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ACIC VGU Foundation

ACIC-VGU Foundation

ACIC-VGU Foundation is an Atal Incubation Centre established under the Atal Innovation Mission (NITI Aayog) at Vivekananda Global University. It supports startups through incubation, mentoring, funding, innovation challenges, and entrepreneurship programs such as IdeaHarvest 2.0.

140+ startups supported 5 programs listed

About ACIC VGU Foundation

ACIC-VGU Foundation is an Atal Community Innovation Centre (ACIC) established under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog at Vivekananda Global University (VGU), Jaipur. The foundation is dedicated to fostering innovation-driven entrepreneurship by supporting students, researchers, startups, and innovators working on technology-based solutions.

The incubator provides startup incubation, expert mentorship, business validation, product development support, funding opportunities, industry collaborations, investor access, and ecosystem partnerships to help early-stage ventures scale successfully.

ACIC-VGU Foundation regularly organizes innovation challenges, startup acceleration programmes, hackathons, funding initiatives, and entrepreneurship development activities. One of its flagship initiatives is IdeaHarvest 2.0 – Jaipur Innovation Quest, which identifies promising innovators in DeepTech, Electronic Design & Manufacturing (EDM), and Information & Communications Technology (ICT), offering incubation support and funding opportunities of up to ₹10 lakh through relevant ACIC-VGU schemes.

Through collaborations with Atal Innovation Mission, MeitY Startup Hub, Startup India, DPIIT, government bodies, academic institutions, and industry partners, ACIC-VGU Foundation is building a strong innovation ecosystem for technology startups across India.

Flagship Programs

IdeaHarvest 2.0 – Jaipur Innovation Quest, Startup Incubation Programme, Innovation Challenges, Startup Acceleration, Mentorship Programmes.

Services Offered

Startup incubation, mentoring, funding readiness, prototype development support, investor connects, business validation, innovation challenges, networking and ecosystem partnerships.

Focus Areas

DeepTech, Electronic Design & Manufacturing (EDM), Information & Communications Technology (ICT), Emerging Technologies, Student Innovation, Entrepreneurship.

Who they work with

Stages
Idea MVP / Prototype Early Revenue
Sectors
Agritech & Food Climate, Energy & EV Consumer & D2C Social Impact

Programs by ACIC VGU Foundation 5

5d left Competition
FundingFunding opportunities up to ₹10 Lakh through ACIC-VGU schemes
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype AI, SaaS & Enterprise Deeptech & Robotics

Apply for IdeaHarvest 2.0 – Jaipur Innovation Quest, an innovation programme by ACIC-VGU Foundation for DeepTech, EDM, and ICT innovators. Selected applicants receive mentorship, incubation support, Demo Day access, prizes, and funding opportunities of up to Rs. 10 lakh.

ClosesAug 15, 2026
Closed Grant

Bosch-BMU Innovation Challenge

by ACIC VGU Foundation

FundingUp to Rs. 10 lakh
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype

The Bosch-BMU Innovation Challenge is a 16-week innovation and prototyping program aimed at fostering solutions for safe, inclusive, and sustainable mobility. The program seeks to identify and support startups, innovators, and researchers working on impactful and scalable mobility solutions that reduce environmental impact, enhance road safety, and improve accessibility. Key focus areas include connectivity, synthetic fuels and clean technologies, electrification, innovative brake systems

ClosesClosed
Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 10 lakh
Equity-free Idea

The MeitY GENESIS EiR 2.0 Startup Grant Program is a flagship initiative by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs in the domains of Electronic Design and Manufacturing, Deeptech, and ICT. This program, hosted by the ACIC-VGU Foundation, provides financial assistance, structured mentorship, and access to prototyping facilities to help innovators turn their concepts into market-ready startups. The program

ClosesClosed
Closed Equity Funding
FundingUp to Rs. 50 lakh
MVP / Prototype

The NIDHI Seed Support Program (SSP) is a flagship initiative by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), providing financial assistance to promising early-stage tech startups to transition from prototype to commercialization (lab to market). Implemented at ACIC-VGU Foundation, the program offers seed funding support of up to Rs. 50 Lakhs through a flexible structure of Equity or Equity-linked instruments (with a minority equity stake taken by the incubator). Key

ClosesClosed

Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does ACIC VGU Foundation run?

ACIC VGU Foundation currently has 5 programs listed in this directory, including IdeaHarvest 2.0 – Jaipur Innovation Quest, Bosch-BMU Innovation Challenge, MeitY GENESIS EiR 2.0 at ACIC-VGU Foundation. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is ACIC VGU Foundation a government organisation?

ACIC VGU Foundation is listed as a incubator. It is not a government body, and its programs follow the organisation's own selection process.

How do I evaluate whether a ACIC VGU Foundation program fits my startup?

Start with the stages and sectors shown on this profile, then open the program pages for eligibility conditions and document checklists. If you want a structured view, send an enquiry below and an IncorpX advisor will walk you through fit and readiness.

Do I apply to these programs through IncorpX?

No. Applications are always submitted in your own name with the respective program authority. IncorpX is independent of ACIC VGU Foundation and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.

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Important disclaimer

IncorpX is a private platform operated by a private company. It is not a government department, agency or official portal, and it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government body or of any organisation, incubator, accelerator, investor or partner listed in this directory. All program names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only.

This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.

IncorpX charges no fee for the information in this directory and does not collect, process, lodge or submit any application on your behalf. Applications are made by you, in your own name, directly with the respective program authority. IncorpX provides assistance only for application preparation and for related registrations such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) and GST. Eligibility, approval, disbursement and selection rest solely with the respective program authority, and IncorpX makes no representation or guarantee as to any outcome.

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