Call for Applications: TIDE 2.0 Grant Program (India)

The program mainly targets a valid PoC to be transformed to prototype or a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) by providing ample opportunities and support in terms of product development assistance, access to technical experts and mentoring. Thus the program provides facility for the development of POC/ready product thus bridging the gap between idea and prototype funding.

Program Timeline

• 12 months (May be extended to 18 months in special cases with approval from the committee).

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must have completed the basic graduation in Basic Sciences/Engineering/ Biotechnology/Medicine/Law etc. as on the date of accepting EIR.
• The applicant should be citizen of India with possession of a government approved proof of nationality such as a valid passport, voter’s id etc.
• The innovator must be under the age of 35.
• The applicant may be individual innovator or a nascent startup (less than 2 years old as on the date of application).
• The applicant (if not a startup) must be willing to incorporate a company within 3 months of the acceptance of TIDE 2.0 Grant.
• TIDE 2.0 Grant support recipient should not treat this support as a stop gap arrangement to support them in their academic pursuits or transition between jobs.
• Preferences will be given to Woman entrepreneurs.
• Preferences will be given to idea with a granted/published patent or at least a provisional patent applied.
• Preferences will be given for a well-structured dedicated team working towards the innovation.

For more information, visit Technology Business Incubator – KIET.