FITT–Circulus Initiative at FITT, IIT Delhi
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Quick Answer
A structured pipeline for climate tech startups incubated at FITT IIT Delhi, offering systematic screening, evaluation, pitch readiness support, and potential equity investment of up to ₹8 crore.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹8Cr
- Funding type
- Equity
- Provider
- FITT, IIT Delhi
- Application deadline
- —
- Eligible stage
- Revenue
- Location
- Delhi
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 FITT, IIT Delhi. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this funding program
The FITT–Circulus Initiative is a structured sourcing, evaluation, and investment readiness pathway launched by Circulus Capital in partnership with the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi.
The initiative is designed to build a predictable and time-bound pipeline of high-quality climate tech, cleantech, and deeptech startups emerging from the FITT ecosystem. It focuses strongly on circular economy solutions, sustainable materials, advanced recycling technologies, energy efficiency, mobility, and industrial decarbonisation.
Selected startups undergo systematic screening, techno commercial evaluation, and pitch readiness support before being presented to the Circulus Investment Committee. Transformative ventures identified through this pipeline may be considered for equity investment along with active growth and scale-up support.
Eligibility
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Funding providers
FITT — the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer — is IIT Delhi's industry interface and the body that runs the institute's startup incubator. It was set up by the IIT Delhi Board of Governors as a registered society on 9 July 1992 and works out of the IIT Delhi…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹8Cr
What You Get
Eligible startups receive structured screening, techno-commercial evaluation, and pitch readiness support. Transformative ventures may be considered for equity investment (up to ₹8 crore) along with active growth and scale-up support from Circulus Capital.
Application Process
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Application submission
Startups incubated by FITT or its partner ecosystem submit their application through the program's portal.
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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.
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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 maximum equity investment available?
The initiative can provide equity investment of up to ₹8 crore per startup.
What technology readiness level (TRL) is required?
Startups must have a minimum TRL of 4, with preference given to those at TRL 7 or above.
Which sectors are eligible?
Eligible sectors include climate tech, cleantech, circular economy, sustainable materials, energy efficiency, mobility, and industrial decarbonisation.
Who can apply?
Startups must be incubated by or formally supported by FITT – IIT Delhi or its partner ecosystem.
What is the application process?
Selected startups undergo systematic screening, techno-commercial evaluation, and pitch readiness support before being presented to the Circulus Investment Committee for potential investment.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
