Aarohan 6.0 – TIH IIT Bombay Seed Support Program (2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of funding does Aarohan 6.0 provide?

Aarohan 6.0 provides seed funding of up to ₹1 Crore to selected Agritech startups. This funding is offered in the form of equity or Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS), indicating an investment rather than a grant or loan.

What are the key eligibility criteria for startups?

Eligible startups must be incorporated as a Private Limited Company, be DPIIT-recognized or eligible for recognition, and have Indian promoters holding at least 51% shareholding. Crucially, their IoT-based Agritech solution must be at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or above, meaning it's already piloted or deployed. Startups should not have received prior investment from another TIH under NM-ICPS.

What specific sectors within Agritech are supported?

The program supports a range of Agritech sectors, including IoT & Satellite-Driven Remote Sensing for Agriculture, Drone-based Multispectral & Hyperspectral Crop Diagnostics, IoT-enabled Agricultural Supply Chain & Traceability, IoT-Based Food Quality & Safety Monitoring, Precision Agriculture, and general Food Value Chain Technologies. The focus is on IoT-based innovations in these areas.

What kind of support, besides funding, will selected startups receive?

Beyond financial investment, startups will benefit from extensive business and technical mentoring from experts, access to TIH IIT Bombay's advanced laboratories and technology infrastructure, and opportunities to participate in workshops and ecosystem events. They will also receive support for field validation, commercialization guidance, and access to the broader IIT Bombay startup ecosystem for networking and growth.

What is the application deadline and process?

The application deadline for Aarohan 6.0 is 16 August 2026, 11:30 PM. The process involves online application submission, document verification, technical and business evaluation, followed by pitch presentations for shortlisted startups, culminating in a final investment decision by the Investment Committee. You can apply through the official application form link provided.

Can I apply if my startup has received previous grants?

Yes, previous grant support from a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) or any other source does not affect eligibility for Aarohan 6.0. However, startups must not have received equity-based investment from another TIH under the NM-ICPS scheme.

Aarohan 6.0 is the latest iteration of the TIH IIT Bombay Seed Support Program, meticulously designed to identify and empower investment-ready Agritech startups. This initiative specifically targets companies that are pioneering innovative IoT solutions within the agricultural sector, aiming to address critical challenges from farm-level operations to complex supply chain management. The program is driven by the vision of accelerating high-impact IoT-enabled agricultural technologies, facilitating their transition from proven prototypes to commercialization and widespread adoption.

TIH IIT Bombay, a central government-funded Technology Innovation Hub under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), plays a pivotal role in fostering a robust startup ecosystem focused on IoT. Through Aarohan 6.0, the hub seeks to provide not just crucial capital but also comprehensive technical and business support. This includes providing access to state-of-the-art technology infrastructure, advanced laboratories, and a network of seasoned experts and mentors from IIT Bombay and the broader industry. The program is ideally suited for startups that have already demonstrated the efficacy of their solutions, reaching at least Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6, signifying a deployment-ready or commercially viable product. By investing in such ventures, Aarohan 6.0 aims to catalyze innovation and drive sustainable growth in India's agricultural landscape, leading to improved productivity, efficiency, and food security.

The selection process for Aarohan 6.0 is multi-staged and rigorous, designed to identify the most promising Agritech IoT startups. Following the online application submission and initial document verification, applications undergo a thorough technical and business evaluation. This evaluation assesses the innovativeness, market potential, team capabilities, and the technological readiness (TRL 6+) of the proposed solution. Shortlisted startups are then invited to deliver a Pitch Presentation to an expert panel, where they will articulate their vision, business model, and deployment strategy. The final investment decision is made by a dedicated Investment Committee, taking into account all evaluation aspects and the strategic alignment with TIH IIT Bombay's objectives. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further steps, and the decision of TIH IIT Bombay will be final.

Aarohan 6.0 – TIH IIT Bombay Seed Support Program

Aarohan 6.0 – TIH IIT Bombay Seed Support Program

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