AIC Mahindra Call for Incubation (2026 Cohort) — Eligibility Criteria

Founders must be solving a real problem with a clear market need, and must have a working Proof of Concept (PoC), functional prototype, or early users. Startups need to be registered as a Private Limited company in India, or be ready to register upon selection. The program welcomes solo founders and student founders. External early-stage startups not affiliated with Mahindra University can also apply. Selected startups must be willing to be onboarded at the Mahindra University campus in Hyderabad, Telangana, implying physical presence is required.

AIC Mahindra Call for Incubation (2026 Cohort) is open to startups at the product and revenue stage. The programme is targeted at startups registered in Telangana. Applicants should be registered as private limited.