Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar: The AIC BAMU Foundation has announced the launch of the Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (ASIIM), an initiative aimed at empowering entrepreneurs from the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.
Under this program, aspiring founders and early-stage startups will gain access to comprehensive incubation support, mentorship, and funding opportunities to transform innovative ideas into scalable ventures.
Applications are now open for Cohort 5.0, and the last date to apply is April 30, 2025. Successful applicants will be selected to join the ASIIM incubation program, gaining access to critical startup support infrastructure.
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AIC BAMU Focused on Impact-Driven Innovation
The AIC BAMU ASIIM program is designed to support business ideas that demonstrate strong innovation potential, financial viability, and measurable social impact. AIC-BAMU Foundation, recognized for nurturing entrepreneurship in underserved regions, is calling upon SC entrepreneurs, students, and innovators with promising ideas to seize this opportunity.
Eligible candidates will be evaluated on multiple criteria including:
- Feasibility and validation of the idea
- Potential for innovation and scalability
- Financial sustainability
- Social and sectoral impact
Sector Focus for Cohort 5.0
Applicants are encouraged to present ideas or startups in the following focus sectors:
- Social Innovation
- Healthcare
- Agriculture
- Clean Energy
- Electric Vehicles
- Food Processing
- Web Development / SaaS
- Waste Management
- Service-based Models
- Biotechnology
Incubation Support and Services
Selected startups will benefit from a robust support system, including:
- Dedicated co-working space
- Legal and IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) support
- Company Secretary and accounting services
- Mentorship and networking support
- Technology validation and commercialization guidance
- Access to infrastructure and lab facilities
- Certification and funding assistance
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