Deadline: 2 June 2024
C3iHub (IHub Ntihac Foundation) IIT Kanpur, along with its Technology Business Incubator (TBI), ‘FIRST’ (Foundation for Innovation & Research in Science & Technology) at IIT Kanpur, invites applications from Start-ups under CPS-DIAL (CPS-Dedicated Innovation Accelerators) Scheme.
Program Objectives
- C3iHub CPS-DIAL program, “CSAP”, aims to accelerate the growth of promising cybersecurity start-ups by providing funding support, mentorship, and access to resources.
- Under this accelerator program, high-potential start-ups will be fast-tracked to refine their business strategies and refine their products or services so that they can better meet the market demands and build successful, scalable businesses.
Areas to Apply
- Post Quantum Cryptography
- High Interaction Honeypots, Honeynets, Deception Orchestration, APT (Advanced Persistent Threat)
- Mobile Device Security Solutions, Mobile MDR (Managed Detection and Response), and Mobile Forensics
- Drone Security and Anti-drone Technology
Program Benefits
- Funding will vary from Rs. 25 lakhs to Rs. 2 Cr., depending on eligibility & performance of the start-up. Funding Support will be given in form of equity investment where C3iHub will acquire a certain percentage of the equity in the Start-up in exchange for the investment.
- Funding amount to selected start-up will be decided by the Evaluation Committee.
- During the accelerator program span (3-9 months), start-ups will receive guidance from industry experts and business mentors to Refine Product Features/Business Strategies and Improve Market Traction.
- Selected start-ups will have access to the C3iHub-IIT Kanpur ecosystem.
Eligibility Criteria
- Start-ups must have either partial or full products launched in market.
- Average Revenue generation for last 2 years should be ³ Rs. 1 Cr.
For more information, visit Department of Science and Technology.
