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AIC-Mahamana Foundation for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU)

AIC-Mahamana Foundation for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is an Atal Incubation Center at Banaras Hindu University, focused on nurturing innovative startups through resources, mentorship, and support.

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Overview

What AIC-Mahamana Foundation for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU) does

What AIC-Mahamana Foundation for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU) is

AIC-Mahamana Foundation for Innovation & Entrepreneurship is an Atal Incubation Center at Banaras Hindu University, focused on nurturing innovative startups through resources, mentorship, and support.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports funder and program host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Incubator
Founded
Founded in 2018
Approximate age
About 8 years
Structured capabilities
Funder · Program host
Last reviewed
March 27, 2026
What Incubator means

An incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.

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Capability profile

AIC-Mahamana Foundation for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU) as a funder

Investment thesis

AIC-Mahamana Foundation for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU) focuses on nurturing innovative start-ups through resources, mentorship, and support to help them scale and become sustainable enterprises.

Focus narrative

AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU invests in a diverse range of sectors including Clean Tech, IT & Electronics, Ed-Tech, Agri-Tech, Med-Tech, Tourism, Social Entrepreneurship, and Defence. The center supports start-ups at various stages, particularly focusing on ideation, prototype, and seed stages, with the aim of cultivating a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Value beyond capital

AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU adds value to its portfolio companies by providing access to resources, mentorship from industry experts, and a supportive ecosystem that encourages innovation and sustainable growth.

Focus and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed

Availability

Currently deploying
Not published

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count
110

Portfolio context

The center has successfully incubated over 110 start-ups and has organized more than 200 entrepreneurial programs and activities, showcasing its commitment to fostering innovation. AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU has established partnerships with over 25 organizations and onboarded more than 35 experts and mentors to enhance the support provided to its incubated start-ups.

Capability profile

AIC-Mahamana Foundation for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU) as a program host

Program thesis

AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU aims to create a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, facilitating sustainable social transformation through support for start-ups at various stages.

Focus narrative

AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU invests in various sectors including Clean Tech, IT & Electronics, Ed-Tech, Agri-Tech, Med-Tech, Tourism, Social Entrepreneurship, and Defence. The center supports start-ups at different stages, including ideation, prototype, and seed stages.

Value and support

Founders receive mentorship, resources, and support to help them scale their start-ups and achieve sustainability.

Availability

Application state
Not published

Focus and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed
Sectors
Clean Energy · Edtech · Agtech · Healthcare · Travel · Social · Defense
Regions
AsiaIndia

Alumni and track record

Alumni context

The center has incubated over 110 start-ups and has conducted more than 200 entrepreneurial programs and activities.

Common questions

What to know about AIC-Mahamana Foundation for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU)

Upseed classifies AIC-Mahamana Foundation for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU) under the Incubator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and program host capabilities.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

March 27, 2026

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