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Atal Innovation Mission

Kumari Sonali

Atal Innovation Mission:

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and La Fondation Dassault Systèmes have launched the India–France ATL Bridge to strengthen innovation-led cooperation between the two countries.

  • Atal Innovation Mission is led by the NITI Aayog was established in 2016 as an opportunity to improve the entrepreneurial and innovative culture of Indian administration.
  • It aims to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across India.
  • Objectives:
    • Encourage creativity as the foundation for strategic planning across various sectors
    • Facilitating collaboration by providing a platform for diverse stakeholders
    • Serving as a central body to oversee and integrate the nation’s technological infrastructure.
  • The NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has launched several key initiatives to foster innovation and entrepreneurship:
    • Atal Tinkering Laboratories (ATL):
      • It is designed to spark creativity and innovation among young minds.
      • It provides access to advanced technology for students who are 12 years and above.
      • It focuses on teaching concepts of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) using modern tools and equipments.
    • Atal Incubation Centres (AIC):
      • It actively supports innovative entrepreneurs to enhance accessibility, sustainability, and scalability.
      • It aims to establish world-class startups and long-term businesses in 110 smart cities and the top five institutions in each state.
      • It provides infrastructure, mentorship, and access to funding to help innovators thrive in their fields.
    • Atal Research and Innovation for Small Businesses (ARISE):
      • It aims to enhance the performance of Indian startups and MSMEs by fostering research and technology-driven initiatives.
      • It focuses on creating a steady pipeline of innovative products, with initial clients being Central Government Ministries/Departments.