Fortify to Scale Grand Challenge by Bharat Impact
By Bharat Impact Incubation Centre
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A national nutrition-focused grand challenge under the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge, supporting startups in nutraceuticals, fortified foods, functional foods, and dietary supplements with technic…
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹2.5L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Bharat Impact Incubation Centre
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Eligible stage
- Revenue
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 25 December 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Bharat Impact Incubation Centre. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
Fortify to Scale is a national nutrition-focused grand challenge launched under the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge. It aims to empower startups working in nutraceuticals, fortified foods, functional foods, and dietary supplements. The program supports ventures addressing India’s massive nutrition gap by enabling them to scale safely and scientifically.
Powered by Jubilant Ingrevia Limited and backed by Bharat Impact’s incubation ecosystem, the program provides access to technical expertise, compliance support, labs, manufacturing facilities, market linkages, and institutional buyers.
It serves as a growth platform for startups striving to deliver high-value, science-backed nutrition solutions aligned with global standards.
Selected startups also get opportunities for grants, investment, mentorship, and global partnerships.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
BHARAT IMPACT is a social-impact incubator run by Jubilant Bhartia Foundation, the not-for-profit CSR arm of the Jubilant Bhartia Group, from a centre in Sector-59, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It works with startups building solutions for the United Nations Sustainable Development…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹2.5L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Up to ₹2,50,000 in grant funding, plus access to technical expertise, compliance support, labs, manufacturing facilities, market linkages, institutional buyers, and opportunities for further investment and global partnerships.
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
Which startups are eligible for this program?
Startups in nutraceuticals, fortified foods, functional foods, or dietary supplements, with existing products and revenue, ready to scale, committed to public health impact and commercial growth, and aligned with FSSAI fortification standards and global nutrition goals.
What is the maximum grant amount?
Up to ₹2,50,000.
What kind of support does the program provide beyond the grant?
Access to technical expertise, compliance support, labs, manufacturing facilities, market linkages, institutional buyers, mentorship, and global partnership opportunities.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
