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Research Development and Innovation Fund

Research Development and Innovation Fund

Funds Indian companies and startups scaling RDI-intensive technologies through concessional loans and equity.

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The Research Development and Innovation Fund is a funding route under the Department of Science and Technology and Anusandhan National Research Foundation, with Technology Development Board acting as a second-level fund manager for eligible technology entities. The instrument is not a grant; the TDB RDIF page states that the scheme provides long-tenure collateral-free loans and equity, and explici…

RDI-intensive technologies at TRL 4 and above in sunrise and strategic sectors, including energy transition and climate action, deep technology, AI, biotechnology, medical devices, digital economy, and digital agriculture.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.4 Feb 2031
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.Loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: tdb.gov.in