DST NIDHI i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0 at CSVTU-FORTE
Under NIDHI-iTBI (Ignition Grant) by CSVTU Foundation
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Quick Answer
Early-stage startup support program under DST NIDHI i-TBI, providing ignition grant and incubation benefits to innovators from Chhattisgarh.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- CSVTU Foundation
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 7 February 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by CSVTU Foundation. 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 DST NIDHI i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0 is an early-stage startup support program implemented at CSVTU Foundation for Rural Technology and Entrepreneurship (CSVTU-FORTE) under the Department of Science and Technology’s NIDHI i-TBI initiative.
The program aims to encourage innovation-led entrepreneurship by supporting innovative ideas and early-stage startups, particularly from Chhattisgarh. Selected applicants receive Ignition Grant support along with incubation benefits such as co-working space, access to laboratories, mentorship, and structured training.
The grant is aligned with DST–NIDHI i-TBI norms and focuses on converting innovative ideas into viable prototypes and early products. Startups may also be considered for further incubation support based on performance and evaluation.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
CSVTU Foundation for Rural Technology and Entrepreneurship, known as CSVTU-FORTE, is a Section 8 company formed under the Companies Act 2013 and working under the aegis of Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University in Bhilai. It runs the university's incubator from UTD…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Ignition Grant of up to ₹10,00,000 along with incubation benefits such as co-working space, access to laboratories, mentorship, and structured training.
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 maximum grant amount under this scheme?
The grant can be up to ₹10,00,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Innovators and early-stage startups from Chhattisgarh with novel, technology-driven ideas at idea, prototype, or MVP stage.
Which sectors are focused?
Energy, Digital Technology, EdTech, IoT, Women-led ventures, and Social Impact startups.
What incubation benefits are provided?
Co-working space, access to laboratories, mentorship, and structured training.
Is the grant equity-free?
The existing information does not specify whether the grant is equity-free.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
