Incubation Scheme
AI2 Incubator
Early-stage AI startup incubation and funding support to help innovators build, scale and create long-term impact.
AI2 Incubator is an initiative of the AI2 Institute for AI (AI2), a not-for-profit AI research institute focused on advancing high-impact AI research and engineering.
The incubator aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and real-world applications by providing early-stage AI startups with access to technical expertise, mentorship, funding support and a global innovation ecosystem.
Funding & Support
Funding Support: Up to ₹4 Crore
Funding Type: Equity / Investment Support
Application: Rolling basis
Eligible Stage: Idea, Product & Revenue Stage
Location: Open to startups registered in India
Incubation Duration: 2 Months of intensive company-building support
What AI2 Incubator Offers
Up to ₹4 Crore in cash investment
Intensive company-building support
Access to top technical founders and deep-domain experts
Incubation support through Access, Bloc, 2i2c, Thorcon Research & Qubic
Global connections across the UK, US, Europe & Asia
Mentorship from domain experts across AI, Tech, IP, Finance & Healthcare
Long-term guidance beyond funding
Who Can Apply?
AI startups with an idea
MVP (Minimum Viable Product) startups
Early revenue-generating startups
Product-stage startups
DeepTech AI startups
Seed / Pre-Seed stage companies
Founders solving meaningful, real-world problems using AI
Why Join AI2 Incubator?
Non-dilutive grant + equity funding support
Access to world-class AI researchers and industry experts
Partnerships with leading industries and global ecosystem
Strong network of AI innovators and investors
Global connections and investor access
Support to build, scale and create long-term impact
Our Support
FinGrow Consultancy Services can assist startups with:
Eligibility Assessment
Documentation Support
Proposal Preparation
Application Strategy
Funding Application Guidance
End-to-End Grant & Funding Advisory
Build the next intelligent future with AI innovation, expert mentorship and funding support.
Our Process
From idea to execution, with clarity at every step
A practical, founder-friendly journey designed around your eligibility, documents and goals.
Understand
We learn about your venture, goals and current stage.
Assess
We review eligibility, opportunity and the right incubation route.
Prepare
We organise the application, business information and supporting documents.
Support
We guide submission, respond to requirements and follow up through the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Incubation support, explained clearly
What does incubation support include?
We help founders understand the opportunity, assess eligibility, prepare supporting information, organise documents and stay on track during submission and follow-up.
Do I need an established business to apply?
Requirements differ by programme and founder stage. We review your idea, entity status and documents first, then explain the most suitable route.
Will FinGrow guarantee approval?
No. Approval is decided by the relevant authority or incubator. Our role is to improve clarity, readiness and process discipline.
Eligibility
Eligibility details can be reviewed by our advisory team based on your profile.
Benefits
Guidance on applicable benefits, subsidy support and documentation readiness.
Required Documents
Document requirements vary by scheme. Our team will share a precise checklist during consultation.
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