Community Innovator Fellowship Program
Duration: 1 year | Mode: hybrid | Program Dates: July 21st 2025
Summary
The Community Innovator Fellowship Program is a distinguished initiative launched by the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, in partnership with UNDP India. It is designed to nurture and support aspiring community innovators by offering structured knowledge development and essential infrastructural assistance vital for their entrepreneurial pursuits.
This is a year-long, intensive fellowship open to individuals from all socio-economic backgrounds. Throughout the duration of the program, selected fellows are hosted at designated Atal Community Innovation Centres, where they engage in experiential learning. The fellowship equips them with a deep understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), along with key entrepreneurial and life skills, while they continue to work on refining and advancing their innovation-driven ideas.
program Eligibility
A Community Innovator Fellow is an enterprising individual committed to addressing grassroots challenges by orginating innovation and sustainable solutions through entrepreneurial ventures.
Basic Eligibility Requirements:
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Age: Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age.
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Educational Qualification: A minimum of a diploma or bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.
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Proximity to Community: The applicant's residence should ideally be within a 30-kilometre radius of the hosting Atal Community Innovation Centre (ACIC).
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Note: Candidates residing beyond this distance may also be considered, subject to the completion of defined community and ACIC engagement hours.
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Language Proficiency: Intermediate-level proficiency in the English language is recommended.
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Note: Applicants who do not meet this criterion may be supported through assigned ‘Buddy’ partners and targeted capacity-building workshops conducted during the fellowship.
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