Incubator & AcceleratorGrant
IGNITE - Fueling DeepTech Innovation for Impact
Apply by Nov 5, 2025
About
IGNITE is a strategic initiative by IDFC FIRST Bank and FITT, IIT Delhi, designed to support startups in deep-tech and clean-tech sectors, offering financial grants, mentorship, and resources to drive impactful innovations in sustainability and social good, with applications open until November 5, 2025.
Benefits
- Non-dilutive grant up to ₹30 Lakhs per startup
- Flexibility across R&D, prototyping, compliance, and pilots
- Workshops on product design, market entry, and fundraising
- Mentorship from IIT Delhi faculty and industry leaders
- Investor Connect Series with VCs & angels
- Media visibility and certificate from FITT & IDFC FIRST Bank
Eligibility Criteria
- Registered with DPIIT
- For-profit entity (Pvt. Ltd./LLP/OPC), under 7 years old
- Product with social impact aligned to ESG goals
- Clear roadmap for commercialization & scale
- No defaults or blacklisting by any agency
- Works in Sustainability, Green Tech, Climate Action, or AI for Social Good
- Technology Readiness Level 6+
Target Region
India
Target Sector
Sustainability, Climate, Green Tech, AI for Social Good, Deep Tech
IDFC FIRST Bank, FITT, IIT Delhi