AIM, supported by Capgemini India, launches the 4th Cohort of Community Innovator Fellows.

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The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) in partnership with Capgemini India launched its fourth cohort of Community Innovator Fellows (CIFs), aimed at fostering grassroots innovation and empowering local innovators to create sustainable solutions for their communities.


      - The program, implemented by SRF Foundation in collaboration with AIM and Capgemini, includes 15 fellows hosted at Atal Community Innovation Centers (ACICs) that provide a supportive environment for innovators from diverse backgrounds. These centers offer essential skills in entrepreneurship and sustainable development.

      - The CIF initiative focuses on addressing community-specific challenges through local, sustainable solutions.

     

Main Points:-   (i) The program includes a 1-year intensive training with mentorship on entrepreneurship, life skills, and UN SDGs (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals)-aligned solutions.

      (ii) Each Fellow receives a grant of Rs 1 lakh from Capgemini India to scale their innovative solutions.

(iii) AIM's broader mission is to foster innovation and entrepreneurship at the grassroots level, particularly in underserved regions, driving progress toward SDGs 2030.

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