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ACIC-BMU Foundation
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ACIC-BMU Foundation

BML Munjal University

Gurugram, Haryana, IndiaEst. 2022Coworking

Atal Community Innovation Centre at BML Munjal University supporting early-stage startups in Gurugram with a focus on women entrepreneurship.

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Programs by ACIC-BMU Foundation

1 open now · 3 past

Open now
Past programs

Programmes they run

Standing programmes at ACIC-BMU Foundation, separate from the funding calls above.

Propel Pitchfest

Competition

Provides a platform for young startups to showcase ventures, pitch to investors, and secure funding opportunities including a 1 million USD fund chest.

Propel Pitchfest is a platform that aims to support and promote new ideas and innovations, particularly from young start-ups. It provides a forum for these start-ups to showcase their ventures and pitch them to investors and other ecosystem players, such as mentors and industry experts. By participating in Propel Pitchfest, start-ups have the opportunity to interact with these investors and build a network with other members of the ecosystem. They can also learn from thought leaders and gain valuable insights and advice on how to succeed in the business world. Overall, Propel Pitchfest is designed to help young start-ups get the support and guidance they need to grow and succeed. The rewards include an extraordinary chance to secure a 1 million USD fund chest, alongside exclusive access to best-in-class Masterclass sessions, immersive Bootcamps, and captivating Fireside conversations. Additionally, participants receive a complimentary one-year membership to TIE Delhi NCR, among several other perks.

Foundation Program for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Incubation

A 4-month program for Student innovators to take ideas from scratch to the Proof of Concept (PoC) stage.

A 4-month program for Student innovators and it supports them in taking the idea from scratch to the Proof of Concept (PoC) stage. To succeed in entrepreneurship and launching start-ups, aspiring entrepreneurs should cultivate a growth mindset, be willing to take risks, have resilience, be creative, and be adaptable.

The Startup Masterclass Series

Programme

A series of masterclasses and interactive sessions covering topics like startup canvas, business model building, legal instruments for funding, venture valuations, legal readiness, and seeking funding.

The sessions include 'Startup Canvas', 'Building A Business Model', 'Legal Instruments For Funding', 'Demystifying Venture Valuations', 'Legal Readiness for start-up ventures', and 'Seeking First Round of Funding'. These are interactive sessions involving venture capital investment professionals, managing partners, corporate lawyers, and professors to help students understand various aspects of starting and funding their businesses.

Incubation tracks

The routes into ACIC-BMU Foundation, and what each one includes.

TrackTypeSpaceIncludes
Startup IncubationResident incubationaccess to a network of advisors and mentors, use of Tinkering and Maker Spaces, furnished office space (coworking and cabin options), personal computers (CYOD), telecom facility, internet connectivity, multi-function printer, conference room equipped with projection and tele-presence facilities, pantry and library resources, legal services (IP protection, patent filing, trademark registration, copyrights), accounting and company secretarial services, access to laboratories and other university resources, facilitation for grants and connections with investors, industry connect meetings with leaders and ecosystem players

Labs & facilities

Equipment and space on campus.

Tinkering and Maker Spaces

Access via BML Munjal University

Furnished office space

Coworking options

Cabin options

Laboratories and other resources

Access via BML Munjal University

Support services

Help offered alongside funding and space.

Legal & financeIP & patentsBusiness advisoryMarket access

Recognitions & empanelments

Official approvals this incubator holds.

Established with support from Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog· 2022

About ACIC-BMU Foundation

ACIC-BMU Foundation is an Atal Community Innovation Centre established at BML Munjal University in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog. The centre promotes innovation and entrepreneurship within the university and surrounding community, with a particular emphasis on innovators in Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns across Haryana and North India.

AIM provides grants of Rs 2.5 crore over five years, matched by BMU with an equal contribution. The centre works with early-stage startups from idea to proof of concept, providing mentorship, access to university infrastructure including labs and centres of excellence, networking opportunities, and connections to BMU's industry partners. The focus is on creating entrepreneurs who are innovative, ethical, and committed to societal impact through their ventures.

Who Benefits

Aspiring entrepreneurs at the ideation and prototype stage, especially women founders. One-third of identified startups are expected to have women founders. Students and innovators from the university community and surrounding regions in Haryana benefit from the incubation support, institutional resources, and structured mentorship programs offered by the centre.

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