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Incubator Jaipur, Rajasthan

ACIC VGU Foundation

India's first Atal Community Innovation Centre at a private university, incubating 140+ startups in Jaipur

140+ startups supported 4 programs listed

About ACIC VGU Foundation

ACIC VGU Foundation is an incubation centre established under the aegis of Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, at Vivekananda Global University in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It holds the distinction of being India's first Atal Community Innovation Centre (ACIC) at a private university. The foundation is dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities by empowering early-stage startups, student innovators, and grassroots entrepreneurs through structured incubation support.

## Role in the Startup Ecosystem

ACIC VGU Foundation addresses a critical gap in India's startup infrastructure by bringing institutional incubation support to Jaipur and surrounding regions. Most high-quality incubators concentrate in metros like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi. By operating in Rajasthan with a focus on grassroots and community-level innovation, the foundation reaches innovators at the bottom of the pyramid who might otherwise lack access to structured startup support. Its mission is to reduce the lab-to-land distance and create space for pre-incubation of ideas.

## Programs and Initiatives

The foundation runs structured incubation programs with access to six prototyping labs, coworking spaces, and dedicated studios. It offers mentorship through a network of 50+ mentors, funding access guidance, and hands-on lab facilities for product development. ACIC VGU has conducted over 200 events, built 60+ partnerships with industry and academic institutions, and runs regular bootcamps and cohort programs. The foundation supports startups across sectors including design and craft, handicrafts, lifestyle, fashion, agriculture, and technology, with a particular emphasis on solutions relevant to local communities and markets.

## Who Benefits

First-time founders, student entrepreneurs, grassroots innovators, and artisan-entrepreneurs from Rajasthan and surrounding states benefit most. The foundation is especially relevant for founders developing solutions in agriculture, handicrafts, design, and lifestyle sectors that serve local and regional markets. Its pre-incubation track helps aspiring entrepreneurs who are still refining their ideas before committing to a full startup journey.

## Strategic Impact

ACIC VGU Foundation contributes to India's startup decentralization by proving that quality incubation can thrive outside tier-1 cities. Having incubated over 140 startups and impacted 15,000+ aspiring entrepreneurs, the foundation demonstrates the viability of community-driven innovation centres. Its partnership with NITI Aayog through the Atal Innovation Mission ensures alignment with national innovation priorities while maintaining a local, community-focused approach.

Who they work with

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

Programs by ACIC VGU Foundation 4

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

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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

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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

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does ACIC VGU Foundation run?

ACIC VGU Foundation currently has 4 programs listed in this directory, including MeitY GENESIS EiR 2.0 at ACIC-VGU Foundation, NIDHI Seed Support Program (SSP) Phase 2 at ACIC-VGU Foundation, DST NIDHI Seed Support Program , 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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