Atal Incubation Centre, IIIT-H shortlists 11 startups to nurture innovation

The Atal Incubation Centre at the International Institute of Information Technology (AIC-IIITH FOUNDATION) has shortlisted 11 social enterprises for its maiden cohort and workshops.

AIC, an initiative of NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission, is aimed at nurturing innovative start-ups and help them scale up their businesses.

The final 11 social enterprises shortlisted are –1MONEY, Xshala Energetics, Aquatic Livelihoods, Nudge Technologies, Candiphi Healthcare Private Ltd, Cellerite Systems, Ambus Services, Vitthai Agri Solutions, Truspectra India, Rainroof and Scaleup Consultants.

The six-month incubation programme will coach the startups in business models, finance, legal, and in pitching. “The incubation will culminate with a demo day where the startups will pitch their products and services to investors,” an IIIT-H executive said.