Chiratae Sonic DeepTech Program
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Quick Answer
Chiratae Sonic DeepTech Program is a fast-track grant initiative offering up to $2M in early-stage funding with a 48-hour review for selected DeepTech startups in India.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹18Cr
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Chiratae Ventures
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Eligible stage
- Revenue
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 1 February 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Chiratae Ventures. 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 Chiratae Sonic DeepTech Program is a fast-track investment initiative designed to back India’s most ambitious DeepTech founders. The program focuses on breakthrough technologies across SpaceTech, Robotics, Quantum Technologies, Energy and ClimateTech, AI, Advanced Manufacturing, BioTech, and MedTech.
Startups accepted into the program receive up to $2 million in early-stage funding (Seed to Series A), with an exceptionally rapid 48-hour turnaround on initial application review. The program also provides targeted industry support, strategic partnerships, visibility opportunities, and a platform to showcase innovations during the Sonic Demo Day.
Only 8–10 high-potential DeepTech startups are selected, ensuring focused attention, access to seasoned founders, connections to next-stage investors, and accelerated growth pathways for building transformative technologies.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
Chiratae Ventures is an Indian venture capital firm with its main office in Bengaluru. It was formed in 2006 as IDG Ventures, according to its own awards page, and it invests in technology startups. It is an investor, not an incubator, and its site lists no workspace or…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹18Cr
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Up to $2 million in early-stage grant funding (Seed to Series A). Startups also receive industry support, strategic partnerships, visibility, and the opportunity to showcase on Sonic Demo Day.
Application Process
- 1
Submit application
Complete the online application form via Typeform.
You - 2
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
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.
- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
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?
Up to $2 million in early-stage funding (Seed to Series A).
How long does the application review take?
Initial review of applications is completed within 48 hours.
How many startups are selected?
Only 8–10 high-potential DeepTech startups are selected per cohort.
Which sectors are eligible?
Eligible sectors include SpaceTech, Robotics, Quantum Technologies, Energy & ClimateTech, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Manufacturing, BioTech, and MedTech.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
