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An Initiative Of The Government Of India And Government Of Kerala

Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India
Digital India
IndiaAI Mission
Government of Kerala
Digital University Kerala
Innovation Incubator
Applications Closed: First Cohort 2026

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Programme Guidelines

What each programme looks for, how selection works, and what selection does and does not guarantee. Read this alongside the FAQ before applying.

Best suited for

Pre-Incubation

3 months

  • Have identified a meaningful problem
  • Believe AI can provide a differentiated solution
  • Are validating the opportunity
  • May have an early PoC/prototype
  • Need technical, product or customer validation
  • Have not yet achieved meaningful commercial traction
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Incubation

6 months

  • Have a working prototype or MVP
  • Have AI functioning as a meaningful component of the product
  • Need product validation
  • Need pilots
  • Need customers or LOIs
  • Need technical strengthening
  • Need market access
  • May need compute or infrastructure
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Acceleration

6 months

  • Already have a working product
  • Have meaningful AI capability
  • Have customers, users, pilots or commercial validation
  • Are ready to scale
  • Need enterprise or government access
  • Need growth support
  • Need investor readiness
  • May require significant compute
  • May be preparing for fundraising or market expansion
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Selection process

  1. 01Application
  2. 02Initial Screening
  3. 03Shortlisting
  4. 04Evaluation / Interview
  5. 05Selection Committee
  6. 06Final Selection
  7. 07Offer
  8. 08Onboarding
  9. 09Programme Begins

The programme you apply for is a starting point. The Centre's evaluation and Selection Committee determine final placement.

What selection does not guarantee

FundingInvestmentGrantsGovernment contractsPaid pilotsCustomersUnlimited computeUnlimited workspaceInvestor meetingsProcurement preferenceEmployment outcomes
Read the full FAQ →