AIC STPI Bengaluru
A programme by AIC STPINEXT Initiatives
Atal Incubation Centre run by STPINEXT with NITI Aayog in Bengaluru, for startups in IoT, healthcare, e-commerce and ICT.
At a glance
| Best for | Registered Indian startups under ten years old in healthcare, e-commerce, ICT and electronics, or the Internet of Things, willing to work from the STPI Bengaluru facility |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – Early revenue |
| Format | In person |
| Cost | Paid, takes equity |
| Run with | Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Software Technology Parks of India, National Research and Development Corporation |
About AIC STPI Bengaluru
Between intakes. AIC STPI Bengaluru is an Atal Incubation Centre built by STPI with Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog. It takes startups in through recurring Open Challenge Programs; seven editions have run so far, the most recent from September to December 2024, and no call is open at the moment.
What you get
- A domain-specific lab with tools and technologies
- Ready-to-work plug-and-play space, high-speed internet, round-the-clock security and a dedicated support team
- Domain, technology and business mentoring, plus sessions on legal work, compliance, branding, cyber security and tech as you need them
- Help moving from idea to prototype, prototype to minimum viable product, and minimum viable product to go-to-market
- Marketing help through knowledge sessions, road shows, networking events and international events
- Guidance on raising money for proof of concept, product and scale-up
- Human resources, finance, administration and legal support
- Patent drafting and filing, trademark and copyright support through STPI's agreement with the National Research and Development Corporation
Who can apply
- A registered entity meeting the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade definition of a startup
- Incorporated as a private limited company, or registered as a partnership firm or a limited liability partnership
- No more than ten years old, and within the turnover ceiling
- Not formed by splitting up or reconstructing an existing business
- Working on innovation or improvement of products, services or processes, with the potential to create jobs or wealth
- Working in a field STPI or STPINEXT has prescribed, which the centre lists as healthcare, e-commerce, information and communications technology and electronics, and the Internet of Things
Conditions
- Selected startups have to operate from the STPI Bengaluru incubation facility
- Selected startups have to offer an equity stake to STPI, STPINEXT and other stakeholders, and pay space charges, on terms STPI decides
How selection works: applications are screened, then shortlisted applicants are called in person to present their business plan and supporting details to a designated committee. The centre aims to close selection within a maximum of two months from the date of application. How long a startup then stays in incubation differs from domain to domain.
How to apply: through the Apply Now link on the centre's page, which opens a multi-step form. That link currently points at an address whose security certificate has expired and does not match the domain, so browsers block it — write to startup.pmu@stpi.in to confirm where a live call is taking applications.