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IDFC FIRST Bank

IGNITE Incubation Programme on Sustainable Business Solutions

Pays a CSR grant, up to Rs 25 lakh for top performers, to sustainability startups.

Between cyclesIDFC FIRST BankIndia

Applications go through a multi-stage evaluation: an eligibility screen, an assessment by domain experts and jury members, a pitch presentation for shortlisted applicants, and a final cohort selection based on ratings. There is no fee to apply. IIM Calcutta Innovation Park runs the incubation on IDFC FIRST Bank's behalf, choosing up to sixteen startups for nine months of structured support that in

IGNITE looks for early-stage startups building sustainable business solutions in green manufacturing, waste recycling and upcycling, and clean technologies such as renewable energy, water management and climate-resilient innovation. It favours ventures that put local and indigenous resources to scalable, market-ready use.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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