IdeaHarvest 2.0 – Jaipur Innovation Quest

• Jaipur-based innovators
• DPIIT-recognized startups
• UG & PG students
• DeepTech founders
• Electronic Design & Manufacturing innovators
• ICT startups
• Early-stage technology ventures
• Prototype-stage innovators

About this scheme

IdeaHarvest 2.0 – Jaipur Innovation Quest is an innovation discovery and incubation programme organised by ACIC-VGU Foundation to identify, nurture, and support high-potential innovators and early-stage startups working in DeepTech, Electronic Design & Manufacturing (EDM), and Information & Communications Technology (ICT).

The programme is designed for Jaipur-based innovators, full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students, and DPIIT-recognized startups that are currently at the Ideation or Prototype stage.

Shortlisted participants will showcase their innovations during the IdeaHarvest 2.0 Demo Day, receive expert mentorship, incubation support, and become eligible for funding opportunities of up to ₹10 lakh through relevant ACIC-VGU Foundation schemes. Participants will also compete for exciting prizes while gaining access to the incubator's innovation ecosystem, industry experts, and startup support network.

The programme follows a structured journey from Application → Selection → Demo Day → Funding Readiness → Funding Opportunity, helping innovators transform promising ideas into scalable technology ventures.

Who can apply

• Applicant should be based in Jaipur.
• Open to full-time UG and PG students.
• DPIIT-recognized startups at the Ideation or Prototype stage can apply.
• Innovations should be relevant to DeepTech, EDM or ICT.
• Applicants should be available for Demo Day if shortlisted.

Benefits & funding

• Opportunity to present at IdeaHarvest 2.0 Demo Day.
• Expert mentorship from startup ecosystem leaders.
• Incubation support from ACIC-VGU Foundation.
• Funding opportunities of up to ₹10 lakh through relevant ACIC-VGU schemes.
• Opportunity to compete for prizes.
• Startup ecosystem access and networking.

How the application process works

The journey below is informational, compiled from the official program guidelines. Applications are submitted directly with ACIC VGU Foundation, in your own name.

1. 1

   Complete the online application.

2. 2

   Submit your innovation details.

3. 3

   Shortlisting and selection.

4. 4

   Participate in Demo Day.

5. 5

   Receive mentorship and incubation support.

6. 6

   Become funding ready.

7. 7

   Eligible startups may receive funding through ACIC-VGU schemes.

Documents checklist 6

• Founder Details
• Innovation Summary
• Pitch Deck (if available)
• Prototype Details (if available)
• DPIIT Certificate (for eligible startups)
• Student ID (for students)

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