What Aic@36inc does

AIC@36Inc (also operating as 36Inc and "Startup Chhattisgarh") is a Raipur-based business incubator and accelerator founded in 2017 and supported by the Government of Chhattisgarh. The organization operates a single physical site on the third floor of City Centre Mall and runs a portfolio of approximately 68 startups across eleven sectors, including E-Commerce, IT/ITES, Manufacturing, Edutech, Media & Entertainment, Fintech, F&B, Health Tech, Logistics, Aviation, and others. It is staffed by a small core team led by CEO Mr. Kumar Biswaranjan (IAS) and Manager Technology & Innovation Mr. Sweekar Pawar, with broader operational support drawn from its mentor and partner networks.

The company's core offering is a stack of incubation services delivered through multiple programs: Startup Chhattisgarh (cohort incubation), an Accelerator Batch for scale-ups, the School of Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) fellowship, a Mobile10X program in partnership with IAMAI, the Divyang program for specially-abled entrepreneurs, and the MeitY TIDE 2.0 technology-startup initiative. Underpinning the program stack is a Fab Lab facility, which became a member of the MIT Fab Lab network in June 2017 and provides CAD/CAM/CAE, NC machining, 3D printing, injection moulding, laser cutting, PCB layout, CNC routing, vinyl cutting, and 3D scanning equipment open to both incubatees and the wider community. The model is completed by co-working space, mentorship from domain and product experts, market linkage services with corporate partners such as Google Cloud, AWS, Zoho, MSG91, Oyo, and Happay, funding facilitation with partners like Wadhwani and Funding Simplified, and government scheme support.

Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed and appear to combine government grants, program and co-working space fees, sponsor contributions, and potentially equity participation in incubated companies. Pricing is not published; no funded rounds are disclosed. Marketing and distribution are event- and referral-driven, relying on hackathons, workshops, government referral partners (MeitY, AIM, Social Welfare Department), and a digital presence centered on the company website (36inc.in) and the @36incCg Twitter account. Geographic operations remain concentrated in Chhattisgarh, with national ecosystem signaling via the Mobile10X and Go International partners.

Name

Aic@36inc

Legal name

36Inc

Website

https://36inc.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AIC@36Inc is a Raipur-based, government-supported business incubator and accelerator that runs multiple cohort programs and a community-access MIT Fab Lab for startups across Chhattisgarh and India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Raipur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Incubation and Acceleration Services: 36Inc operates as a government-supported business incubator and accelerator. They provide co-working space, Fab Lab access, mentorship, market linkages, funding support, and government support services to startups. Revenue appears to come from program fees, space rental, and possibly equity stakes in incubated companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AIC@36Inc operates as a government-supported business incubator and accelerator located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. It provides startups and existing companies with co-working space, a Fab Lab for rapid prototyping, mentorship, market linkages, funding support, and government assistance through multiple specialized programs including Startup Chhattisgarh, TIDE 2.0, SSE, Mobile10X, Divyang, and an Accelerator Batch.

Product overview

Aic@36Inc (also known as 36Inc) is a business incubator and accelerator based in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. It is the first and most important government-supported business incubator in the state. The organization offers a comprehensive ecosystem for startups consisting of core services including Incubation Services, Co-Working Space, Fab Lab facilities, Mentorship Services, Market Linkages, Funding Support, and Government Support. Additionally, it runs specialized programs such as TIDE 2.0 (MeitY initiative), Start Up Chhattisgarh, School of Social Entrepreneurs (SSE), Mobile10X Partnership, Divyang Program for differently-abled entrepreneurs, and an Accelerator Batch. The Fab Lab provides access to advanced manufacturing equipment including Laser Engraver, CNC Router, 3D Printer, Vinyl Cutter, and 3D Scanner for rapid prototyping. The organization serves as an ecosystem connecting startups with mentors, corporates, and government resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Incubation Services Business incubator and accelerator services helping startups and existing companies develop their products and services through funding support, management guidance, mentorship, and technological assistance.
• Co-Working Space Shared workspace facilities providing culture, opportunities, and amenities for startups to ideate, collaborate, and grow their businesses.
• Fab Lab State-of-the-art technical prototyping platform equipped with CAD/CAM/CAE tools, NC machining, 3D printing, injection moulding, laser cutting, and PCB layout facilities for rapid prototyping and innovation. Open to the community beyond incubatees.
• Mentorship Services Extensive mentorship programs covering technology, product development, and all business-related aspects provided by domain and startup experts.
• Market Linkages Connection services linking startups with top corporates for testing new products and scaling ideas through market partnerships.
• Funding Support Financial support and funding options for startups at all stages of development, in partnership with Government of Chhattisgarh.
• TIDE 2.0 Program Technology startup incubation and acceleration program under the MeitY TIDE 2.0 initiative targeting technology-focused startups.
• Startup Chhattisgarh Program Incubation batch program for startups based in Chhattisgarh focusing on areas like HealthTech, Drones, and 3D printing.
• School of Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) 9-month fellowship program supporting social entrepreneurs tackling complex social problems like poverty, education, inequality, and health, hosted in partnership with SSE India.
• Mobile10X Program App-based startup incubation program in partnership with IAMAI, Google, Facebook, and Paytm under the Make in India initiative, focused on mobile app ecosystem development.
• Divyang Program Incubation batch supporting specially abled people to participate in the startup ecosystem through business prototype development, in partnership with the Social Welfare Department of Chhattisgarh.
• Accelerator Batch Scale-up program for startups from Startup Chhattisgarh and Incubation batches to grow products across states.

Quantifiable outcome

• 68+ startups incubated across various sectors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• MIT Fab LabcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2017FAB Lab 36Inc is a member of the MIT Fab Lab network since June 2017. This partnership provides access to global standards of digital fabrication, shared machines, tools, skills, resources and ideas among the community.
• MeitY (Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner36Inc is a MeitY TIDE 2.0 partner, running technology startup incubation and acceleration programs under the MeitY TIDE 2.0 initiative.
• School of Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSE India's 9-month fellowship program for social entrepreneurs is hosted at 36Inc. The program helps social entrepreneurs gain practical skills and create social value.
• Mobile10X (IAMAI)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMobile10X is a 'Make in India' initiative by Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) that aims to build India's mobile app ecosystem. 36Inc partnered to incubate app-based startups in Raipur.
• Social Welfare Department, ChhattisgarhminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDivyang program in association with Social Welfare Department supports specially abled people to participate in the startup ecosystem.
• Atal Innovation MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtal Tinkering Labs support enables school students to access FAB Lab 36Inc for workshops and projects in Robotics, 3D printing, Electronics, and Digital Fabrication.
• Funding SimplifiedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborator providing funding support services to startups.
• OyominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate collaborator providing partnership opportunities.
• Go InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborator providing international expansion support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NSRCEL (IIM Bangalore): IIM Bangalore's startup accelerator offering mentorship, market access, and incubation programs. Comparable to 36Inc as a structured incubator providing co-working, mentorship, and ecosystem support to growth-stage ventures.
• CIIE.CO (IIM Ahmedabad): IIM Ahmedabad's technology and social enterprise incubator. Comparable to 36Inc's blend of startup incubation, accelerator programming, and social-entrepreneurship fellowships (e.g., SSE).
• IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP): IIM Calcutta's incubation arm providing co-working, mentorship, and funding support to early-stage ventures. Comparable to 36Inc's structured incubator- accelerator model for Indian startups.
• SINE (Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, IIT Bombay): IIT Bombay's technology startup incubator providing co-working, lab access, mentorship, and funding support. Comparable to 36Inc's combined incubator + Fab Lab model for deep-tech and hardware-enabled startups.
• T-Hub: India's largest state-supported startup incubator based in Hyderabad. Comparable to 36Inc as a government-backed incubator offering co-working, mentorship, market linkages, and corporate partnerships to early-stage startups.
• Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC), IIT Kanpur: Academic-led Indian startup incubator with prototyping and lab facilities. Comparable to 36Inc's combination of co-working space, technical infrastructure, and government-supported incubation programs.
• Venture Center (CSIR-NCL, Pune): Indian startup incubator with on-site wet labs and prototyping infrastructure. Comparable to 36Inc's Fab Lab offering of advanced prototyping equipment to early-stage science and hardware startups.

Emerging players

• 91springboard: India's largest co-working and startup community platform. Comparable to 36Inc's co-working offering and community-led GTM motion, though 91springboard is more private/commercial and less government-backed.

Broad incumbents

• Atal Innovation Mission (AIM): NITI Aayog's national flagship program that funds and supports incubators across India, including 36Inc's Atal Tinkering Labs partnership. Comparable as an ecosystem-level incubator framework rather than a direct competitor.
• NASSCOM 10,000 Startups: Industry-led national program supporting Indian tech startups with mentorship and market access. Comparable to 36Inc as part of the broader Indian incubation ecosystem, but operating at a national scale across multiple hubs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/36incCg
• Facebookfacebook.com/36inc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aic-36inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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