01 · Learning
Bootcamps
Short, practical programmes for school students, ITI trainees, diploma and engineering students, non-technical learners and the general public.
Programmes
Support changes with the founder's stage.
AIRF's programme architecture moves from practical learning to pre-incubation, incubation, acceleration and partner-led cohorts.
02 · Pre-incubation
Udbhav
Pre-incubation focused on problem validation, solution shaping and early prototyping with mentor support.
03 · Incubation
General Incubation
A six-month cohort format for registered startups, with mentors, workspace and defined milestones.
04 · Acceleration
Utkarsh
Acceleration for startups with traction, covering scale-readiness, fundraising preparation, market access and a Demo Day.
05 · Learning
Gyan Setu
Courses, faculty development, school outreach, ITI and polytechnic skilling, and organisational training.
06 · Partner-led
Sahyog Cohorts
Cohorts co-designed with CSR and corporate partners around a mandate they wish to advance.
Centres of Excellence
Thematic directions within the AIRF ecosystem.
Krishi, Raksha and Gramoday provide thematic direction to relevant innovation and enterprise work.
Agritech
Technology for farmers, farm produce and agricultural value chains.
Defence & security
Defence, cybersecurity and dual-use technology themes.
Rural enterprise
Rural innovation and village enterprise.
Choosing a route
Start with your stage, not a buzzword.
If you are unsure which programme fits, use the application route and describe your idea, current stage and support required.