AIC RAISE

AIC RAISE operates as an Atal Incubation Centre set up under AIM, NITI Aayog, and is located at Rathinam Techzone in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was founded in 2019 and holds the distinction of being India's first startup incubation centre focused on ventures that align with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals, giving it a distinct place within the Indian incubation ecosystem.

The centre builds a holistic ecosystem for social impact startups, backing mission-driven founders who apply technology and creativity to social and environmental problems. Support on offer includes co-working space, mentorship, networking, and access to seed funding. Its goal is to nurture 150+ successful startups that generate impact across society and the economy, while growing into an international platform for social startups.

## Who Benefits

Social impact founders and startups whose solutions align with the UN SDGs. Entrepreneurs in Coimbatore and Tamil Nadu tackling sustainability, climate, health, education, and community development challenges. Mission-driven founders seeking an incubation environment that values social outcomes alongside financial returns.