AIC SMUTBI
Sikkim Manipal University
North-East India's first Atal Incubation Centre at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, supporting 100+ startups with seed grants up to Rs 25 lakh.
AIC SMUTBI at a glance
| Part of | Sikkim Manipal University |
|---|---|
| Established | 2018 |
| Address | Majitar, Sikkim, India |
| Programmes | 7 standing programmes |
| Official website | www.smutbi.com |
Programs by AIC SMUTBI
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at AIC SMUTBI, separate from the funding calls above.
Incubation Program
IncubationAn intensive 20-week incubation program based on 12 Critical Success Elements (CSE) for a startup.
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Ensures minimal risk of failure in the Valley of Death of a startup.
A Venture Fast-track program supported by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Official programme pageA startup acceleration program for North East India.
Official programme pageXR Startup Program
PlatformA collaboration between Meta and MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) to discover, nurture, and accelerate XR technology startups across India.
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Aims to accelerate India’s contribution towards building the foundations of the metaverse and nurturing the development of Extended Reality (XR) technologies in India. The program includes an Accelerator and a Grand Challenge.
XR Startup Program - Accelerator
AcceleratorNurtures and fosters 10 early stage startups working with XR technologies through a well-designed 6-month program.
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Startups get access to a grant of 20,00,000, mentorship by industry experts and researchers, access to a network of potential strategic partners and investors, technology and infrastructure support, and opportunities to participate and present at industry events.
XR Startup Program - Grand Challenge
CompetitionSupports early-stage innovators to upscale from R&D phase to developing workable prototypes and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) for the Agritech and Climate Action, Tourism and Sustainability sector.
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A total of 20 innovators will be shortlisted and receive a grant of 50,000 and an opportunity to attend the bootcamp. Of the 20 shortlisted innovators, 4 innovators will be supported with grants worth 20,00,000 to help them develop MVP(s)/ prototypes. The other benefits include mentorship by industry experts and researchers, access to a network of potential strategic partners and investors, technology and infrastructure support, and opportunities to participate and present at industry events, demo days.
Royal Norwegian Fellowship Grant
FellowshipFellowship Grant from The Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi to Accelerate Community Innovations in Battery Energy Storage in India.
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Supported by The Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi and Innovation Norway in collaboration with AIC-SMUTBI. Shortlisted proposals will receive mentorship and financial support to advance their innovations. The fellowship programme consists of two phases, each lasting 3 months. During this time, each candidate will be hosted at an AIC-SMUTBI and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi. They will gain awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), develop entrepreneurial skills, and explore concepts of the circular economy. A total of 12 fellowships will be awarded. The mode of mentoring will be online. Eligibility Criteria: Applicant must be an Indian citizen. Applicant must be 18-year-old or above. Open to all educational backgrounds. Applicant must have a valid PAN card. Applicant must be a resident or working in one of the following states/regions, or the idea must already be implemented or have the potential to be implemented in any of the following states/regions: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim. Gender equity is encouraged. Candidates with ideas at the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) stage will be given preference.
Incubation tracks
The routes into AIC SMUTBI, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incubation Program | Resident incubation | — | infrastructure, mentorship, seed grants, 12 Critical Success Elements (CSE) |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
Co-working Incubation & co-working space
state of the art labs
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
About AIC SMUTBI
AIC-SMU Technology Business Incubation Foundation (AIC-SMUTBI) was set up in 2018 as one of the 100 world-class incubators envisioned by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog. It is the first Atal Incubation Centre in North-East India, located at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology on the banks of the Teesta river.
The centre offers an intensive 20-week incubation program based on 12 Critical Success Elements designed to minimize startup failure risk. It provides seed funding up to Rs 25 lakh per startup and has been recognised as a Front Runner by the World Bank, IIT Delhi, and AIM NITI Aayog. Programs include the Wadhwani Foundation Venture Fast-track, SAPNE (Startup Acceleration Program for North East), and the META-supported XR Startup Program.
Who Benefits
Early-stage entrepreneurs in North-East India and beyond, particularly those with innovative technology-based ideas seeking structured incubation and seed capital. Youth and student innovators from Sikkim and the North-Eastern states looking for mentorship, lab access, and a pathway from prototype to market.
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Frequently asked questions about AIC SMUTBI
What does AIC SMUTBI do?
AIC-SMU Technology Business Incubation Foundation (AIC-SMUTBI) was set up in 2018 as one of the 100 world-class incubators envisioned by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog. It is the first Atal Incubation Centre in North-East India, located at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology on the banks of the Teesta river.
Where is AIC SMUTBI located?
AIC SMUTBI is based in Majitar, Sikkim, India.
What programs does AIC SMUTBI run?
AIC SMUTBI runs Incubation Program, Wadhwani Foundation Venture Fast-track (VFT) program, Startup Acceleration Program for North East 1.0 (SAPNE) and XR Startup Program, among others.
What sectors does AIC SMUTBI support?
AIC SMUTBI works with startups in DeepTech, SaaS, Healthtech, Agritech and Social Impact.
What stage of startup does AIC SMUTBI support?
AIC SMUTBI supports startups at the Ideation, Validation and Early Revenue stages.
What facilities does AIC SMUTBI offer?
AIC SMUTBI offers Co-working Incubation & co-working space and state of the art labs.
Is AIC SMUTBI government recognised?
AIC SMUTBI holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Atal Incubation Centre, MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) and Startup India.
Where do I log in to apply to AIC SMUTBI programmes?
AIC SMUTBI takes applications through its own Accubate portal at smutbi.accubate.app. Each programme opens its own form there when its intake is open.
When was AIC SMUTBI founded?
AIC SMUTBI was founded in 2018. It operates as an academic.
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