Call for Startup Proposals at TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad
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Funding up to ₹15 lakhs with 12-month incubation at TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad for Indian startups developing autonomous navigation, robotics, AI-driven mobility, and connected systems solutions.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹15L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad
- Application deadline
- Deadline not announced
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
- Registrations needed
- DPIIT recognition
About this grant
TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad invites innovative Indian startups working in autonomous navigation, robotics, AI-driven mobility, and connected systems to apply for startup funding support.
Selected startups receive funding support along with structured incubation, technical mentorship, and access to advanced testbed infrastructure. The program is designed to help startups validate, test, and scale autonomous and intelligent navigation solutions.
The initiative also enables startups to connect with industry, academia, and government stakeholders while leveraging world-class autonomous vehicle and drone testbeds at IIT Hyderabad.
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Grant providers
TiHAN is the Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation at IIT Hyderabad. It is run by NM-ICPS TiHAN Foundation, a Section 8 company set up at IIT Hyderabad under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems and funded by the Department of Science and…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹15L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected startups receive funding up to ₹15 lakhs along with incubation support, technical mentorship, and access to advanced autonomous navigation testbed facilities.
Application Process
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Prepare proposal in Annexure A format
Download the prescribed Annexure A template and fill it with your startup proposal details.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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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.
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See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 3
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the funding amount?
The funding support is up to ₹15 lakhs per selected startup.
What is the duration of the program?
The program runs for 12 months.
Who can apply?
Indian startups with at least 51% Indian ownership, registered under DIPP's Startup Policy (pre-registration allowed), and working in autonomous navigation, robotics, AI-driven mobility, or connected systems are eligible.
How to submit a proposal?
Proposals must be submitted in the prescribed Annexure A format as a PDF via the Google Form. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
What documents are required with the proposal?
Proof of DPIIT registration (or pre-registration status) and necessary balance sheets must be included with the proposal.
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