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Arunachal Pradesh Entrepreneurship Challenge

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.

Start date15 Aug 2020

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About This Scheme

The "Arunachal Pradesh Entrepreneurship Development Programme (APEDP)" was launched by Hon'ble Chief Minister Pema Khandu. The APEDP is aimed at “catalyzing an inclusive solution to the motley local challenges by developing a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in the state and facilitating aspiring entrepreneurs with comprehensive support and nurturing,” the DIPR informed in a release. The objective of APEDP is to formulate an inclusive solution to the motley local challenges faced by aspiring entrepreneurs through the development of a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and side-by-side facilitating their entrepreneurial endeavours with comprehensive support and nurturing. The ‘Arunachal Pradesh Entrepreneurship Challenge (APEC)’ was unveiled by the Department of Finance, Investment and Planning as the first part of the APEDP on the eve of the 74th Independence Day. The APEC will identify, promote, support, and nurture sustainable and locally relevant business ideas and entrepreneurs. After a thorough evaluation and screening of applications, 50 top entrepreneurs will be selected for the Incubation and Pre-Incubation programmes facilitated by the IIM Calcutta Innovation Park. Out of these, the top 10 entrepreneurs will be awarded up to ₹5,00,000 and the next 40 entrepreneurs will be awarded up to ₹4,00,000.

Benefits

Financial: Top 50 entrepreneurs will be selected for the Incubation and Pre-Incubation programs facilitated by the IIM Calcutta Innovation Park. Out of these, the top 10 entrepreneurs will be awarded up to Rs. 5 lakhs and the next 40 entrepreneurs will be awarded up to Rs. 4 lakhs.
Government Support: Eligibility to avail of various Government Support Schemes, Grants, Soft Loans & Pilot Opportunities.
Training & Mentorship: Training & Mentorship through pre-incubation, incubation support, and funding programs conducted by IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCP).

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Applicant Photograph Passport Size (PNG).
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Aadhaar Card PDF (Both Sides).
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Domicile Certificate (PDF).
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Proposed Project Proposal (PDF).
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Proof of Concept or early-stage revenue generation of products/services to upscale their ventures further.

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How to Apply

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Step 01: Visit the Official Website of Arunachal Pradesh Startup Portal

Step 02: Click on Register Now. It will take you to the Register Page.

Step 03: Then on the Register page click on Register Now.

Step 04: Register by filling in your basic details i:e. Your Name, Contact Number, Email Address, Password, and How did you hear about us? After filling in these details Click on Sign up.

Step 05: Login using the confirmation mail link on your Mail account. After login, you will receive a Congratulation mail

Step 06: Login by typing your mail Id & Password to access the form and submit.

Step 07: After Signing in you will land on the Form page, Answer all the questions with red stars must be answered, fill in all the necessary details, and be as descriptive as possible you can.

Step 08: Click Draft if you want to save an incomplete form & Click Submit if you want to submit the final application.

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Quick Info

Level: State Government
Launched: 15 Aug 2020