ACIC-VGU Foundation

ACIC-VGU
Foundation

India's first Atal Community Innovation Centre (ACIC) in a private university — a premier incubation centre dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

Based at Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, the foundation empowers early-stage startups, student innovators, and grassroots entrepreneurs through structured incubation support, mentorship, funding access, and hands-on lab facilities.

140+

Startups Incubated

15,000+

Entrepreneurs Impacted

60+

Partnerships

200+

Events Conducted

Sh. Gaurav Sharma

CEO, ACIC-VGU Foundation

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About ACIC-VGU Foundation

ACIC-VGU Foundation, established under the aegis of Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, is a premier incubation centre dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Based at Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, the foundation empowers early-stage startups, student innovators, and grassroots entrepreneurs through structured incubation support, mentorship, funding access, and hands-on lab facilities.

With a sector-agnostic approach and a strong emphasis on deep-tech, agritech, sustainability, and social innovation, ACIC-VGU Foundation has incubated over 140+ startups and impacted 15,000+ aspiring entrepreneurs through bootcamps, 60+ partnerships, 50+ mentors onboarded, 200+ events conducted, and cohort programs. The centre regularly collaborates with government bodies, investors, academic institutions, and industry leaders to catalyze inclusive innovation and job creation.

Equipped with cutting-edge facilities like 6 prototyping labs, coworking spaces, and dedicated studios, the foundation is committed to nurturing scalable ventures with a vision of "Innovation for Everyone." ACIC-VGU Foundation stands as a beacon of VGU's mission to empower young minds and strengthen India's entrepreneurial backbone from the grassroots.

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Government Schemes & Sanctioned Grants

To strengthen its mission, ACIC-VGU Foundation implements and facilitates several key government schemes, including:

MeitY GENESIS

Govt. of India

Supporting deep-tech startups through grant-based EiR fellowships and prototype funding.

₹10 Cr Sanctioned

DST NIDHI-SSP

Dept. of Science & Technology

Financial assistance for early-stage tech startups under the NIDHI Seed Support Program.

₹4 Cr Sanctioned

SISFS

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

Providing early-stage capital for product development and market launch.

₹2 Cr Sanctioned

HDFC Parivartan

HDFC Bank

Empowering social and impact-driven startups with financial support and ecosystem access.

₹35 Lakhs Sanctioned

ACIC-VGU Foundation continues to drive inclusive innovation by offering the resources, mentorship, and funding necessary for startups to scale and succeed, thus contributing to India's vibrant startup ecosystem.

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Why ACIC-VGU Foundation?

India's First ACIC in Private University

Pioneering Atal Community Innovation Centre established under NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission in a private university setting.

6 Prototyping Labs

Cutting-edge facilities including Design Studio, Makers-Space, Fabrication, Prototyping, Textile & Apparel, and Co-working spaces.

Grassroots Focus

Special emphasis on empowering innovators from Tier-2 & Tier-3 cities and bottom-of-the-pyramid entrepreneurs.

₹16 Cr+ in Grants

Secured over ₹16 Cr in government grants from MeitY, DST, SISFS, and HDFC to support startup growth and innovation.

50+ Expert Mentors

Onboarded mentors from top startups, corporates, and academic institutions providing hands-on guidance to founders.

"Innovation for Everyone"

Sector-agnostic approach covering deep-tech, agritech, sustainability, social innovation, art, design, lifestyle, and fashion.

Sh. Gaurav Sharma

🌱About ACIC-VGU Foundation

🏛️Government Schemes & Sanctioned Grants

✅Why ACIC-VGU Foundation?

ACIC-VGU
Foundation

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About ACIC-VGU Foundation

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Government Schemes & Sanctioned Grants

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Why ACIC-VGU Foundation?