All Grants Central Scheme
Incubation
AIC
Atal Incubation Centres
Last checked 18 Oct 2026 against the official scheme page. Terms and dates can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.
Up to Rs 5 crore (no lab) or Rs 10 crore (with sector labs) over 5 years
Funding available
AIM grants to institutions to set up sector-focused incubators for startups. Startups join an AIC; institutions apply to AIM.
Eligibility Criteria
Academic institutions, corporates, SEBI-registered AIFs, accelerators and individuals can apply to establish an AIC.
What You Get
- Funds incubation infrastructure and mentoring
Apply on the official government portal
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- Governing Body
- Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog
- Ministry / Dept
- NITI Aayog
- Level
- Central Government
- Status
- Check official site