DDWS Innovation Challenge 2025–26

Deeptech, AI or space startups at product or revenue stage incubated at GUSEC.

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Prototype / ignition grant up to ₹10 lakh per startup · DST NIDHI i-TBI scheme run by Uttishthati Foundation at NIT Hamirpur · Focus: DeepTech & AI, Renewable & Green Energy, Smart & Sustainable Construction, AgriTech (incl. Himalayan Bio-Resources), HealthTech & Life Sciences · Expert mentorship, industry guidance and NIT Hamirpur innovation ecosystem access

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Space, drone or manufacturing startups at product stage seeking a global accelerator.

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Healthtech founders at product or revenue stage seeking a top global accelerator.

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Startups at any stage focused on circular economy or plastic waste reduction innovations.

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Student founders building deeptech, AI or agritech solutions at idea or product stage.

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Deeptech, AI or cleantech founders at any stage seeking a top global accelerator.

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Up to ₹10 lakh equity-free seed support per startup · Karnataka TBI 2.0 programme at KLE Tech Belagavi (₹10 cr govt backing per TBI) · Dedicated 5,100 sq. ft. incubation facility at Dr M S Sheshgiri Campus · Tri-state mandate — open to founders from Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra

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₹3–5 lakh grant support · 4-week intensive AI prototype sprint · Hybrid format — virtual + RTIH hubs/spokes across AP · Backed by Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (RTIH)

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Agri entrepreneurs in Uttar Pradesh at the idea stage with TRL 2+ technology.

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₹35,000/month stipend for up to 12 months (up to ₹4.2 lakh total) · Pre-incorporation grant — no company needed to apply · IITM Pravartak lab access at IIT Madras Research Park · Direct pipeline into PRAYAS / Seed Support System after prototype

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Prototype / ignition grant up to ₹10 lakh per startup · DST NIDHI i-TBI scheme run by Uttishthati Foundation at NIT Hamirpur · Focus: DeepTech & AI, Renewable & Green Energy, Smart & Sustainable Construction, AgriTech (incl. Himalayan Bio-Resources), HealthTech & Life Sciences · Expert mentorship, industry guidance and NIT Hamirpur innovation ecosystem access

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Startups across AI, deeptech or healthtech at any stage partnering with Samsung R&D.

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DPIIT-recognised startups operating in Uttar Pradesh seeking state-level grant support.

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₹3–5 lakh grant support · 4-week intensive AI prototype sprint · Hybrid format — virtual + RTIH hubs/spokes across AP · Backed by Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (RTIH)

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One-time grant up to ₹50 lakh · Equity-free / non-dilutive · Open to any Karnataka-registered startup · Mentorship + subsidized incubation at govt-backed incubators

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One-time grant up to ₹50 lakh · Reserved for women-led startups (51%+ women equity) · Equity-free / non-dilutive · Mentorship + subsidized incubation at govt-backed incubators

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Up to ₹2 crore grant for Solution / Product / Technology proposals (18 months) · ₹50 lakh Exploratory tier (12 months) for high-risk early-stage proposals · Focus: TB, emerging pathogens, syndromic panels, enteric pathogens — screening & diagnostics · Equity-free / non-dilutive (BIRAC Grand Challenges India)

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DPIIT-recognised agritech startups in Uttar Pradesh under 5 years old with TRL 5+ technology.

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DPIIT-recognised Madhya Pradesh startups seeking patent filing cost reimbursement.

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