Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)

About the Scheme

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is the Government of India's flagship initiative to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. It operates through Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) in schools, Atal Incubation Centres (AIC) at universities/institutions, and Atal New India Challenges (ANIC) for startups and SMEs. AIM has established 10,000+ ATLs and 70+ AICs across India.

Benefits

• Atal Tinkering Labs: ₹20 lakh per school
• Atal Incubation Centres: ₹10 crore per incubator
• Atal New India Challenge: Up to ₹1 crore per startup
• Mentor India network support

Eligibility Criteria

• 1Schools with adequate infrastructure for ATL
• 2Institutions/Universities for AIC
• 3Startups with innovative products for ANIC

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