Akash Coherent ImpactTech Program
Gives Indian deep-tech founders tackling social problems up to Rs 2.2L, equity-free.
AIC-IIITH Foundation, the Atal Incubation Centre at IIIT Hyderabad, runs this programme with partner Coherent Corp and support from the Atal Innovation Mission at NITI Aayog to close the gap between a working lab prototype at TRL 3 and a market-ready product, without diluting founder equity at that fragile stage. The milestone-based grant of up to Rs 2.2 lakh is paid in tranches over a 4-6 month p…
The programme targets early-stage tech startups and individual innovators building deep-tech solutions -- IoT, AI/ML, computer vision, robotics, drones and similar -- for social or environmental impact, such as helping underserved communities, protecting the environment, or advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Applicants need at least a proof-of-concept (TRL 3) and must intend to build a for-profit venture.
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