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TDB Technology Commercialisation Soft Loan

TDB Technology Commercialisation Soft Loan

Funds technology commercialisation in India through concessional TDB soft loans and selected equity participation for scalable innovation.

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TDB's flagship instrument provides soft loans — repayable at 5% simple interest per annum — covering up to 50% of total project cost. The scheme targets the commercialisation gap: companies that have developed or licensed a technology and need capital to scale manufacturing, build a prototype facility, or bring a product to market.

Eligible recipients are Indian registered companies (including MSMEs, startups, and PSUs) working in technology-intensive sectors. TDB also takes equity stakes in select cases. Applications are evaluated on technical merit, commercial viability, and the company's capacity to repay. There is no published grant component — this is a loan (and occasionally equity) instrument.

Concessional soft loans at 5% interest covering up to 50% of project cost for Indian companies commercialising indigenous or adapted technology.

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.Rolling
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.tdb.gov.in