Community Innovator Fellowship
A programme by KONERU LAKSHMAIAH EDUCATION FOUNDATION (KONERU LAKSHMAIAH EDUCATION FOUNDATION)
A one-year fellowship for community innovators, run with the Atal Innovation Mission (NITI Aayog) and UNDP India, with knowledge building, infrastructure support and grant support for selected fellows.
At a glance
| Best for | Community innovators aged 18 to 35 from communities near Vijayawada and Guntur |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea |
| Duration | One year |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
| Run with | Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, UNDP India |
About Community Innovator Fellowship
The Community Innovator Fellowship is a one-year, intensive programme that builds knowledge and gives infrastructure support to community innovators on the way to an entrepreneurial venture. It is an initiative of the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, in collaboration with UNDP India, and ACIC-KL hosts it.
Who can apply
- Aged 18 to 35
- Intermediate English
- At least a bachelor's, diploma or degree from a recognised university, in any discipline
- From a community within 30km of the Vijayawada or Guntur centres. Applicants from further away can join with a mandate to complete community and centre hours.
How selection works: Call for applications and screening, announcement of shortlisted candidates, a presentation or interview for the shortlist, a final decision by the committee, and then the declaration of results.
How to apply: Use the application form linked on the fellowship page. The 2026 call for applications is listed on the centre's events section.