CED Incubation Centre (CIC)
A programme by The Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED), Gujarat
An incubation centre at CED's Naroda campus in Ahmedabad for innovators and start-ups, working with the Gujarat start-up assistance scheme.
At a glance
| Best for | Innovators and start-ups with an original product, service or model; extra emphasis on CED-trained entrepreneurs. |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – Prototype |
| Format | In person |
About CED Incubation Centre (CIC)
CED set up the CED Incubation Centre at its Naroda campus for innovators, incubators and new entrepreneurs with a new concept or idea. It gives more emphasis to entrepreneurs who have completed training with CED. CED is an approved nodal institute of the Government of Gujarat under the Gujarat Start-up Policy 2020.
What you get
- Access to the Naroda campus auditorium, conference room and computer lab.
- Guidance from CED empanelled experts.
- Eligibility to apply for seed support under the state scheme for assistance for start-ups and innovation.
Who can apply
- Start-ups with a business idea for a product or service with market fit, demand and viable commercialization.
- Start-ups using innovative concepts in the core product, service, business model, distribution model or methodology.
- Preference for social impact, waste management, water management, financial inclusion, education, agriculture, dairy technology, food processing, biotechnology, healthcare, energy and logistics.
How selection works: CED reviews the application form and undertaking. Any start-up will not receive seed support more than once.
How to apply: Download the application form, the undertaking and the guidelines from the Incubation Centre page on the CED website, fill them in and send them with all attachments to the incubation centre at the contact details given there.
Where to apply
Other The Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED), Gujarat programmes
- Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP)A 2-4 week training programme for aspiring entrepreneurs, run in districts and talukas of Gujarat, online and offline.
- Entrepreneurship Awareness Program (EAP/EAW)Awareness programmes and workshops on entrepreneurship for final year students and faculty of colleges and institutes.
- Second Generation Program (SGP)Training for existing entrepreneurs on technology up-gradation, diversification, quality, export and financial management.
- Post-training Hand-holding Support (PHS)Mentoring and counselling support for CED trainees after they finish a training programme.
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