Ignition Grant under the NIDHI iTBI Scheme at AdtU
Pays up to INR 10 lakh for early healthcare and ICT prototype innovations.
Support covers prototype/MVP funding plus access to R&D labs and co-working space, mentorship from industry experts, and networking with investors and entrepreneurs. The money cannot pay the grantee or their relatives, repay existing loans, cover rent or permanent infrastructure, or serve as a stop-gap for other pursuits; the startup must have annual turnover under Rs. 25 lakh and be no more than …
The Ignition Grant targets Healthcare and ICT-based innovations such as AI, IoT, blockchain and robotics that are still at prototype or MVP stage. It excludes pure software development, e-commerce, service solutions, app-based projects, and funding for academic research or student internships.
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