ADITI 2.0 (Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX) - Defence Grant

iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence)

Details

Amount

₹0 - ₹25 crore

Deadline

October 30, 2025

Provider

iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence)

Type

grant

About this Opportunity

The ADITI 2.0 (Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX) program is a flagship initiative by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) under the iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) framework. It invites innovative Startups and MSMEs to develop next-generation technologies crucial for India’s defence sector, supporting the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

The program works through the submission of solutions against defined Problem Statements (PS). The example PS focuses on developing advanced Adaptive Camouflage for 'A' and 'B' Mechanised Infantry Vehicles to overcome existing challenges and improve camouflage standards in all terrains.

Key support:

  • Grant/Funding: Up to ₹25 Crore available for selected innovators.
  • Objective: To translate innovative ideas and technologies into commercially viable products for the Indian Defence Forces.

Eligibility

  • Applicant Type: Open to innovative Startups and MSMEs.
  • Focus: Developing next-generation defence technologies, including, but not limited to, the challenge domain of Adaptive Camouflage.
  • Technology Expectation: For the Adaptive Camouflage challenge, the expectation is a technology developed that provides a scientific methodology for better camouflage standards in all terrains for Mechanised Infantry vehicles.

Application Process

  1. Application Submission: Apply online via the link given below on iDEX poral against the specific problem statements released under the ADITI 2.0 scheme.
  2. Evaluation: Proposals from Startups/MSMEs are evaluated for their potential to develop next-gen defence technologies and address the defined problem statement (e.g., technical feasibility of the Adaptive Camouflage solution).
  3. Funding: Selected innovators receive the grant funding (up to ₹25 Crore) for the development of the technology/prototype/product.
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