Domain-specific Centres of Excellence
By Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
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Quick Answer
A MeitY program that nurtures deep tech startups through domain-specific centres.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
Domain-Specific Centres of Excellence nurture startups with deep tech.
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
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is the Government of India ministry for electronics and information technology. Its startup programmes are run through MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), the office founders deal with, which sits at Electronics Niketan, CGO…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
MeitY provides this as a non-repayable grant, so founders do not pay the money back. It is delivered through Domain-specific Centres of Excellence, meaning support is tied to a centre focused on a specific technology domain, and the scheme's purpose is to nurture startups building deep tech. Eligibility is limited to startups in the tech sector.
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 Domain-specific Centres of Excellence program?
It is a program by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology that nurtures startups with deep tech through domain-specific centres.
Who is eligible to apply?
Startups in the tech sector can apply.
What type of funding does it provide?
It provides grant funding.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
