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Atal New India Challenge

Atal New India Challenge

Funds Indian startups and MSMEs productizing advanced technologies through AIM milestone grants.

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Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog administers the Atal New India Challenge as a grant route for Indian companies, MSMEs and startups that are turning existing technology, patents or research into deployable products. The public AIM source describes ANIC as a grant-based mechanism for advanced technologies in areas of national importance and social relevance.

Selected applicants may receive up t…

What this grant funds

Advanced technology productization and commercialization in national-priority areas such as agriculture, mobility, electric mobility, water, waste management and public-service infrastructure.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: aim.gov.in