Searching the world for ideas to save it
AIC RAISE backs for-profit, mission-driven founders and startups
building tech to solve social & environmental problems
AIC RAISE AT A GLANCE
Best Business Startup Incubators in India
AIC RAISE is a dynamic innovation and incubation center dedicated to transforming ideas into impactful ventures. It empowers startups and innovators with the right mentorship, resources, and ecosystem to grow and scale. By fostering creativity and supporting real-world problem solving, AIC RAISE nurtures solutions that create lasting value. It stands as a catalyst for building a future driven by innovation, collaboration, and purpose.
India’s First UN SDG Startup Incubator – Backed by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Govt. of India
ABOUT THE TEAM
Meet the Minds Driving Innovation
Behind every successful startup ecosystem is a passionate team working towards impact, innovation, and growth. Meet the leaders, mentors, and changemakers powering the AIC RAISE ecosystem.
Mr. Ramanan
Chief Advisor for Incubator
Mr. Sriram Sankaran
Chairman and Managing director of Synchron Group
Mr. Udaya Sankar
Industry / Academia Advisor
Mr. Manikandan
Technology Advisor
Mr. Punyabrata Sen
Subject Matter Expert and Mentor at Independent
Mr. Naveen Krishnamurthy
Local Ecosystem Advisor
Mrs. Sujini Ponnusamy
Global Investment & Innovation Ecosystem
Mini Gyan Gautam
Legal Advisor
CORE TEAM
Take a closer look
A passionate team driven by innovation, collaboration, and commitment, working together to transform ideas into impact and accelerate entrepreneurial success at AIC RAISE.
OUR TEAM
Service With A Smile
A passionate team driven by innovation, collaboration, and commitment, working together to transform ideas into impact and accelerate entrepreneurial success at AIC RAISE.
Manager – Govt & CSR Partnerships
Lead financial operations
Program Lead – Schemes & Startup Support
PD & Innovation Engineer
Program Lead – Climate and Sustainability
Outreach and Engagement Executive
Creative Content Specialist
Investment Associate
Office Assistant
OUR STARTUPS PORTFOLIO
Cohort VI (Oct 2023- May 2024)
Kraft kesari create a holistic marketplace platform for indian handicrafts artisan community and to scale them globally
Samithra Lifestyle creates sustainable personal care products that inspire eco-friendly living and a healthier planet.
Wow-Schools provides comprehensive solutions that simplify school management and improve educational excellence.
Unitrix connects travelers with like-minded communities, expert guidance, and a marketplace for travel essentials
Papercraft Lifestyle Private Limited creates stylish, eco-friendly western wear that promotes sustainable fashion.
Permcop simplifies music licensing by connecting copyright owners with content creators through a digital marketplace.
Netexa drives business innovation through intelligent IT solutions across AI, 5G, IoT, robotics, cloud computing, and big data.
WATTello is an AI-powered smart panel that enables smarter energy management with real-time monitoring and intelligent control.
A digital-first baby care brand providing reusable diapers and eco-friendly essentials made from organic bamboo cotton.
Namaha is a spiritual tech platform that makes it easy to access, explore, create, and connect with trusted spiritual and religious services.
Saayal is a creative art studio transforming traditional art and folklore into unique contemporary lifestyle products with timeless craftsmanship.
Invypro is an AI-driven retail platform that streamlines supply chain operations, POS management, and enhances the digital customer experience.
AdiOrth develops innovative orthopedic solutions to improve mobility and enhance the quality of life for India's aging population.
The world's first Tamil audio magazine delivering positive, meaningful, and engaging content for conscious and inspiring listening.
Beyond Sustainability empowers businesses to become regenerative by embedding sustainability into their core operations.
The company manufactures and supplies innovative educational kits to schools, empowering students with engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
Sustain Cohort (Dec 2022- Aug 2023)
ESANDHAI connects buyers and sellers on an easy-to-use platform. It ensures transparency and traceability in every transaction.
Yali Mobility is improving accessibility, independence and equity with the best convenience and comfort for wheelchair users
Raise Edutech provides accessible education for passionate learners. It helps individuals build skills and achieve their goals.
Clean Clan Ventures connects households with the waste management ecosystem. It enables efficient recycling and upcycling.
Vexillum Ventures promotes sustainable and innovative products. It connects creators with market opportunities
Gau Rakshak is a farmer-centric digital platform. It offers advisory, market access, fintech, and waste management services.
Mealzy delivers fresh ready-to-cook meal kits through a monthly subscription. It helps prepare delicious meals in just 10 minutes.
We provide smart crop advisory and farm solutions. It improves productivity and supports sustainable farming.
Grow Your Farms offers complete farming solutions, helping farmers access everything they need anytime, anywhere
The Green Store naturally cultivates premium-quality wheatgrass to support healthier living and better nutrition.
Aerem provides advanced air purification and carbon capture solutions for healthier homes and outdoor spaces.
Envnova provides custom-built solar solutions for cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable public conveniences and infrastructure.
Epic Green (OPC) specializes in converting fiber into cotton-stage material for eco-friendly manufacturing.
Sustainable Fashy brands is making the traceability for the apparel using the QR to buy back and recycle the same to create garments
Laterpe is a technology-driven payments platform enabling merchants to offer interest-free EMI options to customers.
JKrish Private Limited is a delivery platform that ensures quick doorstep supply of food and essentials with real-time order tracking
Regenf enables safe and rapid exchange of used products while supporting a sustainable reuse and recycling framework.
NGB Tech Solutions provides an all-in-one app for managing community memberships, payments, and social group interactions.
Our in-house hydroponic systems are gaining attention from farmers, designed specifically for rural needs and affordability.
Mechanmotors manufactures vehicles and enables conversion of petrol two-wheelers into electric vehicles without modification.
WHIMISCAL GROWERS PRIVATE LIMITED is an Aleovera product manufacturers and they manufacture Aloevera Juice and related products
Scope Database publishes and indexes scholarly journals, conference proceedings, and research publications.
WHIMISCAL GROWERS PRIVATE LIMITED is an Aleovera product manufacturers and they manufacture Aloevera Juice and related products
Trinitus is an eco-friendly waste management project that converts recyclable and non-recyclable plastics into fuel.
KarIoT is an AI and IoT-powered smart water management platform for efficient remote monitoring and control.
Smoose operates shared kitchens for food brands using licensed menus. It manages cooking, packaging, and delivery.
The startup provides skill-based education, guidance, and training in regional languages like Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.
Radmat develops advanced composite materials using design optimization, composite customization, and multi-scale modeling.
Hivericks Technologies develops innovative, eco-friendly electronics for smart homes and commercial applications.
Biomedical startup focused on innovative healthcare research and solutions. Develops easy-to-use self-test kits for disease diagnosis.
Develops a LEAN business operations platform that improves workflow efficiency, collaboration, and organizational productivity.
Empowers skilled artisans through virtual art training, handcrafted products, and sustainable livelihood opportunities.
India’s first digital platform helping seniors find short- and long-term stays that match their lifestyle and care needs.
Skill Safari is an e-learning platform offering industry-focused skill development and placement preparation programs.
A dedicated platform offering interactive stories that inspire children to read, learn, and develop lifelong reading habits.
Bizregister is a one-stop online platform for business registration, tax compliance, legal, and trademark services for startups and SMEs.
Develops easy and secure payment gateway solutions for P2P transactions, enabling fast, seamless, and reliable digital payments.
A startup developing innovative solutions for medical, social, and environmental challenges. Focused on creating sustainable impact.
Creates a sustainable technology ecosystem that empowers local communities with innovative solutions for real-world challenges.
Buyofuel is India’s leading green fuels marketplace, connecting businesses with sustainable fuels. Provides smart tools for efficient green fuel trading.
SellTrash encourages responsible e-waste recycling to build a cleaner, safer, and healthier environment for a sustainable future.
Elders A to Z is a digital platform that helps senior citizens find suitable short- and long-term stays based on their lifestyle needs.
Spotknack helps students build skills through engineering challenges while connecting them with recruiters and career opportunities.
Hyperstack is a blockchain platform for secure document, identity, and certificate storage with efficient record management.
NGV Natural Industry creates natural, healthy, ready-to-cook bamboo shoot products for easy and convenient meal preparation.
Maps public toilets in cities to improve accessibility, promote better sanitation awareness, and highlight infrastructure gaps for cleaner communities.
Cercle provides an automated waste management platform that enables companies to schedule factory waste pickups quickly and efficiently.
Edudharma is a social fundraising platform connecting donors to support personal, health, sports, and education needs nationwide.
Vidhya Vidhai Foundation transforms under-resourced schools in Tamil Nadu by enabling quality education for children through innovation.
Avasarshala connects students and parents with competitions and scholarships, helping young talent discover opportunities for growth and exposure.
Charitymonk helps NGOs and charities raise funds through everyday online shopping, making social giving simple, accessible, and impactful.
Builds an offline mobile payment solution that converts cash transactions into secure digital payments, enabling a smart and inclusive cashless society.
Peppa provides eco-friendly stationery and sustainable branding solutions for businesses worldwide.Promotes responsible products for a greener future.
JK Data Systems specializes in ESDM and outsourced product development, delivering end-to-end embedded system design solutions.
Solavio Labs develops technologies to improve solar power plant performance.Offers autonomous solar panel cleaning solutions for efficient operations.
Hulikkal develops lithium-ion electric bicycles and tricycles for sustainable mobility.Focused on eco-friendly transportation with advanced EV technology.
GradRaise delivers career-relevant programs from world-class universities through the most effective #TeamChalk Blended Learning techniques.
Payment gateway solution for Small businesses, Freelancers, Individuals, Offline to Online business and Services industry to accept payments.
Bitbrains develops customized web, app, and software solutions for social impact projects.Focused on creating technology for positive community impact.
Provides SaaS-based ESG solutions to help businesses manage sustainability needs, supporting end-to-end environmental, social, and governance compliance.
RSR creates digital media content that raises awareness on important social issues.Promotes positive social change through impactful entertainment.
The Better Way develops scientifically validated Siddha and Ayurveda-based food and healthcare products, from concept to natural wellness solutions.
Our Partners
Our mentors provide insights from their experience in business and start-ups. Here is a brief bio of a few.
