AIC-IIITH Foundation
IIIT Hyderabad
Social tech incubator at IIIT Hyderabad supporting tech-based social enterprises aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Programs by AIC-IIITH Foundation
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Akash Coherent ImpactTech Program by AIC-IIITH Foundation
Equity-free grant up to Rs.2.2L for TRL 3+ deeptech startups solving social or climate problems.
- - Early-stage tech startups (idea or MVP stage) with a product or solution at TRL 3 (Proof of Concept) or above
- - India-based emerging or IT tech entities with majority Indian shareholding (including OCI and PIO holders)
- - Founders must be over 18 years of age at the time of application
6th Akash Acceleration Program at AIC - IIIT Hyderabad
- - Early-stage, for-profit social startups based in India
- - Startups may be incorporated or unincorporated at the time of application
- - Startups should be at prototype, user, or paying customer stage
4th Akash ESIIP: EPAM Social Impact Innovation Program at AIC-IIITH Foundation
- **Mandatory Criteria:**
- * Must be **registered with DPIIT**
- * Must have a cumulative revenue of **INR 1 lakh or more** at the time of application, as reflected in accounts
About AIC-IIITH Foundation
AIC-IIITH Foundation is an Atal Incubation Centre established exclusively for incubating and supporting tech-based social enterprises. Located within the IIIT Hyderabad campus, it leverages the institute's innovation ecosystem to deploy entrepreneurial energy and technological innovation for social impact aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
With over 10,000 sq ft of co-working space, the centre provides business coaching, networking, mentoring, lab access, investor connections, boot camps, and peer learning sessions. Its flagship partnership with EPAM Systems runs the Akash ESIIP cohort program for GreenTech startups, offering Rs 5 lakh grants, access to IIIT-H labs and faculty, and the Smart City Lab Test Bed for solution validation.
Who Benefits
Social enterprise founders building technology solutions for climate, health, education, and community challenges. GreenTech and deep-tech startups seeking academic lab access, real-world validation through the Smart City Lab, and mentorship from IIIT-H faculty and EPAM industry experts. Startups focused on environmental sustainability and social impact gain particular value from this programme.
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