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Incubator Hyderabad, Telangana Est. 2018

AIC-IIITH Foundation

AIM-backed incubator at IIIT Hyderabad dedicated to SDG-aligned, technology-led social enterprises.

3 programs listed

About AIC-IIITH Foundation

Built specifically for technology-led social enterprises, AIC-IIITH Foundation is an Atal Incubation Centre on the IIIT Hyderabad campus. It puts the institute's innovation ecosystem to work on social outcomes tied to the Sustainable Development Goals, pointing entrepreneurial and technical effort at problems that matter.

The centre spreads across more than 10,000 sq ft of co-working space and adds business coaching, networking, mentoring, lab access, investor introductions, boot camps, and peer learning. Its standout programme, run with EPAM Systems, is the Akash ESIIP cohort for GreenTech founders, carrying Rs. 5 lakh grants, opening up IIIT-H labs and faculty, and letting teams trial their solutions on the Smart City Lab Test Bed in real conditions.

The biggest beneficiaries are founders aiming technology at climate, health, education, and community problems, above all GreenTech and deep-tech teams after university lab access, live validation through the Smart City Lab, and mentoring from IIIT-H faculty and EPAM specialists. Ventures centred on environmental sustainability and social impact gain the most. Running since 2018, it is online at aic.iiit.ac.in.

Who they work with

Stages
Idea MVP / Prototype Early Revenue
Sectors
Social Impact Climate, Energy & EV Biotech, Health & Pharma Edtech & Skilling

Programs by AIC-IIITH Foundation 3

Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 2 lakh
Equity-free MVP / Prototype Early Revenue

The Akash Acceleration Program is the flagship six-month accelerator run by AIC - IIIT Hyderabad for early-stage, tech-based social startups working towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The program is designed to help social entrepreneurs refine their business models, strengthen technical capabilities, and build scalable and sustainable impact-driven ventures. It combines structured bootcamps, leadership development, mentoring, and access to IIIT Hyderabad's deep tech

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Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 5 lakh
Equity-free MVP / Prototype Early Revenue DPIIT

The Social Impact Innovation Program is a 4-6 month acceleration program for Tech-based Social Enterprises that are already generating revenue and are active in the Environment, Waste Management, or Clean Energy sectors. This 4th cohort, named Akash ESIIP, specifically prioritizes GreenTech startups looking to scale with deep-tech, research, and real-world impact. The program provides: A milestone-based grant support of up to INR 5 lakhs (Equity-Free Grant). Acceleration support

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does AIC-IIITH Foundation run?

AIC-IIITH Foundation currently has 3 programs listed in this directory, including 6th Akash Acceleration Program at AIC - IIIT Hyderabad, 4th Akash ESIIP: EPAM Social Impact Innovation Program at AIC-IIITH Foundation, Akash Coherent ImpactTech Program by AIC-IIITH Foundation. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is AIC-IIITH Foundation a government organisation?

AIC-IIITH 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 AIC-IIITH 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 AIC-IIITH Foundation and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.

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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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