Akash Coherent ImpactTech Program by AIC-IIITH Foundation — Eligibility Criteria

The call is open to a broad range of applicants. Early-stage tech startups at the idea or MVP stage can apply, as can individual innovators or researchers who already hold a prototype at TRL 3 or above. Only for-profit entities are allowed; if you have not yet incorporated, you must declare your intent to create a for-profit venture. The startup must be India-based or an IT/emerging-tech entity with majority Indian shareholding, including OCI and PIO holders. All founders must be at least 18 years old. The core of the venture must be technology, particularly in areas like IoT, AI/ML, computer vision, robotics, or drones. Crucially, the solution must target social or environmental impact — benefiting communities, especially the bottom of the pyramid, or advancing one or more Sustainable Development Goals. Preference is given to startups that can establish a Research Connect with IIIT Hyderabad’s research centres. Finally, if selected, you must commit to taking an accelerator seat at AIC-IIITH for six months and pay a one-time incubation fee of ₹10,000.

Akash Coherent ImpactTech Program by AIC-IIITH Foundation is open to startups at the idea and product stage working in deeptech electronics robotics, climate energy ev and edtech social impact. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India. Applicants should be registered as private limited, llp and individual.