AIC RAISE IEDC I-HUB CENTRE
The AIC RAISE IEDC Centre is dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship
among students, aiming to develop viable products and solutions that address societal
challenges and nurture global-level startups from our nation.
Salient features of
AIC RAISE IEDC
- The initiative is based on a one-year MoU agreement with an educational institution.
- A maximum of twenty new projects will be supported each year.
- Projects must be student-led and demonstrate a high degree of innovation and entrepreneurship development.
- Wherever possible, projects should be multi-disciplinary and executed by teams comprising students from various academic levels.
- Projects should exhibit a high degree of commercial viability, with the potential to evolve into startups led by students.
Our Selection Process
- Proposal Invitation: Eligible institutions submit proposals for IEDC I-Hub.
- Sub-Committee Review: A sub-committee evaluates proposals on criteria like completeness, innovation, methodology, and project quality.
- Shortlisting: Institutions meeting criteria are shortlisted.
- Final Presentation: Shortlisted institutions present to the NEAC (AIC RAISE & UN SDSN).
- Recommendation: NEAC recommends institutions for selection.
- Timeline: Process takes about 1 month.
While assessing the entrepreneurs in our venture here is what we look out for:
Personality
We seek Students who are passionate about entrepreneurship, demonstrate unwavering
commitment to community development and positive change, and possess the ability to
mobilise support and resources for their initiatives.
Incubation
We look for individuals who are open to feedback and can benefit from our non-financial
support.
Strength and workability
Students’ ideas should be practical and executable, focusing on
addressing specific social or economic problems or unmet needs in society.
Willingness to Learn
We seek students who are open to learning and embracing new
ideas, as well as individual
Focused Activities of the Program
Our IEDC I-HUB programs are designed to foster
comprehensive growth, with a specific emphasis on venture development and corporate
management leadership.
Community Events and Certifications
Direct intake into AIC RAISE’s unique Student Entrepreneurship Training Program, the “Next Founder”.
5+ Community events in an academic year. Community events by Microsoft, Google, Mozilla, Facebook, LinkedIn, TIE, IAN and 40+ communities/organizations. Azure Demo day, Google DevFest, Google IO, Facebook Circles, LinkedIn Connect, Apple Demo day, Investor Pitches, and Startup Clinics etc.
E-Magazines and Internships
Students would also be eligible to earn through our curated platform and part time through our student startup projects
Students will be signed up for 30+ Mailing services which will contain Entrepreneurship, Tech events, Student competitions, reward programs, and Entrepreneurial progression news. Students would get the opportunity to intern for 50+ partnering companies and startups
Startup Seed Fund
Attracting Investors for selected innovative student projects and ideas to bring laurel and recognition to the institution.
Support for tech development projects for the institutions such as Web Development, Mobile Solutions, Digital Marketing and ERP. Seed fund for selected innovative project ideas of students as a stipend or reimburse travel costs for international competitions
Innovation Space
The lab can be in any model as Centre of Excellence, Industry lab, Fabrication Lab etc. based on the institution
Support for setting up Makerspace lab with hardware like 3D printer, Electronics, Educational Kits, Books, Decor and $1000 worth of software for institutions. Awareness and support on various Government grants, funds and private sponsored funds available for promoting innovation and entrepreneurship
Booster Discounts
The entire system would be managed under nodal centre as membership hence reducing the hassle for managing 100+ companies
Students are entitled to receive discounts from 100+ partner companies. The range of discounts includes tech discounts, entrepreneurial services and others.
Events Waiver
Students of partner institutions are eligible for discounts in common events organized by AIC RAISE
Events like startup pitches, technology learning, workshops, orientation and leadership programs are to be arranged Students get to attend the events with priority or host a student edition in their institution based on request and availability
Bootcamps, Hackathons & Social Impact
Support to conduct one hackathon per year on tech and social impact domains. We also conduct bootcamps for students which creates an impact among students
Our sophisticated network would help the student’s ideas to take form and implement in real life applications. Government Organizations and Policy Makers will be involved to solve real life problems through these hackathons. Industry change makers as Mentors for improvising the quality of hackathons to International standards and to bring collaboration to the institution.
Massive Open Online Courses
Students would receive 100+ eBooks based on technology, startup, innovation and entrepreneurship. Students would also be the first beta testers for online educational contents
Students would receive discounts on native MOOC for topic of their choice. Students would receive 100+ eBooks based on technology, startup, innovation and entrepreneurship. Students would also be the first beta testers for online educational contents
Our Academic Partners
What’s Next?
- Register for the program.
- Shortlisting of Institutions.
- MoU signing between AIC RAISE and selected Institutions.
- Implementation of the program.
