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CIIE.CO

Ahmedabad, India

CIIE.CO is a incubator in Ahmedabad, India. The entrepreneurship and incubation initiative at IIM Ahmedabad, supporting early-stage founders across India. It backs idea, pre-seed, and seed founders working in Fintech, Climate, AgriTech, and adjacent areas, offering a 16-week program.

IIM Ahmedabad’s startup incubator and accelerator. The entrepreneurship and incubation initiative at IIM Ahmedabad, supporting early-stage founders across India. Based in Ahmedabad, India, it supports idea, pre-seed, and seed founders in Fintech, Climate, AgriTech with a 16-week program.

Why this could be a strong fit

If you are a idea, pre-seed, and seed founder in Fintech or Climate looking to grow in India, CIIE.CO is a strong fit: it offers a 16-week program, plus mentorship and access to the local investor network.

What you need to qualify

  • A startup building in Fintech, Climate, AgriTech or an adjacent area
  • A committed founding team at the idea, pre-seed, and seed stage
  • Willingness to take part on site or hybrid in Ahmedabad
  • A clear problem, early product or prototype, and a credible path to traction

How to apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility and dates

    Review the current cohort criteria and application window on the CIIE.CO website.

  2. 2

    Prepare your application

    Assemble a short pitch deck, team introduction, and a summary of traction to date.

  3. 3

    Submit through the official portal

    Apply online at CIIE.CO and complete any required screening steps.

  4. 4

    Interview and selection

    Shortlisted teams are interviewed; selected startups join the incoming cohort.

Frequently asked

No equity is taken for the core program; confirm any optional investment terms on the site.

Support centres on mentorship, workspace, and investor access, with funding varying by track and cohort.

The program mainly supports idea, pre-seed, and seed founders. Very early teams are welcome when the founders and idea are strong.
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Do I qualify?

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Stage
Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
Where it runs
India. In person, so you need to be able to take part there
What you give up
No equity stated
Deadline
Rolling, no published deadline

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