Community Innovator Fellowship Program

ACIC-CBIT, in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and UNDP India, hosts an intensive year-long fellowship for aspiring community innovators. This program aims to empower individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds by offering knowledge-building opportunities and essential infrastructure support. It welcomes applicants with innovative ideas and a passion for driving positive change within their communities.

Our 2023 CIF Members

Ambica

CIF No:23CIF01

Name: Ambica Maroju

LinkedIn: Link

Overview

Innovation

A2 milk in rural India and bringing Blockchain into Dairy industry


Overview of CIF

I'm Ambica Maroju, with a B.Tech in CSE and M.Tech in Bioinformatics. After roles as a Data Analyst at St. Jude Medical and BDM at Evolv3D, I’ve now founded Akinian Crefac Pvt Ltd.

Our 2024 CIF Members

Ambica

CIF No:24CIF01

Name: Pratham Raj Mathur

LinkedIn: Link

Overview

Innovation

Emergency +


Overview of CIF

I'm Pratham Raj Mathur, an engineer and entrepreneur dedicated to creating smart automation systems that improve emergency vehicle navigation, enhancing safety and response times.

Ambica

CIF No:24CIF02

Name: Udesh Salver

LinkedIn: Link

Overview

Innovation

Pyrolysis of Plastic into alternative efficient fuels


Overview of CIF

I'm Udesh Salver, an engineer and aspiring entrepreneur committed to tackling environmental issues by converting plastic waste into valuable fuels for sustainable waste management and energy solutions.

Ambica

CIF No:24CIF03

Name: Chaturya Gottimukkula

LinkedIn: Link

Overview

Innovation

Sahayak


Overview of CIF

I'm Chaturya Gottimukkula, a tech enthusiast developing a voice assistant app that helps the visually impaired identify bus routes using OCR, ensuring accessibility and data security for users of all ages

Ambica

CIF No:24CIF04

Name: Renolla Saikiranr

LinkedIn: Link

Overview

Innovation

MitraX


Overview of CIF

I'm Saikiran Renolla, a tech -savvy entrepreneur focused on digitizing Self -Help Groups (SHGs) to streamline operations, solve key challenges, and enhance accessibility and efficiency.

Ambica

CIF No:24CIF05

Name: Ashok Gorre

LinkedIn: Link

Overview

Innovation

Crop protection device


Overview of CIF

I'm Ashok Gorre, a 20 - year -old agricultural entrepreneur from Telangana, India, leading Rural Rise Agrinery LLP. Passionate about empowering small farmers, I design affordable, high -quality agri -tools, with a journey in innovation that began in sixth grade .

Who Can Apply?

Individuals passionate about community-driven innovation and seeking to make a tangible impact on society are encouraged to apply. The program values diversity and welcomes applicants from various socio-economic backgrounds.

  • Age - 18-35 Years
  • Education - At least a bachelor's/diploma/degree holder in any discipline from a recognized university
  • Distance from the community – Residential address within 30 km from ACIC*
  • Literacy level – English Language proficiency (Intermediate)**
* Fellows could also be enrolled from outside the ACIC’s geographical region with a mandate of completing certain community hours and ACIC hours.
** Applicants not meeting this level of literacy can be supported by a ‘Buddy’ and also through training and workshops as part of the fellowship.
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Journey of a Fellow

The year-long journey of a fellow has been structured into 5 phases, each with different objectives and outcomes. The fellows will be constantly supported by the host ACIC team, mentors and AIM team.

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