Community Innovator Fellowship
A programme by ACIC KL Startups
A one-year fellowship for aspiring community innovators, run with the Atal Innovation Mission and UNDP India, with a grant to each fellow.
At a glance
| Best for | Aspiring community innovators aged 18 to 35 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One year |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
| Run with | Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, UNDP India |
About Community Innovator Fellowship
The Community Innovator Fellowship builds knowledge and gives infrastructure support to aspiring community innovators. It is an initiative of the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, in collaboration with UNDP India, and is run from this centre.
What you get
- A one-year structured programme on SDG awareness, entrepreneurial skills and life skills
- Infrastructure support while you work on your idea
- A grant, as set by the programme's board committee
Who can apply
- Aged 18 to 35
- Holding a bachelor, diploma or degree from a recognised university
- English at an intermediate level
- Living in a community within 30 km of Vijayawada or Guntur (applicants from outside the area can be enrolled with community and centre hours)
How selection works: the call for applications is followed by screening, a shortlist, a presentation or interview, and a final decision by the committee.
How to apply: use the application form linked from the fellowship page. The page also points to aim.gov.in for more information.