AICTE Productization Fellowship (APF)

Open all year All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education All of India

Fellowship

₹37,000 a month per student for up to 2 years. Plus ₹50,000 a year per team.

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Monthly fellowship for students turning a proof of concept into a product
Who can apply: Student at an AICTE approved institution
Or graduated from one within 2 years
Team of up to 3 (4 in exceptions)
Idea already at proof of concept stage
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Register on the APF portal through your institute. Your institute nodal officer verifies you.
Best for: Prototype stage
Run by: Government of India

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