Four Programs to Take “Assam's Startups” to Scale
Structured support at every stage — from incubation and mentorship to funding access and market linkage, across all 33 districts.
Choose Your Growth Path
Every program is designed around your specific stage and sector, connecting you with the right resources at the right time.
For Early-Stage Startups
Incubation Support
Get matched with the best incubators in Assam based on your sector, stage, and location. Access co-working spaces, labs, and dedicated mentorship through our network of certified hubs.
Eligibility
DPIIT-recognised startups or Assam-registered entities less than 5 years old
What You Get
- Access to 15+ incubation centres across Assam
- Sector-specific infrastructure and labs
- Dedicated incubation manager for 12 months
- Free co-working space for first 6 months
Open to eligible startups on AISF portal
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Seed to Series A
Funding Access
Connect with angel investors, VCs, and government funding schemes. Our matching engine pairs your startup stage and sector with the right capital sources.
Eligibility
Startups with validated MVP or early traction, registered on AISF portal
What You Get
- Direct access to 50+ registered investors
- Government grant navigation (ASIP, DPIIT, BIRAC)
- Pitch deck review and investor-readiness workshops
- Quarterly demo day with curated investors
Open to eligible startups on AISF portal
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Expert Guidance on Demand
Mentor Connect
Access Assam's largest mentor network — industry veterans, serial entrepreneurs, and domain experts matched to your specific challenges and growth stage.
Eligibility
All registered startups on the AISF portal
What You Get
- 1-on-1 mentorship sessions (online & offline)
- Sector-specific expert matching
- Monthly group masterclasses
- Access to national mentor networks
Open to eligible startups on AISF portal
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Corporate & Government Procurement
Market Linkage
Bridge the gap between startup innovations and corporate/government procurement needs. Get discovered by large enterprises looking for innovative solutions.
Eligibility
Startups with working product/MVP, minimum 6 months of operations
What You Get
- Curated corporate innovation challenges
- Government e-marketplace (GeM) onboarding support
- Pilot project facilitation with PSUs
- Annual industry-startup matchmaking summit
Open to eligible startups on AISF portal
Apply NowThe “Verified Path” to Your First Match
Three purposeful steps that turn your registration into real introductions, real funding access, and real growth.
Claim Your MASI ID
Complete a deep-data profile to unlock the ecosystem.
MASI-2025-00142 · Profile 74% complete
Algorithmic Syncing
Our engine pairs you with compatible mentors & investors.
3 New Matches
Activate Your Network
Receive introductions and apply for the ₹397 Cr fund.
Intro Request Sent
₹25L grant eligibility detected
Got “Questions?” We’ve Got Answers
Everything you need to know about our programs and the registration process.
AISF (Assam Innovation & Startup Foundation) is the nodal agency under the Department of Innovation, Incubation & Start-Ups (DIIS), Government of Assam, responsible for implementing the Assam Startup and Incubation Policy (ASIP) 2025-30.
Five types of ecosystem actors can register: Startups (for MASI ID), Incubators (for Hub ID), Mentors (for Mentor ID), Investors (for Investor ID), and Corporates (for Corporate ID). Each track has specific eligibility criteria.
Yes, registration on the AISF portal is completely free. It is a Government of Assam initiative funded under ASIP 2025-30.
MASI ID (Matched Assam Startup Identifier) is a unique identifier assigned to every registered startup. It serves as your passport within the Assam startup ecosystem, enabling matching with mentors, investors, and incubators.
Our rule-based matching engine scores compatibility between startups and ecosystem partners based on sector overlap, geographic proximity, stage fit, and capacity availability. Matches scoring above our threshold are automatically suggested to both parties.
Yes. The portal is built with privacy by design, compliant with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023. All data is hosted on Indian servers and accessible only to authorized AISF staff.
Yes, you can log in to your dashboard at any time to update your profile, view matches, and track your progress within the ecosystem.
Register on the portal by selecting 'Mentor' as your role. You'll need to provide your sector expertise, years of experience, availability, and preferred mentoring mode. Once registered, our engine will match you with relevant startups.