Programs

IPRs & Prototypes

Protect your innovations and turn ideas into market-ready assets

About AIC-SKU

Atal Incubation Centre – Sri Krishnadevaraya University

Atal Incubation Centre – Sri Krishnadevaraya University (AIC-SKU), located in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, is a premier incubation centre established under the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Government of India. AIC-SKU is dedicated to fostering a vibrant startup ecosystem by providing infrastructure, mentorship, funding access, and networking opportunities to innovators, entrepreneurs, and startups.

With a mission to nurture innovation and entrepreneurship, AIC-SKU supports startups across various sectors including agriculture, technology, healthcare, and sustainability. The centre serves as a bridge between academic research and commercial ventures, helping transform ideas into scalable businesses.

IPRs & Prototypes

What are IPRs & Prototypes?

Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are legal protections granted to creators and innovators for their inventions, designs, literary and artistic works, and symbols used in commerce. IPRs include patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets — each serving to protect different types of innovations and creative works.

Prototypes are early-stage working models of a product or solution that demonstrate its functionality and feasibility. At Startup Jãthara 2026, innovators can showcase their working prototypes and receive expert guidance on protecting their intellectual property, licensing, and commercializing their innovations.

Patents

Protect your inventions and technical innovations with patent filings, ensuring exclusive rights to your ideas.

Trademarks

Safeguard your brand identity, logos, and product names with trademark registration and protection.

Prototypes

Showcase working prototypes of your products and receive feedback from experts and potential investors.