AIIMS Patna Incubation & Ignition Grant 2026

The AIIMS Patna Incubation and Innovation Council (APIIC), supported under the DST NIDHI i-TBI Scheme, invites applications for its 2nd Incubation & Ignition Grant 2026. The program supports innovators developing healthcare technologies by providing incubation, grant funding, mentorship, clinical validation support, and access to AIIMS Patna's innovation ecosystem to accelerate commercialization.

• Aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators.
• Early-stage startups.
• Medical professionals.
• Faculty members.
• Medical residents.
• Students.
• Researchers and innovators working on healthcare technologies.

• Grant funding from INR 2 Lakhs up to INR 10 Lakhs.
• Structured incubation support.
• Expert mentorship and guidance.
• Access to AIIMS Patna laboratories, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Networking with investors and industry experts.
• Support for prototyping, validation, and clinical trials (subject to ethical committee approval).
• Guidance on regulatory, ethical, and compliance requirements.
• Support for technology translation and commercialization.

• Applications submitted online.
• Evaluation by APIIC and expert committees.
• Selected applicants receive incubation and grant support under the DST NIDHI i-TBI framework.