FITT Investment Fund & SIDBI DeepTech Acceleration Program
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Quick Answer
Up to ₹1.5 crore equity funding plus a 6-month accelerator program for deep-tech startups affiliated with IIT Delhi.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1.5Cr
- Funding type
- Equity
- Provider
- FITT, IIT Delhi
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 14 December 2025. 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 Investment Fund, powered by IIT Delhi and SIDBI, is inviting applications from deep-tech ventures solving real, high-friction problems. Selected startups will receive up to ₹1.5 Crores in funding, along with access to the newly launched FITT-SIDBI Deeptech Accelerator Program.
This exclusive 6-month accelerator brings:
- 10 technical + business workshops
- Investor interactions
- Continuous monitoring via the FITT Investment Fund
- A high-visibility Demo Day
- Expert mentorship, market & investor access, IIT Delhi research + infrastructure support, and commercialisation pathways through FITT.
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…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹1.5Cr
What You Get
Selected startups receive equity investment of up to ₹1.5 crore (₹1,50,00,000) as part of the FITT-SIDBI Deeptech Accelerator Program.
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 are the key eligibility criteria?
The startup must be DPIIT recognized, currently incubated/accelerated/received grant through FITT, have at least one IP granted/filed/pending, be at Technology Readiness Level 4 or above, and be led by IIT alumni, FITT-associated, or incubated at FITT.
How much funding is provided?
Up to ₹1.5 crore (₹1,50,00,000) in equity funding.
What does the accelerator program include?
A 6-month program with 10 technical and business workshops, investor interactions, continuous monitoring, a Demo Day, expert mentorship, market and investor access, IIT Delhi research and infrastructure support, and commercialisation pathways through FITT.
Is DPIIT recognition mandatory?
Yes, the startup must be DPIIT recognized.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
