ADITI 2.0 (Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX) - Defence Grant
Under iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) by Defence Innovation Organisation
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Quick Answer
Defence grant of up to ₹25 crore for startups and MSMEs developing next-generation technologies under the iDEX framework.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹25Cr
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Defence Innovation Organisation
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 30 October 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Defence Innovation Organisation. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
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
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Grant providers
The Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) is a not-for-profit Section 8 company formed under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It funds and manages Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), the framework through which startups,…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹25Cr
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Up to ₹25 crore grant for selected innovators to develop and commercialize next-generation defence technologies.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the objective of ADITI 2.0?
To translate innovative ideas and technologies into commercially viable products for the Indian Defence Forces.
Who can apply?
Innovative Startups and MSMEs.
What technologies are targeted?
Next-generation defence technologies, including but not limited to the challenge domain of Adaptive Camouflage for Mechanised Infantry Vehicles.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
News
- Defence Ministry's 1st iDEX winner: How a Swadeshi Firefighting Robot Fits into the Unfinished Lesson of Op Sindoorrepublicworld.com · last week
- iDEX Impact Turns Drone Prototype of a Labourer’s Son into a National Opportunityraksha-anirveda.com · 3 weeks ago
Source: Google News aggregated
