UPES-DST-iTBI Ignition Grant 2.0

About

A grant program providing substantial financial support and access to expert mentorship for early-stage innovators working on projects in DeepTech, AI, AgriTech, and Sustainability Technology. Participants will benefit from dedicated prototyping facilities and are required to engage in a structured cohort program to develop their ideas into market-ready solutions.

Benefits

• 💰Grant Support
  Up to ₹10 Lakhs in funding for project development
• 🎓Expert Mentorship
  Access to mentorship from industry veterans and domain specialists
• 🏢Prototyping Facilities
  Dedicated access to prototyping and lab facilities for product development and testing

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to students, researchers, and early-stage startups at the ideation, PoC, prototype, or MVP stage
• Must be working in one of the focus areas: DeepTech, AI and ML, AgriTech, or Sustainability Technology
• No revenue minimum required, pre-revenue and pre-incorporation applicants are eligible

Participation Commitments

• Must participate in cohort-based programs lasting 8 to 10 weeks
• Engage in prototype development and validation activities
• Present progress and outcomes to mentors and evaluators

Target Region

India

Target Sector

DeepTech, AI/ML, AgriTech, Sustainability Technology