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Supports innovators, entrepreneurs, startups, schools, MSMEs with incubation, grants, and mentorship.
AIM is India's flagship innovation program by NITI Aayog, supporting everything from school tinkering labs to startup incubation centers.
Up to INR 10 crore for incubation centers, INR 20 lakh for tinkering labs, and INR 50 lakh for ARISE applied research grants.
School students, university researchers, MSMEs, and early-stage founders across India, depending on the specific sub-program.
Yes, all AIM grants are non-dilutive government funding with no equity requirements.
Applications are submitted through the AIM portal on the NITI Aayog website during program-specific application windows.
Atal Innovation Mission India is a flagship government program administered by NITI Aayog that provides funding, infrastructure, and mentorship to foster entrepreneurship across the country. The initiative operates multiple sub-programs, including Atal Tinkering Labs for schools, the ARISE applied research initiative offering up to INR 50 lakh for startups, and Atal Incubation Centres that receive up to INR 10 crore in establishment grants. To date, the mission has established over 10,000 tinkering labs across 722 districts and incubated more than 3,500 startups, creating over 32,000 jobs. The program frequently collaborates with prominent corporate and philanthropic entities, including Meta, AWS, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to democratize access to emerging technologies. This resource is intended for school students, university researchers, MSMEs, and early-stage founders seeking incubation, seed capital, and commercialization support for scalable technological solutions.
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is India's flagship government program administered by NITI Aayog to foster a nationwide ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship. The initiative provides grants of up to INR 10 crore for establishing Atal Incubation Centres and INR 50 lakh through its ARISE applied research grants, supporting everything from school-level tinkering labs to MSME-focused innovation programs.
School students, university researchers, MSMEs, and early-stage founders across India are eligible through various AIM sub-programs. Atal Tinkering Labs target schools, while Atal Incubation Centres require established institutions capable of supporting startup ecosystems. ARISE grants are available to MSMEs and startups developing applied research solutions.
Funding varies by program track. Atal Incubation Centres receive up to INR 10 crore over five years. Atal Tinkering Labs receive INR 20 lakh for setup and operations. ARISE grants provide up to INR 50 lakh for applied research projects. All programs include mentorship access, networking opportunities, and connection to India's broader innovation ecosystem.
Applications are submitted through the AIM portal on the NITI Aayog website. Each sub-program has its own application timeline and requirements. The selection process involves review by expert committees evaluating innovation potential, team capability, and alignment with national development priorities.
AIM has deployed over 10,000 Tinkering Labs across 722 districts and supported over 3,500 startups through its incubation network. The program has established itself as the cornerstone of India's grassroots innovation infrastructure.