GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK
GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Ahmadabad.
GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK at a glance
| Address | GIAN, Bungalow No.1, Satellite Complex, Premchandnagar Road, Near Mansi Crossroad Petrol pump, Satellite,Ahmedabad 380015 |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 8 standing programmes |
| Official website | gian.org |
| anamika@gian.org |
Programs by GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK, separate from the funding calls above.
Micro Venture Innovation Fund
Grant schemeProvides low-interest loans to grassroots innovators, ITI/Polytechnic students, and others.
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The fund was first promoted at ICCIG, 1997, IIMA and operationalized earlier at NIF and now with SIDBI, at GIAN.
GIAN Skills – The Grassroots Enterprise Development and Training Centre project
ProgrammeAn enterprise development and training project at Sanand GIDC.
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The project is implemented at Sanand GIDC, Industrial Commissioner’s Department, Government of Gujarat.
A project sponsored by DBT focusing on social-innovations and entrepreneurial opportunities for Himalayan Bio-Resources.
Official programme pageA grassroots innovation pilot project.
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GIAN (Gujarat Grassroots Innovation Augmentation Network) manages the Grassroots Innovation Pilot Project (GRIPP).
Community Innovation Lab
Centre of ExcellenceA lab to encourage local youth, women, and others to experiment and explore solutions to local problems through mutual learning and leveraging traditional knowledge.
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The lab encourages experimentation and exploration of solutions in the areas of nutrition and conservation.
Community Food and Nutrition Lab
Centre of ExcellenceA lab to encourage local youth, women, and others to experiment and explore solutions to local problems through mutual learning and leveraging traditional knowledge.
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The lab encourages experimentation and exploration of solutions in the areas of nutrition and conservation.
GIAN NIDHI
PlatformAn initiative to put the problems of micro, small and medium enterprises, informal sector, grassroots innovators and other social sectors on the agenda of young ITI & polytechnic students.
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GIAN NIDHI also aims at promoting social innovations by the most neglected strata of technology students of our society.
Laghu Sahay Yojana
Grant schemeA scheme of Climate Change Department, Government of Gujarat to promote solar energy applications at the community level.
Incubation tracks
The routes into GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incubation at GIANASTRE | Resident incubation | — | mentorship, training programs in entrepreneurship, business management, technical skills, and digital literacy, funding and financial support (grants, microloans, crowdfunding, investment, seed funding, stipends), market linkages and commercialization, access to co-working spaces, access to labs, access to workshops, access to 3D printing, access to CAD software, access to digital marketing platforms, technical expertise |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
co-working spaces
3D printing
A modern technology and tool facilitated.
CAD software
A modern technology and tool facilitated.
digital marketing platforms
A modern technology and tool facilitated.
Community Innovation Lab
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
Gujarat Government collaboration· 1997
Nodal Institute under Startup Gujarat Scheme
GIANASTRE established with assistance of Gujarat government
Best Technology Incubator Award· 2003
Award shared with IIT Madras.
Host Institute under MSME Scheme
GIAN NIDHI initiative
Micro Venture Innovation Fund operationalized with SIDBI
About GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK
GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK
GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK is an institution in Ahmadabad, Gujarat hosting a Technology Business Incubation (TBI) / Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) recognised under India's NIDHI programme (DST) and/or the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog.
Support Offered
- Co-working space, labs, and meeting rooms on campus
- Mentorship from faculty, industry experts, and entrepreneur mentors
- Access to DST-NIDHI grants, Startup India Seed Fund, and state schemes
- Business planning, IP protection, and market strategy guidance
- Links to the national AIM/NIDHI incubator network
Who Should Apply
Students, faculty, alumni, and early-stage entrepreneurs in Ahmadabad, Gujarat — especially first-generation founders in technology, engineering, social impact, or sector-specific domains.
Location
Ahmadabad, Gujarat
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Frequently asked questions about GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK
What does GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK do?
GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK is an institution in Ahmadabad, Gujarat hosting a Technology Business Incubation (TBI) / Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) recognised under India's NIDHI programme (DST) and/or the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog.
Where is GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK located?
GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK is located at GIAN, Bungalow No.1, Satellite Complex, Premchandnagar Road, Near Mansi Crossroad Petrol pump, Satellite,Ahmedabad 380015.
What programs does GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK run?
GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK runs Micro Venture Innovation Fund, GIAN Skills – The Grassroots Enterprise Development and Training Centre project, Creating Social-Innovations Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Himalayan Bio-Resources and GRIPP (Grassroots Innovation Pilot Project), among others.
What sectors does GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK support?
GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK works with startups in Deep Tech, HardTech, Social Impact and Others.
What stage of startup does GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK support?
GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.
What facilities does GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK offer?
GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK offers co-working spaces, 3D printing, CAD software, digital marketing platforms and Community Innovation Lab.
Is GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK government recognised?
GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Gujarat Government collaboration, Nodal Institute under Startup Gujarat Scheme, GIANASTRE established with assistance of Gujarat government, Best Technology Incubator Award, Host Institute under MSME Scheme and GIAN NIDHI initiative.
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