Deadline - 15th November 2025

Overview

The Government of Uttar Pradesh invites applications for Cohort-5 of the Artificial Intelligence and Innovation-Driven Entrepreneurship (AIIDE) Centre of Excellence (CoE) under the StartInUP scheme. Managed by Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur in collaboration with FICCI, the CoE supports startups in AI, ICT, IoT, Cybersecurity, and related fields.

Why Apply ?

  • Join a thriving community of over 130 startups supported across the previous 4 cohorts.

Eligibility

  • Registered with DPIIT
  • Registered with "StartInUP"
  • Working in AI/ML domain
  • Looking to integrate AI/ML and currently working in domains like: MedTech, AgriTech, EdTech, Fintech, Cleantech, Defence, IoT, and more

Get Access To

  • Free co-working space at 16,000 sq. ft. dedicated AIIDE CoE facility in Noida
  • Mentorship: Startups will get access to the vast mentorship pool of IIT Kanpur and its alumni
  • Tailored Training Program: Startups will get focused training in AI from industry leaders, and also business leaders to better develop their ideas and startup
  • R&D Facilities & Co-working Space: Dedicated AIIDE CoE setup in Noida. R&D facilities, co-workspace, and IP support, both in IIT Kanpur and Noida. Also access to the latest labs, technology, and infrastructure at IIT Kanpur
  • Demo Day & Networking: AIIDE-CoE connects startups with industry leaders, investors, and markets, fostering collaborations and showcasing innovations
  • GPU and high computing resources to startups
  • Utilize the extensive lab, infrastructure, and mentorship pool of IIT Kanpur

Contact Us

[email protected]

Apply now and transform your innovative ideas into impactful ventures!


AIIDE Centre of Excellence – Cohort 5

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