Arunachal Pradesh Entrepreneurship Challenge in Gurugram
APEPC
Government of Arunachal Pradesh (Startup Portal / IIM Calcutta Innovation Park)
Guidance for businesses in Gurugram
APEC will identify, promote, support, and nurture sustainable and locally relevant business ideas and entrepreneurs. The top 10 entrepreneurs selected for the Incubation & Pre-Incubation programmes facilitated by the IIM Calcutta Innovation Park will be awarded up to ₹5,00,000.
At a glance
- Scheme Name
- Arunachal Pradesh Entrepreneurship Challenge (APEPC)
- Incubation Partner
- IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCP)
- Top 10 Award
- Up to ₹5,00,000
- Next 40 Award
- Up to ₹4,00,000
- Total Selected
- Top 50 entrepreneurs
- Eligibility
- Arunachal residents, 18+, early-stage MSME ventures
Benefits
Financial: The top 50 entrepreneurs are selected for the Incubation and Pre-Incubation programs facilitated by the IIM Calcutta Innovation Park. Of these, the top 10 are awarded up to ₹5 lakhs and the next 40 up to ₹4 lakhs.
Government Support: Eligibility to avail of various Government Support Schemes, Grants, Soft Loans & Pilot Opportunities.
Training & Mentorship: Through pre-incubation, incubation support, and funding programs conducted by the IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCP).
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a resident of Arunachal Pradesh above 18 years of age with principal business units, or should have a proposal to set up branches in Arunachal Pradesh, or an Arunachali currently working/residing outside the state but wishing to return and become an entrepreneur.
- The applicant should have a promising idea and plan or prototype/working model.
- The applicant should be an entrepreneur with good communication skills.
- The applicant should be an early-stage venture set up on or after 15 August 2015.
- The applicant should be an MSME-registered enterprise.
- The applicant should be an existing entrepreneur in your district.
- The applicant should be a college graduate.
- The applicant should be a self-employed person in innovative businesses.
- The applicant should belong to organized producer groups.
Documents required
- Applicant Photograph Passport Size (PNG).
- Aadhaar Card PDF (Both Sides).
- Domicile Certificate (PDF).
- Proposed Project Proposal (PDF).
- Proof of Concept or early-stage revenue generation of products/services to upscale their ventures further.
How to apply
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Visit the Official Website of the Arunachal Pradesh Startup Portal.
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- Click "Register Now" to go to the Register page, then click "Register Now" again.
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Register by filling in your basic details (Name, Contact Number, Email Address, Password, and "How did you hear about us?") and click Sign up.
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- Login using the confirmation mail link on your email; after login you receive a congratulation mail. Sign in with your email ID & password to access the form.
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- On the Form page, answer all questions marked with red stars, fill in the necessary details as descriptively as possible, then click "Draft" to save an incomplete form or "Submit" for the final application.
About the scheme
The Arunachal Pradesh Entrepreneurship Challenge (APEPC) identifies, promotes, supports, and nurtures sustainable, locally relevant business ideas and entrepreneurs. Selected entrepreneurs enter Incubation and Pre-Incubation programmes facilitated by the IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, with financial awards, government support, training, and mentorship.
Why it matters
- Seed Awards:
- Up to ₹5 lakh (top 10) / ₹4 lakh (next 40).
- IIMCP Incubation:
- Incubation and pre-incubation support.
- Mentorship:
- Training and mentorship for entrepreneurs.
- Job Creation:
- Inspires youth to become job givers.
Focus areas
- Idea Nurturing:
- Locally relevant, sustainable business ideas.
- Incubation:
- IIM Calcutta Innovation Park support.
- Funding & Mentorship:
- Awards, training, and government support.
Is this scheme right for you?
The Arunachal Pradesh Entrepreneurship Challenge turns promising local ideas into fundable ventures — with awards up to ₹5 lakh, IIMCP incubation, and mentorship. If you are an Arunachal entrepreneur (18+) with an early-stage MSME venture, this challenge can accelerate your growth. (Note: the business must not be an expansion of an existing/family business, nor in alcohol, tobacco, gambling, firearms & explosives.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the goal of launching this program?
A primary goal of the program is to inspire the state's youths to become job givers rather than job seekers, who will, in the process, create livelihood opportunities for thousands of others in the state.
Is this neccessary to have domocile of Arunachal Pradesh to apply for the program?
Yes, it is Necessary To Have a Domicile Of Arunachal Pradesh To Apply For The Program
What is the Target audience of the program?
The Target audience of the program is the Existing entrepreneurs in your district, MSME registered enterprises, College graduates, Self-employed people into innovative businesses, And Organised producer groups.
Who cannot apply for the programme?
The business must not be an expansion or extension of an existing business (Including a Family Business) and The plan/venture should not belong to the following industries: Alcohol, Tobacco, Gambling, Firearms & Explosives.
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