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AIC-Pinnacle Entrepreneurship Forum is a Section 8, not-for-profit legal entity supported by the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Ministry of MSME, DPIIT – Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India. The forum aims to support and promote entrepreneurship, start-up creation, and employment generation through research, skill development, innovation, incubation, acceleration, investments, consultancy, and product development. Our goal is to foster a vibrant and high-impact entrepreneurial ecosystem focused on innovation in key sectors, leading to the inclusive and sustainable techno-socio-economic development of India.

AIC-Pinnacle is an industry-backed incubator hosted by Pinnacle Industries,a trailblazer in the automotive industry. Pinnacle Industries is India’s leading automotive interiors, seating systems, EV components, speciality vehicles, railway seating, and electric vehicles company.
Key Achievements
 




86+
Startups
INR 400 CR
Combined Valuation Of Startups
100+
Mentors
50+
IPR Filed
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110+
Partners


Our Programs

 

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Emerge Pre-incubation Program

This program serves as an entry point for the AIC-Pinnacle incubation program, open to entrepreneurs at any stage. This zero-equity virtual pre-incubation program supports aspiring entrepreneurs and those with business ideas who are unsure how to proceed, helping them develop their entrepreneurial instincts and validate their ideas.

 

Evolve incubation Program

Our 12-month in-depth incubation program at AIC-Pinnacle is designed to turn innovative ideas into profitable ventures. Divided into four modules—Idea & Research, Funding Access, Product Development, and GTM Strategies—the program offers comprehensive sessions on all aspects of entrepreneurship, concluding with an investor demo day.

 

Elevate Acceleration Program

Our accelerator program aims to support early-stage, revenue-generating entrepreneurs by creating new networks and collaborations that drive self-sustainability. We focus on enhancing sales, streamlining operations, and supporting market expansion. The program also provides deeper exposure to investors, one-on-one coaching, and pitch deck fine-tuning from an investor's perspective, including mock presentation reviews.

 

International Incubation Support

This program is built to boost the impact by enabling collaboration and cross-border residency of new business start-ups among India and our partners. New companies from outside of India can apply for this program and avail the advantages of the physical incubation program. AIC-Pinnacle helps in commercializing technologies that provide access to worldwide markets and organizations.

 

Student Entrepreneurship Development Program

The Student Entrepreneurship Development Program at the AIC-Pinnacle is a comprehensive initiative aimed at fostering a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation among students.

 


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Our Services
 

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Mentoring

Mentoring

Mentoring

Mentoring

In AIC-Pinnacle, mentors are like trusted guides for startups...

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Prototype & Product

Prototype & Product Development

Prototype & Product

Prototype & Product Development

At AIC-Pinnacle, we offer robust prototype and product...

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Networking & Customer

Networking & Customer Connect

Networking & Customer

Networking & Customer Connect

At AIC-Pinnacle Entrepreneurship Forum, we recognise the...

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Investor Connect

Investor Connect & Fundraising

Investor Connect

Investor Connect & Fundraising

AIC-Pinnacle boasts a vast network of investors, including...

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Go to market

Go to Market & Commercialization Support

Go to market

Go to Market & Commercialization Support

Our go-to-market and commercialization support...

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Legal & IPR services

Legal & IPR services

Legal & IPR services

Legal & IPR services

At AIC-Pinnacle, we recognize the pivotal role of innovation...

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Maker & Co-working space

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Maker & Co-working space

Maker & Co-working space at AIC-Pinnacle Forum is a cornerstone..

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Community connects

Community Connect

Community connects

Community Connect

The Community Connect at the AIC-Pinnacle is all about building..

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Events, Training & SKill

Events, Training & Skill Development Programs

Events, Training & SKill

Events, Training & Skill Development Programs

The AIC-Pinnacle hosts a diverse range of events, training..

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Hiring Support

Hiring Support

Hiring Support

Hiring Support

The Atal Incubation Centre Entrepreneurship Forum...

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Our Leadership
 

Dr. Sudhir Mehta
Founder & Chairman
 

Dr. Sudhir Mehta is a serial entrepreneur, columnist, and the Chairman & Managing Director of Pinnacle Industries, India’s leading automotive products and specialty vehicles company. He is the Founder & Chairman of EKA Mobility, a key player in the electric mobility sector, and the Founder of AIC-Pinnacle Entrepreneurship Forum, an industry-backed startup incubator. He has successfully led several ventures and served as the Past Chairman of CII Western Region. Dr. Mehta is a member of the State Advisory Committee for the Automobile Sector of Madhya Pradesh under the ‘Atma Nirbhar Madhya Pradesh’ initiative, and a member of the Managing Committee of Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini (2021-24) and Advisor at the Nation First Policy Research Centre. He holds a bachelor's degree from Depauw University, USA, and an MBA from the University of Chicago, USA.