Pre-Incubation Programme
A programme by ACIC CBIT
A three-month programme that helps people with an innovative idea turn it into a viable product and startup.
At a glance
| Best for | Aspiring entrepreneurs with an innovative idea |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea |
| Duration | 3 months |
| Cost | Paid |
About Pre-Incubation Programme
The Pre-Incubation Programme is a three-month programme for people who have an innovative idea and want to convert it into a viable product and startup. Participants who complete it receive an e-certificate.
What you get
- Access to testing equipment, 3D printing, and IoT, drone and mechanical labs
- Access to a co-working space
- An e-certificate on successful completion
Who can apply
- Aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators with an innovative idea
- Its eligibility section names SDG 3, SDG 9 and SDG 11 as focus areas, while its FAQ notes that the programme is not limited to those goals
How to apply: Use the “Click Here to Apply” button on the programme page. The site banner says applications are open, but the programme page says the next batch starts soon and the current cohort is graduating, so confirm the intake before applying.
Where to apply
Other ACIC CBIT programmes
- Incubation ProgrammeA programme for innovators and startups that already have a prototype or MVP and want to take their ventures further.
- Liftoff Accelerator ProgramA milestone-driven accelerator that helps early-stage startups prepare for investor presentations, at no cost.
- Grassroots Innovation Program (GRIP)A programme that builds innovation and entrepreneurship skills in young people aged 18 to 22.
- Innovation YatraA five-day yatra for people interested in innovation. Its dates are in 2024, so this is a past edition.
- Community Innovator Fellowship Program (CIF)A year-long intensive fellowship for aspiring community innovators, run with Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog and UNDP India.
- Makers CommunityA community for people who build products, open to students, faculty, lab technicians and professionals.