Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, is a major initiative of the Government of India to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in India and was established in 2016. To this end, AIM as a whole to ensure the creation of innovative problem-solving ideas in schools and the creation of an entrepreneurial ecosystem in universities, research institutes, the private sector and the MSME sector. Approach. Currently, all AIM initiatives are systematically monitored and managed using a real-time MIS system and dynamic dashboards. AIM is also currently reviewing the program by a third party to ensure continuous improvement.
Atal Tinkering Labs – at school level
Over the last four years, AIM has launched the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) program. ATL is a state-of-the-art space set up in schools aimed at stimulating the curiosity and innovation of young people from grades 6 to 12 across the country through small electronics, do-it-yourself tools and technology in the 21st century. am. Your own kit etc. The goal is to inspire innovative problem-solving thinking in ATL children and the surrounding communities. To date, AIM has selected 10,000 schools in more than 680 districts across the country to establish ATL. To date, more than 7,000 schools have been funded and more than 2 million students have access to ATL.
Atal Incubation Centres – “An ecosystem of Startups and Entrepreneurs”
To create an ever-evolving ecosystem of startups and entrepreneurs, AIM has set up a world-class incubator at the university called the Atal Incubation Center (AIC). Includes institutions and companies. These centers aim to foster and support world-class innovation and dynamic entrepreneurs who want to build scalable and sustainable businesses. To date, AIM has successfully launched more than 68 Atal Incubation Centers with university / institutional / private stakeholders, with each AIC creating and nurturing more than 50 world-class startups every four years. I believe it will promote. AIC supports incubated startups by providing technical equipment, resource-based support, mentorship, financial support, partnerships and networks, coworking spaces, experimental facilities and more. To date, more than 1800 startups have been supported by these AICs, of which more than 500 have been led by women and created more than 15,000 jobs in the ecosystem.
Atal Community Innovation Centres – serving Unserved and Under-Served regions of India
To sell the advantages of generation led innovation to the unserved/underserved areas of India which includes Tier 2, Tier three cities, aspirational districts, tribal, hilly and coastal areas, AIM is putting in place Atal Community Innovation Centres with a completely unique partnership pushed version in which AIM could supply upto Rs 2.five crores to an ACIC challenge to a associate proving same or more matching funding. Over 650+ Applications had been obtained from throughout the u . s . a . and 50+ ACICs may be set up at some stage in the subsequent years. Currently, 24 ACIC programs are present process due diligence and upon clearance they will be set up through March 2021.
Atal New India Challenges – Product and Service Innovations with National Impact
To create product and service innovations with national socio-economic impact, AIM has launched more than 24 Atal New India Challenges in collaboration with five different central government sectors and sectors. From the more than 950 applications received, 52 applicants were selected as candidates for AIM incubator / mentor support and on-hand grants. To date, 13 innovations have been supported by Grantinaid, and others have undergone a due diligence process.
ARISE ANIC challenges – to stimulate startup/ MSME industry innovation
To gradually promote innovation in the MSME / startup sector, AIM was established with partner ministries (Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Ministry of Health, Indian Space Research Organization, Department of Defense, Ministry of Food Processing Industries). 15 ARISE ANIC’s challenges to improve the research capabilities of startups and the MSME ecosystem. As part of this, successful ideas are transformed into viable and innovative prototypes, followed by product development and commercial deployment. 160 applicants have been selected as finalists and are currently being evaluated.
Mentor of Change (Mentorship and Partnerships – with Public, Private sector, NGOs, Academia, Institutions)
To ensure the success of all initiatives, AIM has created one of the largest mentor engagement and management programs, Mentor India – The Mentors of Change. To date, AIM has more than 10,000 registrations nationwide on the AIM INNONET portal, of which more than 4,000 are associated with ATL and AIC.