Pre-Incubation Program
A programme by Atal Community Innovation Centre - Jnana Prabodhini Innovation Foundation (ACIC-JPIF)
The first step for people with a problem or opportunity but no tested business yet: workshops, design thinking, innovation challenges and expert talks.
At a glance
| Best for | Individuals and teams with a problem or opportunity who need help shaping it into a business concept |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea |
| Format | In person |
About Pre-Incubation Program
The Pre-Incubation Program helps individuals and teams shape an idea into a business concept before they enter incubation. The centre describes it as the first step in the entrepreneurial journey.
What you get
- Ideation workshops on problem identification, opportunity mapping and idea generation
- Design thinking, including empathy mapping and rapid prototyping
- Innovation challenges such as ideathons, hackathons and community problem solving
- Entrepreneurship awareness: business basics, startup fundamentals and market understanding
- Sessions with entrepreneurs, industry leaders and innovators
The outcomes it lists are a refined business idea, a first business model, a better understanding of the customer and readiness for incubation.
Who can apply
- Individuals and teams who have found a problem or opportunity and need help turning it into a viable business concept
- Applications are open to innovators across Maharashtra and India, including community groups, students, researchers and women entrepreneurs
How selection works: The centre screens applications for problem relevance, innovation potential, community impact and feasibility.
How to apply: Fill the Portal Entry Application on the Incubation-Programs page, choose Pre-Incubation Track, and add a concept note or pitch deck link. Questions can go to contact@acic-jpif.org.