Deadline Date: December 28, 2025
The DERBI Foundation, with the support of MeitY Startup Hub and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, invites applications for its Grant/Fellowship Program for Early-Stage Startups—designed to help founders validate, build, and scale impact-driven ventures.
The focus areas, of this opportunity include Sustainable Development Goals, Circular Economy, AI/ML & Deep Tech, Sports & Rehabilitation Tech, MedTech, and Mental Health Tech. This program is designed to help founders validate, build, and scale their impact-driven ventures. Selected startups will benefit from an intensive 8-week structured hybrid program, receive 1:1 mentorship from industry experts and ecosystem leaders, and gain access to DERBI’s labs, incubation, and innovation infrastructure. In addition, participants will receive scale-up and growth support to accelerate their journey from concept to market-ready solutions.The program offers funding of up to ₹7 Lakhs per startup to support development, prototyping, and initial scaling activities.
The DERBI Foundation Grant/Fellowship Program seeks to nurture early-stage founders who are developing transformative technologies that align with national priorities and global impact goals, providing them with the resources, guidance, and networks required for successful venture development.
For more information, visit DERBI Foundation.
