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Arunachal Pradesh Entrepreneurship Challenge

Department of Finance, Investment and Planning

Last verified: 8 April 2026

The Arunachal Pradesh Entrepreneurship Challenge (APEC) is the first part of the Arunachal Pradesh Entrepreneurship Development Programme (APEDP). It aims to identify, promote, support, and nurture sustainable and locally relevant business ideas and entrepreneurs. After evaluation and screening, 50 top entrepreneurs will be selected for Incubation and Pre-Incubation programmes facilitated by IIM Calcutta Innovation Park. The top 10 entrepreneurs will be awarded up to Rs. 5 lakhs and the next 40 entrepreneurs will be awarded up to Rs. 4 lakhs.

Eligibility Criteria

CriterionScheme RequiresStatus

State / LocationAR—

Udyam Classmicro, small, medium—

Owner Categorygeneral, startup—

Annual TurnoverAny—

Sector & Business TypeAll sectors & types—

Business AgeNo restriction—

Area TypeAll area types—

Special ConditionsNone—

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