iCreate Incubation and Grant Support for Gujarat Startups

The International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology (iCreate) is an autonomous institution located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, designed to foster innovation-based entrepreneurship. The scheme provides a comprehensive incubation ecosystem for technology startups, particularly those in the sectors of IoT, AI, robotics, and renewable energy. It offers physical infrastructure, mentorship from industry veterans, and access to a global network of partners. Financial assistance is provided through various instruments including seed funds and prototype grants to help founders transition from the ideation stage to commercialization. The program specifically targets Gujarat-based founders or those willing to relocate, offering them a structured pathway to scale their ventures while leveraging state-backed resources and modern lab facilities for product testing and validation.