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Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs

TIDE 2.0 Incubator-Routed Support

Funds Indian startups routed through incubators for AI and digital product commercialization.

Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs (TIDE 2.0) is a scheme operated by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, designed to promote tech entrepreneurship through financial and technical support to incubators engaged with ICT-enabled startups. The program targets founders using emerging technologies — including IoT, artificial intellige…

ICT-enabled emerging-tech ventures (IoT, AI, blockchain, robotics) addressing societal challenges in seven thematic areas.

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.Grant
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: 24 Jul 2026Source: msh.meity.gov.in