Greenovator i-TBI Ignition Grant Cohort 3.0 — NIT Srinagar
Under NIDHI-iTBI (Ignition Grant) by Greenovator Incubation Foundation (GIF), NIT Srinagar
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Quick Answer
Prototype grant up to ₹10L from NIT Srinagar's DST-iTBI incubator (GIF) for science & tech-based startup ideas.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 15 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Greenovator Incubation Foundation (GIF), NIT Srinagar. 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-iTBI Ignition Grant is a prototype-stage grant offered by the Greenovator Incubation Foundation (GIF), NIT Srinagar — an Inclusive Technology Business Incubator (iTBI) backed by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the NIDHI Scheme. Cohort 3.0 invites applications from innovators and early-stage startups working on science and technology-based ideas with strong commercialization potential.
Selected innovators receive a prototype grant of up to ₹10 lakh to develop and validate their solution, alongside structured incubation support: mentorship and technical guidance, prototype development assistance, co-working space and lab facilities at NIT Srinagar, networking opportunities and market validation help.
The programme prioritises ideas in healthcare and MedTech, GreenTech and CleanTech, artificial intelligence, deep tech, sustainability, and emerging technology domains — with thematic breadth across agriculture and horticulture tech, smart mobility, and adjacent science-driven sectors.
Selection runs through a structured pipeline: application submission, shortlisting, pitching to the GIF panel, panel evaluation, and grant award. The initiative is designed to help science-and-tech innovators in and around the Kashmir region — and beyond — convert ideas into prototypes and prototypes into ventures.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Greenovator Incubation Foundation (GIF) is a not-for-profit Section 8 company set up by the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar and based on the institute's Hazratbal campus in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. It calls itself an Inclusive Technology Business Incubator,…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
Beyond the prototype grant of up to ₹10 lakh, selected innovators receive mentorship and technical guidance from domain experts, prototype development support, access to GIF / NIT Srinagar's co-working space and lab facilities, structured networking opportunities and market validation assistance to help move ideas from prototype to early commercialization.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
Applications are screened by the GIF team against scientific merit, technology fit and commercialization potential. Shortlisted applicants pitch their idea to the GIF panel (technical and business members) and DST evaluators. The panel evaluates pitches on innovation, impact, feasibility and team capability. Selected innovators are awarded the ignition grant and onboarded into GIF's incubation programme.
Application Process
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Application Submission
Submit the application via the official GIF / NIT Srinagar Google Form with idea/solution details, founder information and supporting documents.
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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
Who can apply for the Greenovator Ignition Grant?
Individual innovators or early-stage startups with science and technology-based ideas at the idea-to-prototype stage.
How much funding does the program offer?
Up to ₹10 lakh as a prototype grant per selected idea / team under the DST NIDHI iTBI Scheme.
Does GIF take equity?
No. The Ignition Grant is non-dilutive — selected innovators retain full ownership of their venture.
What is the selection process?
Application → screening → shortlisting → pitching to GIF panel → panel evaluation → grant award and incubation onboarding.
Do I need to be from Kashmir to apply?
The programme is run from NIT Srinagar but applications are open to innovators across India, provided they can engage with the GIF incubator for the prototype phase.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
