AIM-PRIME (Atal Innovation Mission)
NITI Aayog All Sectors GOVERNMENT SUPPORT ACTIVE

AIM-PRIME (Atal Innovation Mission)

(NITI Aayog)
Primary Benefit

Mentorship, Market Access and Rs.1 Crore Grant

<p>Deep-tech startups including agri-biotech and precision farming.</p>

Dynamic Subsidy Scaling Matrices

Under the official guidelines of this scheme, final margin money subsidies scale dynamically based on your gender, region of business setup, and social categories. Below is the detailed rate catalog:

Gender-Based Subsidy
Men 100%
Women 100%
Regional Demographics
Rural 100%
Urban 100%
Hill Areas 100%
Caste / Social Groups
SC Group 100%
ST Group 100%
OBC Group 100%
General 100%

Benefits Details

  • Up to Rs.1 crore grant for deep-tech startups
  • Expert mentorship from industry and academia
  • Market linkage and investor connect
  • Lab and incubation infrastructure support
  • NITI Aayog-backed national recognition

Who can apply?

Any individual meeting the following guidelines is eligible for applying under this scheme:

Target Beneficiary Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit Min Age: 18 years old. No upper age limits.
Target Gender Suitable for Any category of applicants.
Men: 100% Women: 100%
Category Required Deep-tech startups — agri-biotech, precision farmi
SC: 100% ST: 100% OBC: 100% General: 100%
Location Cover Any Areas.
Rural: 100% Urban: 100% Hill Areas: 100%
State Cover Applicable across all states of India.

Application Workflow Process

  • Apply through aim.gov.in or empanelled Atal Incubation Centres (AICs)
  • Submit technology and business plan
  • Evaluation by AIM committee
  • Grant approved in tranches
  • Quarterly milestone review
1
Online Submission

Submit your promoter profile and bank-ready DPR details on the official nodal portal.

2
Nodal Review

Department agency verifies your details and forwards recommendation to local banks.

3
Bank Sanction

Bank evaluates credit feasibility and sanctions the term loan and working capital.

4
Subsidy Release

Nodal agency releases capital margin money subsidy to a TDR block accounts.

Required Documents Checklist

Keep the following digital copies ready before filling out the online application form:

  • DPIIT certificate
  • Incorporation documents
  • Technology description / IP documents
  • Business plan
  • Team profile
  • Bank account details

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Government support programs are strictly intended for setting up **new** micro enterprises and commercial expansions. Existing units availing of other programs are not eligible.

The program offers margin capital subsidy. However, bank credit interest schedules will be charged at standard commercial base lending rates unless supplemented by state interest refund policies.

The Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) training course is mandatory for all subsidy releases and takes around 5 to 10 days depending on the project investment scale.
Quick Info
Ministry NITI Aayog
Category All Sectors
Max Subsidy 100%
Max Amount ₹10,000,000
Status Active
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