Smt. Rajkumari Jain Seed Fund for Innovation
Funds BITS Pilani student and alumni startups with up to ₹50 lakh for innovation in AI, semiconductors, sustainability and other emerging sectors.
PIEDS provides seed funding of up to ₹50 lakh per startup under this scheme.
This fund is open only to startups founded by BITS Pilani students or alumni. It targets innovation in AI, semiconductors, sustainability and other emerging technology sectors.
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