AIC-RNTU Foundation
Rabindranath Tagore University
Central India's leading Atal Incubation Centre at RNTU Bhopal, supporting 74+ startups with seed funding and a 13-week Discover Cohort program.
AIC-RNTU Foundation at a glance
| Part of | Rabindranath Tagore University |
|---|---|
| Established | 2018 |
| Address | Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Programmes | 5 standing programmes |
| Official website | www.aicrntu.com |
Programs by AIC-RNTU Foundation
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at AIC-RNTU Foundation, separate from the funding calls above.
Ideate
IncubationA 10-week capacity building and pre-incubation program for idea-stage startups.
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The program is designed to impart knowledge about essential concepts/instruments of entrepreneurship to transform ideas into MVP.
Discover
IncubationA 13-week hybrid capacity building & incubation program for early-stage startups.
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The program is designed to mentor and handhold early-stage startups to enter the market with full thrust and potential, along with aid in raising pre-seed/seed funding.
Growth
AcceleratorA 12-week accelerator Program for ventures seeking accelerated growth.
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Startups go through focused Workshops, mentorship Sessions, and implement Frameworks to help guide them towards accelerated Growth for their venture.
Investment Bridge
PlatformA recurring initiative for revenue-generating startups to raise initial rounds of funding.
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It convenes Sector Specific Pitch Days for Revenue Generating Startups, providing them with a platform to showcase their innovations/Startups to an esteemed investor network.
Investment Ready Program (IRP)
AcceleratorA 10-Week Accelerator Program for revenue-generating startups, offering funding opportunities up to 50 Lakhs.
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The program is designed for revenue-generating startups seeking to expand their operation by raising investment capital. It provides action-driven Mentoring Sessions, need-assessed 1:1 Mentoring, development of compelling investment propositions, access to an expansive Investor Network, and potential funding opportunities. Benefits include 1:1 support/mentorship, investment document support/preparation, access to investment document templates, professional pitch deck development and designing, and access to a pool of investors/HNIs.
Incubation tracks
The routes into AIC-RNTU Foundation, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ideate | Pre-incubation | — | capacity building, impart knowledge about essential concepts/instruments of entrepreneurship to transform ideas into MVP |
| Discover | Resident incubation | — | hybrid capacity building, mentorship, handholding for market entry, aid in raising pre-seed/seed funding |
| Growth | Acceleration | — | rigorous 12 weeks Program with focused Workshops, mentorship Sessions, implement Frameworks to help guide Them towards accelerated Growth for their venture |
| Investment Ready Program (IRP)Designed for revenue-generating startups seeking to expand their operations by raising investment capital. | Acceleration | — | action driven Mentoring Sessions, Need assessed 1:1 Mentoring, Development of compelling investment propositions, expansive Investor Network, Potential Funding Opportunities, funding opportunity upto 50 Lakhs, 1:1 Support / Mentorship, Investmet Document Support / Preperation, Access to Investment Document Templates, A Professional Pitch Deck Development and Designing, Access to Pool of Investors/HNI's |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
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Help offered alongside funding and space.
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About AIC-RNTU Foundation
AIC-RNTU Foundation is an Atal Incubation Centre supported by AIM, NITI Aayog, located at Rabindranath Tagore University near Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh. Founded in 2018, it has become Central India's leading incubation centre with 74+ startups incubated across multiple sectors in a sector-agnostic approach.
The centre operates the Discover Cohort, a 13-week hybrid capacity-building and incubation program designed to mentor startups toward market entry and pre-seed/seed funding. AIC-RNTU has received DPIIT's Startup India Seed Fund Scheme and DST's Nidhi Seed Support Scheme to support and fund eligible startups. Services include mentoring, handholding, industry connections, workshops, investor connect events, new-age labs, and dedicated office space.
Who Benefits
Early-stage founders in Central India seeking structured incubation, mentoring, and seed funding. Sector-agnostic startups from Madhya Pradesh and surrounding states looking for handholding, industry connections, and co-working space. Portfolio alumni like Medyseva and Wonderlooms demonstrate the centre's ability to nurture startups to successful fundraising.
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Frequently asked questions about AIC-RNTU Foundation
What does AIC-RNTU Foundation do?
AIC-RNTU Foundation is an Atal Incubation Centre supported by AIM, NITI Aayog, located at Rabindranath Tagore University near Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh. Founded in 2018, it has become Central India's leading incubation centre with 74+ startups incubated across multiple sectors in a sector-agnostic approach.
Where is AIC-RNTU Foundation located?
AIC-RNTU Foundation is based in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What programs does AIC-RNTU Foundation run?
AIC-RNTU Foundation runs Ideate, Discover, Growth and Investment Bridge, among others.
What sectors does AIC-RNTU Foundation support?
AIC-RNTU Foundation works with startups in SaaS, Healthtech, Agritech, E-Commerce and Social Impact.
What stage of startup does AIC-RNTU Foundation support?
AIC-RNTU Foundation supports startups at the Ideation, Validation and Early Revenue stages.
What facilities does AIC-RNTU Foundation offer?
AIC-RNTU Foundation offers State of Art Infrastructure.
Is AIC-RNTU Foundation government recognised?
AIC-RNTU Foundation holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Atal Incubation Centre, supported by NITI Aayog and Nidhi-SSP.
When was AIC-RNTU Foundation founded?
AIC-RNTU Foundation was founded in 2018. It operates as an academic.
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