Excelium-SINE DeepTech Innovation Grant Program
Grants Indian deep-tech startups up to INR 20 lakh for product development and validation.
The grant is paid in milestone-based tranches over a 6-month tenure, for uses such as product development, in-house testing, regulatory approvals, and field trials. It is run by the Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay under Excelium Technologies' CSR grant, with a two-stage review by SINE staff and a selection committee.
Looks for early-stage Indian deep-tech startups at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 or above, registered as a private limited company with at least 51% Indian-citizen shareholding and DPIIT registration. Applicants must have a clear roadmap toward commercialization.
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