GIANASTRE
A programme by GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK
A Section 8 company set up by GIAN that runs formal startup incubation for founders who already have a registered company.
At a glance
| Best for | Founders who have already registered a company and want formal startup incubation |
|---|---|
| Stage | Prototype – MVP |
| Format | In person |
| Run with | Government of Gujarat |
About GIANASTRE
GIANASTRE, the GIAN Association for Supporting Technology Research and Entrepreneurship, is a separate Section 8 company GIAN set up with the Gujarat government's assistance. It is the route into GIAN's incubation for founders with a registered company, rather than an unincorporated individual innovator, and its named incubatees include health-tech, materials-science and biotech startups.
What you get
- Co-working space, labs and workshop access
- Mentorship from faculty, industry experts and entrepreneur mentors
- Training in entrepreneurship, business management, technical skills and digital literacy
- Access to funding routes, including grants, microloans, crowdfunding, investment and seed funding
- Use of 3D printing and CAD tools, and a digital marketing platform
- Market linkages and help commercialising the product
Who can apply: Registered startups looking for formal Section 8 company incubation, mentoring and funding connections.
How to apply: Download GIANASTRE's application form, fill it in with the required documents, and either post a hard copy to its Ahmedabad office or email the completed form with a copy to startup@gian.org.
Where to apply
Other GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK programmes
- GIAN Incubation SupportGIAN's core route for individual grassroots innovators seeking direct, in-situ support for a farm, craft or mechanical innovation.
- Micro Venture Innovation Fund (MVIF)A soft-loan fund GIAN runs with SIDBI to fund the commercialisation of grassroots innovations.
- HBNCRIIA (Honey Bee Network Creativity & Inclusive Innovation Awards)GIAN's annual national award for grassroots creativity and inclusive innovation, run under the Honey Bee Network.
- Gujarat Energy Innovation AwardsA Gujarat-focused award, run with the Gujarat Power Corporation Limited, recognising grassroots innovations in energy.
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