Where India's boldest founders find their unfair advantage
We don't just give startups a desk and a deadline. We give them the institutional depth of GIM, the network of India's top founders, and the capital to scale.
Sector-agnostic. Stage-agnostic. Founder-first.
The AIC-GIM Impact — At a Glance
The institution behind Goa's startup movement
AIC-GIM Foundation is not a co-working space with a mentoring brochure. It is a purpose-built institution — created to convert research-grade ideas into revenue-generating companies. Backed by the academic depth of Goa Institute of Management and the national mandate of Atal Innovation Mission, we operate at the intersection of scholarship and entrepreneurship.
Our founders come from IITs, IIMs, Wharton, INSEAD, and BITS — but also from Tier II and Tier III cities across India. What unites them is ambition, and what we provide is the structure, capital, and network to channel it.
We back conviction,
not just metrics
We don't chase sectors. We chase founders with clarity of thought, depth of domain, and the resilience to build through cycles.
Sector-Agnostic, Founder-First
From HealthTech to CleanTech, EdTech to Esports — we evaluate the founder's ability to execute, not just the TAM slide. Our portfolio spans 12+ sectors because great founders exist everywhere.
Stage-Agnostic Capital
Through SISFS, SAMRIDH 2.0, and our own mechanisms, we deploy capital from pre-seed through growth. 100% utilization of Startup India Seed Fund Tranche 2 — every rupee put to work.
Institutional Depth as Moat
GIM faculty as advisors. Board members who have built and exited companies. A campus that becomes your operating headquarters. This is the infrastructure advantage most incubators cannot offer.
Everything a founder needs.
Nothing they don't.
State-of-the-Art Campus
Dedicated office space on GIM's world-class campus. 24/7 access, meeting rooms, high-speed connectivity, and the energy of a top business school around you.
Expert Mentor Network
Access to GIM faculty, industry practitioners, and a board that includes the CEO of Delhivery, founders of 91Springboard, Adda247, and LS Digital.
Investment & Grant Access
Direct pathways to SISFS, SAMRIDH 2.0, and allied schemes. 18 cumulative investments deployed. Active LP and angel investor network.
Certifications & Degrees
UK Level 7 Diploma, MBA (SNATIKA × ENEA Spain), and DBA pathways. Stackable, globally recognized credentials for founders and teams.
Startup Operations Toolkit
Ready-to-use HR system — hiring SOPs, onboarding playbooks, OKRs, POSH compliance, payroll templates. Plus legal and music licensing through LexSmart and Hoopr.
Ecosystem & Network
Cloud credits from Google & AWS. Partnerships with TiE Mumbai, F6S, and Headstart Goa. Access to demo days, investor meets, and cross-border collaborations.
Tools & partnerships that
give startups an edge
Exclusive partnerships curated by AIC-GIM so founders can focus on building — not admin.
Cloud Credits & SaaS
Up to $100K in cloud credits from Google Cloud and AWS Activate. Free access to Zoho, Freshworks, and Exotel tools for all incubatees.
Funding Pathways
Direct access to Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), SAMRIDH 2.0 matching grants, and facilitated intros to 100X.VC, IvyCap, and angel networks.
HR Toolkit
Ready-to-use HR system for startups — hiring SOPs, onboarding playbooks, OKRs, POSH compliance, and payroll templates. Get operational from day one.
Hoopr × AIC-GIM
Royalty-free music licensing for startup content — ads, product videos, social media. Exclusive partnership giving incubatees access to Hoopr's library.
Explore Hoopr →LexSmart × AIC-GIM
Smart contract lifecycle management for startups. Automate NDAs, vendor agreements, and compliance docs with AI-powered CLM tools.
Explore LexSmart →GTM & Investor Access
Go-to-market strategy support, Demo Day exposure to VC partners, CII and Goa Chamber connects, and curated introductions through Headstart and TiE networks.
Atal Innovation Mission
NITI Aayog's flagship initiative. AIC-GIM is established and funded under AIM to foster innovation and entrepreneurship across India.
Goa Institute of Management
Host institution providing campus infrastructure, faculty mentorship, research partnerships, and access to an MBA-grade talent pipeline.
Startup India
DPIIT recognition, SISFS seed funding, and national ecosystem access for AIC-GIM incubatees.
MeitY Startup Hub
SAMRIDH grants, technology partnerships, and government-backed digital innovation support.
WEP — NITI Aayog
Women Entrepreneurship Platform partnership powering the WE-nurture and Award to Reward programs.
SPC — Government of Goa
Startup Promotion Cell providing state-level policy support, grants, and ecosystem collaboration.
181+ startups incubated
across 12+ sectors
Our founders come from GIM, IITs, IIMs, Wharton, INSEAD — and leadership roles at PhonePe, Bain, InMobi, and Unilever. Backed by SISFS, SAMRIDH 2.0, and AIC-GIM seed capital.
Structured programs for
every founder stage
From first idea to global certification — we meet founders where they are and take them where they need to go.
Venture Growth
12-week investment-focused accelerator with matching fund up to ₹45 Lakhs. Investor Demo Days, GTM strategy, and bespoke mentorship.
Learn more →PACE Program
Intensive program for aspiring entrepreneurs to validate ideas, build MVPs, and achieve product-market fit before committing full-time.
Learn more →WE-nurture
70+ women-led ventures supported across 3+ cohorts. In partnership with GoI's WEP and NITI Aayog. Includes AI workshops and Award to Reward program.
Learn more →Professional Degree Programs
UK Level 7 Diploma, MBA (SNATIKA × ENAE Spain), and DBA. Stackable, globally recognized, cohort-based credentials with GIM faculty office hours.
Pre-Incubation Fellowship
Supporting startups from the earliest stages — including Atal Tinkering Lab ventures not yet registered as legal entities. 10+ cohorts completed with national reach.
HR Toolkit for Startups
Ready-to-use HR system — hiring SOPs, onboarding, OKRs, POSH compliance, payroll templates, and culture playbooks. Already piloted.
TechStart Bootcamp
WE-nurture Delhi
Canada × AIC-GIM AI Workshop
Goa Startup Yatra
BSides Goa
Award to Reward Launch
State-of-the-art incubation
infrastructure at GIM
Co-working spaces, meeting rooms, a dedicated founder lounge, and 24/7 access — all on the Goa Institute of Management campus in Sanquelim.
From application to incubation
in five steps
Three flexible models — Physical, Virtual, and On-Demand — each with full access to mentoring, investor networks, cloud credits, and GIM faculty.
Application
Submit your startup profile through our online portal with pitch deck and founding team details.
Startup Details
Our team reviews your product, market fit, traction metrics, and growth potential.
Meeting with AIC-GIM
A focused discussion with our incubation team to understand your vision and support needs.
Scrutiny & Evaluation
Expert panel evaluates viability, scalability, and alignment with AIC-GIM's thesis.
Incubation Approval
Selected startups onboard with full access to workspace, mentors, funding pathways, and ecosystem.
Governed by leaders who build
Our board brings together academic leadership and industry builders who have scaled companies, led exits, and shaped India's startup ecosystem.
Dr. Ajit Parulekar
Peter F.X. D'Lima
Swati Salgaocar
Dale Menezes
Sahil Barua
Pranay Gupta
Anil Nagar
Prasad Shejale
Technology, ecosystem &
investor partners
Ready to build something
that matters?
Whether you're a first-time founder with a validated idea or a serial entrepreneur looking for institutional depth — we'd like to hear from you.