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AIC-JITF
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AIC-JITF

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Atal Incubation Centre at Jyothy Institute of Technology in Bengaluru, supported by NITI Aayog's Atal Incubation Mission.

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AIC-JITF at a glance

AddressBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Programmes3 standing programmes
Stages supportedIdea, Prototype, MVP
Official websitewww.aicjitf.org
Emailceo.aic@jyothyit.ac.in

Which AIC-JITF programme fits you

3 programmes compared by who they are for, the stage they accept, how long they run and what they cost.

By stage

Idea
AIC-JITF pre-incubation programmes, DST NIDHI-PRAYAS prototype support
Prototype
AIC-JITF incubation programme, DST NIDHI-PRAYAS prototype support
MVP
AIC-JITF incubation programme
ProgrammeBest forStageDurationFormatCost
AIC-JITF incubation programmeFounders building a product, from prototype to proof of concept.Prototype – MVP———
AIC-JITF pre-incubation programmesAspiring entrepreneurs who are still at idea stage.Idea———
DST NIDHI-PRAYAS prototype supportIndian innovators and startup teams with an idea to turn into a prototype.Idea – Prototype———

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Programmes they run

Standing programmes at AIC-JITF, separate from the funding calls above.

AIC-JITF incubation programme

Incubation

Incubation for startups building a product, with office space at the centre and help reaching proof of concept.

Best for: Founders building a product, from prototype to proof of concept.

  • Prototype – MVP
  • Grant support for selected startups
What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The centre helps founders build an MVP and prototype, then reach proof of concept. Founders get office space at the centre.

What you get

  • Help building an MVP and prototype
  • Help reaching proof of concept
  • Office space at the centre

How to apply: use the apply link on the services page. Fee, equity and intake dates are not listed on the centre's pages.

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AIC-JITF pre-incubation programmes

Incubation

Outreach and a four to six week entrepreneurship development programme for people at idea stage.

Best for: Aspiring entrepreneurs who are still at idea stage.

  • Idea
What you get, who can apply and how to apply

Pre-incubation builds entrepreneurship awareness through outreach, boot camps and a four to six week entrepreneurship development programme.

How to apply: the services page links to the upcoming pre-incubation programmes. Intake dates are not listed on the page.

Official programme page

DST NIDHI-PRAYAS prototype support

Grant scheme

Prototype funding for individual innovators and startup teams, run from the centre as a PRAYAS Centre under DST's NIDHI programme.

Best for: Indian innovators and startup teams with an idea to turn into a prototype.

  • Idea – Prototype
  • Grant support for selected startups
What you get, who can apply and how to apply

NIDHI-PRAYAS funds the step from an idea to a working prototype or proof of concept, with lab facilities at the centre. The grant is for converting an idea into a product that can be commercialised.

Who can apply

  • Individual innovators who are Indian citizens aged 18 or over
  • Startup teams, applying through one lead applicant

Not eligible: student research projects pursuing long-term research, software development projects and pure academic research.

How to apply: the application form and the NOC forms are on the scheme page.

Official programme page

Recognitions & empanelments

Official approvals this incubator holds.

Atal Incubation Mission, NITI Aayog

The centre states it is supported by the Atal Incubation Mission and NITI Aayog, Government of India.

How to apply to AIC-JITF

Choosing the right route

  • Still at idea stage: start with the pre-incubation programmes.
  • Building a product: apply to the incubation programme.
  • Need prototype funding: check the NIDHI-PRAYAS criteria first.

How to apply

  • Incubation: use the apply link on the services page.
  • NIDHI-PRAYAS: fill in the application form and the NOC forms listed on the scheme page. For a startup team, agree on one lead applicant who applies.

What is not eligible

  • Student research projects pursuing long-term research, such as doctoral work.
  • Software development projects and pure academic research under NIDHI-PRAYAS.

About AIC-JITF

AIC-JITF is the Atal Incubation Centre run by the Jyothy Institute of Technology Foundation in Bengaluru. The centre is supported by the Atal Incubation Mission (AIM) and NITI Aayog, Government of India, and is housed in Jyothy Institute of Technology.

What the centre runs

Incubation for startups that are building a product, with office space at the centre. Pre-incubation for people who are still at idea stage. The DST NIDHI-PRAYAS prototype scheme for individual innovators and startup teams, which the centre runs as a PRAYAS Centre.

Who can apply

The centre's pages say it is for aspiring individuals, students and faculty who want to build a startup. Whether founders from outside the institute can join is not stated, so ask the centre before you apply.

Funding

The centre lists cash support for selected startups. The NIDHI-PRAYAS scheme is separate. It covers Indian citizens aged 18 or over and startup teams, and it excludes student research projects, pure academic research and software development.

Where it is

Bengaluru, Karnataka.

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Frequently asked questions about AIC-JITF

What is AIC-JITF?

AIC-JITF is an incubator based in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

What does AIC-JITF do?

AIC-JITF is the Atal Incubation Centre run by the Jyothy Institute of Technology Foundation in Bengaluru. The centre is supported by the Atal Incubation Mission (AIM) and NITI Aayog, Government of India, and is housed in Jyothy Institute of Technology.

Where is AIC-JITF located?

AIC-JITF is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

What programs does AIC-JITF run?

AIC-JITF runs AIC-JITF incubation programme, AIC-JITF pre-incubation programmes and DST NIDHI-PRAYAS prototype support.

Which AIC-JITF programme should I apply to?

It depends on how far along your startup is. Idea stage: AIC-JITF pre-incubation programmes and DST NIDHI-PRAYAS prototype support. Prototype stage: AIC-JITF incubation programme and DST NIDHI-PRAYAS prototype support. MVP stage: AIC-JITF incubation programme. Check the programme's own eligibility before applying — several programmes are sector-specific.

Does AIC-JITF provide funding?

Selected startups in some AIC-JITF programmes can receive grant support, including AIC-JITF incubation programme and DST NIDHI-PRAYAS prototype support. Grant amounts are set per programme and cohort, and selection into a programme does not guarantee a grant — check the programme's own page for current terms.

Is AIC-JITF government recognised?

AIC-JITF holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Atal Incubation Mission, NITI Aayog.

How do I apply to AIC-JITF?

- Still at idea stage: start with the pre-incubation programmes. - Building a product: apply to the incubation programme. - Need prototype funding: check the NIDHI-PRAYAS criteria first. - Incubation: use the apply link on the services page. - NIDHI-PRAYAS: fill in the application form and the NOC forms listed on the scheme page. For a startup team, agree on one lead applicant who applies.