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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.

Authority

State

Region

Arunachal Pradesh

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- 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.1. Government Support: Eligibility to avail of various Government Support Schemes, Grants, Soft Loans & Pilot Opportunities.1. Training & Mentorship: Training & Mentorship through pre-incubation, incubation support, and funding programs conducted by IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCP).

Who can apply

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 or residing outside the state, but wishes to return back to the state & become an Entrepreneur.; The applicant should be promised an 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 MSME-registered enterprises.; The applicant should be an existing entrepreneur in your district.; The applicant should be a College graduate.; The applicant should be Self-employed people in innovative businesses.; The applicant should belong to organized producer groups.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common 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.