Birla Institute of Management Technology
Birla Institute of Management Technology in Greater Noida, home of the Atal Incubation Centre (AIC-BIMTECH), which runs zero-equity pre-incubation, incubation and acceleration for startups.
Birla Institute of Management Technology at a glance
| Address | Plot No. 5, Knowledge Park 2, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh-201306 |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 5 standing programmes |
| Stages supported | Idea, Prototype, MVP, Early revenue, Growth |
| Equity | None taken — all 2 programmes that state a policy |
| Official website | www.bimtech.ac.in |
| team@aicbimtech.com |
Programs by Birla Institute of Management Technology
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Which Birla Institute of Management Technology programme fits you
5 programmes compared by who they are for, the stage they accept, how long they run and what they cost.
By stage
- Idea
- KHOJ, MSME Idea Hackathon (AIC-BIMTECH as Host Institute)
- Prototype
- PRARAMBH, MSME Idea Hackathon (AIC-BIMTECH as Host Institute)
- MVP
- PRARAMBH
- Early revenue
- GURUKUL
- Growth
- UDAAN
| Programme | Best for | Stage | Duration | Format | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KHOJ | Founders with an early idea who need to test it | Idea | About 4 weeks | Online | Free, no equity |
| PRARAMBH | Startups with an MVP or first pilot customers | Prototype – MVP | — | Hybrid | — |
| GURUKUL | Startups that already earn revenue and want to scale sales | Early revenue | — | — | — |
| UDAAN | Growth-stage startups raising capital or entering new markets | Growth | 9 months | — | — |
| MSME Idea Hackathon (AIC-BIMTECH as Host Institute) | Students, MSME units and Indian innovators with a new idea | Idea – Prototype | — | — | No equity |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Birla Institute of Management Technology, separate from the funding calls above.
KHOJ
IncubationZero-equity virtual pre-incubation for aspiring founders with an early business idea.
Best for: Founders with an early idea who need to test it
- Idea
- About 4 weeks
- Online
- Free, no equity
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KHOJ is the entry point to AIC-BIMTECH. It is a virtual pre-incubation programme with weekly sessions led by subject-matter experts and access to startup mentors. It suits people who are unsure how to validate an idea.
What you get
- Help turning an idea into a business model that can be tested.
- Weekly sessions led by subject-matter experts.
- Network access to dedicated startup mentors.
- Sample incorporation documents and a legal glossary.
Who can apply
Aspiring entrepreneurs, researchers and innovators with early business concepts.
How to apply: apply through the KHOJ page on the AIC-BIMTECH website.
PRARAMBH
IncubationIncubation for startups that have completed KHOJ or have a validated MVP, with co-working space and mentoring.
Best for: Startups with an MVP or first pilot customers
- Prototype – MVP
- Hybrid
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PRARAMBH is for startups that have completed KHOJ or have a validated product. It combines hands-on mentorship with help on legal entity registration, product development and co-working space, to help founders launch pilots and reach first customers.
What you get
- Free physical incubation for a period of six to twelve months, with co-founder support.
- Subsidised co-working space and maker-lab testing.
- Direct mentorship on pricing, unit economics and go-to-market.
- A structured programme with fortnightly milestones.
Who can apply
Startups incorporated as a Private Limited company, or in the process of incorporation, with DPIIT recognition or eligibility.
How to apply: apply through the PRARAMBH page on the AIC-BIMTECH website.
GURUKUL
AcceleratorAcceleration for startups already earning revenue, focused on sales, operations and market expansion.
Best for: Startups that already earn revenue and want to scale sales
- Early revenue
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GURUKUL is for startups past the first sale that need to scale sales and operations. It connects founders with corporate pilots, channel partners and one-to-one advice from executives.
What you get
- Corporate pilot linkages with conglomerates and industry associations.
- Help building channel partners and sales pipelines.
- One-to-one advisory with venture partners and CXO mentors.
- Preparation for institutional equity capital.
Who can apply
Post-revenue startups ready to scale.
How to apply: apply through the GURUKUL page on the AIC-BIMTECH website. The school's pages give two different programme lengths, so confirm the current length with the team.
UDAAN
AcceleratorNine-month growth track for fundraising, market access and continued mentoring.
Best for: Growth-stage startups raising capital or entering new markets
- Growth
- 9 months
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UDAAN is the funding track at AIC-BIMTECH. It is for startups that want to scale operations, raise money and enter new markets. The track connects founders with angel networks, venture funds and government grant schemes, including the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme and MeitY SAMRIDH.
What you get
- Fundraising support through the centre's investor network.
- Market access in India and abroad.
- Continued mentoring over the nine-month programme.
- Full access to incubatee benefits.
How to apply: apply through the UDAAN page on the AIC-BIMTECH website.
A Ministry of MSME route to grant support for selected ideas, with AIC-BIMTECH as the Host Institute.
Best for: Students, MSME units and Indian innovators with a new idea
- Idea – Prototype
- No equity
- Grant support for selected startups
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The Ministry of MSME runs the MSME Idea Hackathon, and AIC-BIMTECH is one of its designated Host Institutes. Selected ideas can receive grant support for prototyping, product development, testing and commercialisation, paid in tranches against prototype milestones. The support is equity-free.
Who can apply
- Students with a valid college or university ID.
- MSME units registered on Udyam.
- Indian citizens aged 18 to 60 with an innovation.
How to apply: on the Ministry's MSME portal, select Atal Incubation Centre - BIMTECH as your Host Institute, choose your category, submit your proposal and pitch before the Host Institute jury.
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
Atal Incubation Centre co-working space
Co-working space
Physical prototyping lab
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
Atal Incubation Centre, Atal Innovation Mission (NITI Aayog)
The institute states it was selected as an Atal Incubation Centre under the Atal Innovation Mission.
Approved Host Institute, MSME Idea Hackathon
The institute states it is an approved Host Institute for the Ministry of MSME's MSME Idea Hackathon. The current listing status could not be confirmed from the Ministry's own list.
How to apply to Birla Institute of Management Technology
Choosing a stage
- Still testing an idea: KHOJ, the zero-equity virtual pre-incubation.
- Have an MVP or pilot customers: PRARAMBH.
- Already earning revenue and want to scale sales: GURUKUL.
- Raising growth capital and entering new markets: UDAAN.
How applications work
- Apply online by submitting your executive deck and problem statement through the centre's web application portal.
- Startup applications and general enquiries go to team@aicbimtech.com. Office hours are Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
- For the MSME route, choose Atal Incubation Centre - BIMTECH as your Host Institute on the Ministry's portal, register under the Student, MSME or Innovator category, and upload your problem statement, solution concept, budget and prototype roadmap. Host Institute queries go to contact@aicbimtech.com.
How selection works
- An internal evaluation board screens the technical and commercial case.
- Shortlisted founders pitch to external jury mentors and investment committees.
- Incubation then runs on milestones, with co-working, lab access and mentoring.
What reviewers look for
- Problem clarity, market potential, founder commitment and technology scalability.
- Post-MVP progress for incubation. Early concepts are welcome for KHOJ.
About Birla Institute of Management Technology
Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) is a PGDM and MBA business school on Knowledge Park 2 in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Its Atal Incubation Centre, AIC-BIMTECH, is an incubator run from the campus, and this page covers that incubator. The school itself is the academic body; the incubator is the part a founder applies to.
How the programmes work
AIC-BIMTECH runs four stages. KHOJ is a zero-equity virtual pre-incubation programme for people with an early business concept who need to test it. PRARAMBH is for startups that have completed KHOJ or have a validated MVP, and offers mentorship, legal entity registration help, product development support and co-working space. GURUKUL is an acceleration programme for startups that already earn revenue, focused on sales and market expansion. UDAAN is the funding track for growth-stage founders, connecting them to angel networks, venture funds and government grant schemes.
The school's pages give different lengths for PRARAMBH and GURUKUL, so this page does not state one.
Who can apply
The programmes are sector-agnostic. Early conceptual ideas are welcome for KHOJ, and post-MVP products are preferred for incubation. The company should be a Private Limited company or in the process of incorporation, and should have, or be eligible for, DPIIT recognition under Startup India.
A separate route runs through the Ministry of MSME's MSME Idea Hackathon, with AIC-BIMTECH as the Host Institute. It is open to students with a college ID, to MSME units registered on Udyam, and to individual innovators who are Indian citizens aged 18 to 60.
Grant support
Selected ideas on the MSME route can receive grant support, paid in tranches against prototype milestones. The centre describes this support as equity-free. The centre also states that it was empanelled as an incubator under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme in 2021, and that applications to that scheme are now closed.
Facilities
The centre offers co-working space, a physical prototyping lab, maker-lab testing, seminar halls and meeting rooms. Its pages describe the floor area differently, so no single figure is given here.
Scale and track record
The two sites give different counts. The school's site cites over 400 startups and 4,000 jobs, while the centre's own site cites 500+ startups and 7,000+ jobs. The two also differ on the total raised by supported startups. All of these are self-reported and none has been checked independently, so treat them as the centre's own claims.
Who backs it
The centre is supported by the Atal Innovation Mission under NITI Aayog, and its pages also name Startup India, MeitY Startup Hub, Start in UP and the Ministry of MSME. Its operating team includes a programme manager, a head of finance and associates, and it lists an advisory panel drawn from industry, venture capital and government.
Locations
The incubator campus is on the second floor of BIMTECH, Plot No. 5, Knowledge Park 2, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201306.
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Frequently asked questions about Birla Institute of Management Technology
What is Birla Institute of Management Technology?
Birla Institute of Management Technology is an academic institution based in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
What does Birla Institute of Management Technology do?
Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) is a PGDM and MBA business school on Knowledge Park 2 in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Its Atal Incubation Centre, AIC-BIMTECH, is an incubator run from the campus, and this page covers that incubator.
Where is Birla Institute of Management Technology located?
Birla Institute of Management Technology is located at Plot No. 5, Knowledge Park 2, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh-201306.
What programs does Birla Institute of Management Technology run?
Birla Institute of Management Technology runs KHOJ, PRARAMBH, GURUKUL and UDAAN, among others.
Which Birla Institute of Management Technology programme should I apply to?
It depends on how far along your startup is. Idea stage: KHOJ and MSME Idea Hackathon (AIC-BIMTECH as Host Institute). Prototype stage: PRARAMBH and MSME Idea Hackathon (AIC-BIMTECH as Host Institute). MVP stage: PRARAMBH. Early revenue stage: GURUKUL. Growth stage: UDAAN. Check the programme's own eligibility before applying — several programmes are sector-specific.
Does Birla Institute of Management Technology take equity?
No. Birla Institute of Management Technology states that it takes no equity in KHOJ and MSME Idea Hackathon (AIC-BIMTECH as Host Institute).
Does Birla Institute of Management Technology provide funding?
Selected startups in some Birla Institute of Management Technology programmes can receive grant support, including MSME Idea Hackathon (AIC-BIMTECH as Host Institute). 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.
What facilities does Birla Institute of Management Technology offer?
Birla Institute of Management Technology offers Atal Incubation Centre co-working space, Co-working space and Physical prototyping lab.
Is Birla Institute of Management Technology government recognised?
Birla Institute of Management Technology holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Atal Incubation Centre, Atal Innovation Mission (NITI Aayog) and Approved Host Institute, MSME Idea Hackathon.
How do I apply to Birla Institute of Management Technology?
- Still testing an idea: KHOJ, the zero-equity virtual pre-incubation. - Have an MVP or pilot customers: PRARAMBH. - Already earning revenue and want to scale sales: GURUKUL. - Raising growth capital and entering new markets: UDAAN. - Apply online by submitting your executive deck and problem statement through the centre's web application portal.
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