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AICTE Productization Fellowship
Offered by MoE's Innovation Cell / AICTE
Overview
The AICTE Productization Fellowship (APF) pays students Rs 37,000/month for up to a year (extendable to a second year if the prototype is completed) plus a Rs 50,000/year team contingency grant, disbursed via DBT. 500 teams are selected annually in Stage 1, 150 advance to Stage 2.
Eligibility
- Full-time UG/PG/PhD student (or passed out within 2 years) at an AICTE-approved institution
- Individual or team of up to 3 (4 in exceptional cases)
- Project must be at least proof-of-concept stage - simple undeveloped ideas are not eligible
Funding Purpose
Monthly stipend plus contingency grant to help students take a validated prototype toward a marketable product.
Application Process
Apply via the APF portal; evaluated twice yearly.
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How to Apply
- 1Click "Apply Now" above and submit your application directly on the official page.
- 2The offering organisation screens applications against its own eligibility criteria.
- 3Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a pitch or interview round.
- 4The final decision rests solely with the offering organisation.
- 5There is no guarantee of funding at any stage.
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- Verify current eligibility, funding amount, and deadline on the official page before applying. Details can change after we last verified them.
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