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Sandip TBI

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant (Proof-of-Concept to MVP)

Grants Indian innovators up to INR 7 lakh to turn a proof-of-concept into a viable product.

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Selected applicants receive a grant-in-aid of up to INR 7 lakh over twelve months to turn an existing proof-of-concept into a minimum viable product, delivered under the MeitY TIDE 2.0 scheme through Sandip TBI's own Nashik incubation programme. Alongside the cash, grantees get incubation space, mentoring on IP, legal, regulatory and business-development matters, access to a digital fabrication la

Looks for Indian citizen applicants who already have a proof-of-concept (PoC) for an ICT-enabled solution addressing a nationally relevant problem, such as healthcare, agriculture, or clean energy. At least one team member must be willing to work on the idea full-time, and applicants cannot already hold funding from another source for the same idea.

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.12 months
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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