Deadline Date: April 30, 2026
The DST-iTBI Ignition Grant is requesting applications to support innovators in transforming ideas and proof-of-concept solutions into scalable startups through funding, mentorship, and infrastructure support.
The focus areas of this opportunity include agriculture and rural technology, rural health and sanitation, and women empowerment, with an emphasis on early-stage innovation and hardware-based solutions that address real-world challenges in these sectors.
The program provides a range of benefits to selected participants, including expert mentorship, prototype and laboratory support, market validation assistance, and opportunities for industry and investor connections to strengthen commercialization pathways.
The grant offers funding of up to ₹10 lakhs to support innovators, students, researchers, and early-stage startups working at the ideation or proof-of-concept stage. The initiative is particularly encouraging applications from hardware-focused innovations aimed at solving grassroots-level problems.
The program aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem by enabling emerging creators to develop practical solutions and transition from concept to viable startup ventures with structured technical and financial support.
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