AIC–ADT Baramati Foundation – Atal Incubation Centre, Baramati

AIC–ADT Baramati Foundation is one of India’s most impactful rural incubators, established on April 1, 2019, under the flagship Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog. Hosted by the Agricultural Development Trust (ADT), Baramati, an institution with over five decades of excellence in agricultural development and education, AIC–ADT is deeply rooted in the vision of building a self-reliant and innovation-driven rural India.

This Atal Incubation Centre was conceptualized to bridge the urban-rural innovation divide by offering state-of-the-art incubation support in semi-urban and rural regions, empowering students, farmers, entrepreneurs, SHGs, and FPOs with entrepreneurial spirit and tools. Spread across a 110-acre green campus in Baramati, the centre offers unmatched access to co-working spaces, prototyping labs, FabLab, Food Processing Lab, MakerSpace, Analytical Lab, and event halls — making it a unique innovation ecosystem in rural India.

AIC–ADT Baramati works across a sector-agnostic model but holds strong domain strength in agriculture, agri-allied industries, renewable energy, social innovation, food-tech, engineering, and health-tech. It is designed to support idea-stage, prototype-level, and early-revenue startups by offering customized support modules, real-time mentorship, affordable workspace, and access to markets and investors.

What sets AIC–ADT apart is its deep community connect, thanks to ADT’s long-standing rural development work. The foundation is committed not only to high-tech innovation but also to inclusive entrepreneurship — ensuring participation from rural youth, women entrepreneurs, student innovators, and grassroots changemakers. The incubation model adopted here is flexible, accessible, and impact-oriented, ensuring that both urban and rural entrepreneurs get equal opportunities to scale their innovations.

With leadership under experienced professionals and a wide network of government, industry, and academic partners, AIC–ADT is today a thriving startup launchpad for innovators solving real-world challenges in rural, agricultural, and semi-urban contexts — aligned perfectly with the vision of “Startup India, Standup India”.

Vision & Mission

• Vision: To be a world-class rural incubation hub for social-impact innovation.
• Mission: Empower rural and agri-based startups by offering a holistic incubation ecosystem—mentorship, funding access, labs, business advisory, and investor connections.

 Services Offered

• Co-working space, private cabins, meeting rooms
• FabLab, MakerSpace, Food Lab, Analytical Lab, Sci-Fi Space
• Mentoring from domain experts
• Legal, financial, IPR and marketing support
• Startup events, investor pitching, demo days
• Networking with VCs, angels, govt, and corporates
• Cafeteria, yoga/relaxation space, parking, 24×7 Wi-Fi

 Eligibility & Application

• Who is Eligible: AIC–ADT Baramati Foundation welcomes applications from innovators, individuals, students, or startup teams with scalable business ideas. Eligible startups must be registered entities such as a Private Limited Company, LLP, OPC, or similar, with less than ₹25 crore in annual turnover and not older than 7 years (10 years in the case of biotech startups).
• How to Apply: Interested applicants can apply by filling out the online incubation form and submitting their pitch deck through the official website. The applications undergo internal review followed by a committee-level evaluation. Upon selection, startups are invited to sign an incubation agreement and begin their journey at AIC–ADT.
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 Events & Outreach

• Bootcamps, hackathons, pitch days
• Demo days with investors & ecosystem leaders
• Sector-wise startup meetups
• Entrepreneurial training and IP workshops
• Rural startup scouting programs

 Impact Highlights

• 30+ startups incubated
• 100+ training programs
• 60+ expert mentors onboarded
• 80+ institutional partners
• Focus on FPOs, SHGs, student & women entrepreneurs
• Rural innovation outreach in Maharashtra

Leadership & Partnerships

•  Leadership: AIC–ADT Baramati Foundation is led by a dynamic leadership team under the guidance of the Agricultural Development Trust (ADT) and supported by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog. The centre is managed by an experienced CEO, along with a Director, Incubation Manager, Technical Manager, and Training & Events Leads. Together, they ensure smooth operations, strategic planning, and delivery of quality incubation services tailored to the needs of rural and semi-urban startups.
•  Partnerships: AIC–ADT has established strong partnerships across government bodies, academic institutions, financial agencies, and corporates. It collaborates with Mentor India Network, Startup India, NABARD, and regional FPOs and SHGs to empower grassroots innovation. The foundation also connects startups with angel investors, venture capitalists, legal experts, and domain mentors, ensuring end-to-end support for scaling impactful ventures.

Contact Information

•  Address:  AIC–ADT Baramati Foundation Agricultural Development Trust, Baramati–Nira Road, Pune District, Maharashtra – 413115, India
•  Email: aicadt@adtbaramati.com
• Website: https://www.aicadtbaramatifoundation.org