AIC Banasthali Vidyapith
Current SAMRIDH ownership/fee not published · India · Checking status
AIC Banasthali is a women-centric Indian science, technology, and deeptech incubator with multiple funding programs. Its current SAMRIDH Accelerator offers a five-to-ten-startup, four-month cohort and matching contribution up to INR 40 lakh for eligible DPIIT-recognized companies with at least 51% Indian ownership and a woman founder, after the startup successfully raises from an eligible investor.
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Program intake
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Key facts
| Check size | SAMRIDH matching contribution up to INR 40 lakh |
| Terms | Current SAMRIDH ownership/fee not published |
| Stage | MVP / early revenue women-led Indian technology startup |
| Applications | Checking status |
| Program dates | SAMRIDH: 4 months |
| Location | India |
| Remote friendly | Yes |
| Warm intro needed | No — open application |
| Sectors | generalist, women-founders |
| Status | open |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
Background
The incubator's current official site reports 182 startups supported, INR 2.409 billion raised by startups, 148 IP assets generated, and more than 3,000 jobs. SAMRIDH is one current route, while other AIC programs—including TIDE 2.0—have different grants and rules.
How the application really works
Apply to the named SAMRIDH call, satisfy DPIIT/ownership/woman-founder/product criteria, and secure an eligible private investment before matching funds can be disbursed.
Tips
- Read the cited current official page before applying because program dates and terms are volatile.
- State fit with the documented stage, geography, and attendance model; do not rely on an aggregator's old terms.
- Ask for the complete investment, fee, and follow-on documents when the public page does not publish them.
Watch out for
- Up to INR 40 lakh as a matching contribution after a successful eligible raise; current fee, ownership, instrument, and matching ratio details require the program agreement.
- This is an umbrella incubator with multiple programs. Current terms in this record are explicitly scoped to the SAMRIDH Accelerator, not every AIC Banasthali program.
Track record
- AIC Banasthali reports 182 startups supported, INR 2.409B raised, 148 IP assets, and 3,000+ jobs.
Five to ten companies in the current SAMRIDH cohort; application volume not published.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this program currently accepting applications?
- Apply to the named SAMRIDH call, satisfy DPIIT/ownership/woman-founder/product criteria, and secure an eligible private investment before matching funds can be disbursed.
- What are the current economics?
- Up to INR 40 lakh as a matching contribution after a successful eligible raise; current fee, ownership, instrument, and matching ratio details require the program agreement.
- How large and long is the program?
- SAMRIDH cohort of 5-10 companies for four months; umbrella incubator supports additional programs. Four-month accelerator with business, investment, and incubator support.
- Can founders participate remotely?
- Delivery mode and Banasthali attendance requirements are not fully published for the current call.
- What happens after the program?
- Matching support depends on private fundraising; umbrella incubation and investor access continue, with no automatic later check.
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Sources
- www.aicbanasthali.org — Current women-centric incubator positioning and active program routes (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.aicbanasthali.org/programinfo?id=18 — Current SAMRIDH duration, cohort size, matching support, eligibility, stage, and open application (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.aicbanasthali.org/about — Official impact metrics and incubator history (checked 2026-08-10)