Startup credit programs
A programme by AIC Anna Incubator
Software credit routes with Zoho and AWS, where the centre verifies your association so you can claim them.
At a glance
| Best for | Startups associated with the centre that want software credits. |
|---|---|
| Format | Online |
| Cost | Free, no equity |
| Run with | Zoho, AWS |
About Startup credit programs
The centre acts as the ecosystem enabler that lets its startups claim software credits. Two are listed: Zoho for Startups and an AWS startups credit route.
What you get
- Zoho wallet credits usable across more than fifty-five integrated Zoho applications, covering areas such as customer relationship management, marketing automation and finance, valid for a year
- Email support from Zoho's own support staff on technical and product questions
- Help from the centre's team choosing which applications fit your business
- Training and implementation help through certified Zoho partners
How to apply: register on the Zoho for Startups entrepreneurs page and choose the apply-for-credit option. When asked whether your startup is associated with an incubator or other ecosystem enabler, answer yes and select Atal Incubation Centre AnnaUniversity Incubation Foundation. Zoho then emails the centre to confirm the association, and the rest is settled by email.
Where to apply
Other AIC Anna Incubator programmes
- IncubationThe centre's main track, open on a rolling basis to any founder with a tech-enabled idea, with mentors, funding introductions and access to its equipment lab.
- Pitch FestA recurring pitching competition run with PALS for campus innovators and early startups, ending in a live pitch to a jury and a shot at incubation.
- CoworkingDesks in central Chennai with event invites and investor and mentor introductions, available separately from incubation.
- Startup Equity CalculatorA free public tool for working out how to split equity between up to four co-founders.