DST–GDC I-NCUBATE Program Cohort 10

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GDC, IIT Madras

Chennai · Tamil Nadu · India

The Gopalakrishnan-Deshpande Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (GDC) was established in 2017 at IIT Madras by IIT alumni Kris Gopalakrishnan (Infosys co-founder) and Desh Deshpande (serial startup founder and philanthropist). GDC's primary objective is facilitating the…

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Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.

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ImpactNest 3.0 Startup Program IIML EIC

by IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre

Up to ₹2.5L

PIEDS Womenpreneur for Bharat 4.0

by PIEDS

Up to ₹15L

TANUH - C-CAMP Innovations Program: AI in NCDs

by Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP)

₹15L – ₹50L

iDEX Open Challenge

by Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)

Up to ₹1.5Cr

Subsidies

Patent Assistance

under Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022

by Department of MSME, Government of Madhya Pradesh

Up to ₹5L

Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022: Investment-Linked Assistance

under Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022

by Department of MSME, Government of Madhya Pradesh

Up to ₹15L

Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022: Margin Money & Interest Subsidy Scheme

under Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022

by Department of MSME, Government of Madhya Pradesh

Up to ₹47L

Punjab Startup Policy: Interest Subsidy Scheme

under Punjab Startup Policy

by Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab

Up to ₹5L

Debt programs

Seed Fund Scheme - Kerala Startup Mission

by Kerala Startup Mission

Up to ₹15L

Bihar Startup Policy 2022 Seed Grant for Validation-Stage Startups

under Bihar Startup Policy 2022

by Department of Industries, Government of Bihar

Up to ₹10L

Scaleup Seed Fund

by Kerala Startup Mission

Up to ₹25L

Soft Loan Scheme for Women Entrepreneurs

by Kerala Startup Mission

Up to ₹15L

Competitions closing soon

The Rice University Urban Sustainability Hackathon

by Rice University

Up to ₹15.8L

Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science with Nature

by Wellcome

₹2.1Cr – ₹8.3Cr

MIDC Innovation Grand Challenge 2026

by Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC)

Up to ₹2Cr

NexHack 2.0

by Institute of Information Technology & Management (IITM)

Up to ₹37,000

Equity closing soon

First Bite 2026 by Better Bite Ventures

by Better Bite Ventures

Up to ₹2.5Cr

GENESIS Investment 2.0

by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

Up to ₹50L

Assam Startup Funding Support 2026

by Department of Innovation, Incubation and Start-ups, Government of Assam

Up to ₹40L

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What is the DST-GDC I-NCUBATE Program?

It is an 8-week hybrid boot camp, jointly run by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, and GDC, IIT Madras. It aims to help research teams and early-stage startups commercialize deep-tech innovations from STEM research.

Who is eligible to apply for this program?

The program is open to research teams and early-stage startups comprising faculty, researchers, and students from Indian STEM institutions. Innovations should be between TRL 3 and TRL 5, with a working prototype or proof of technology. Teams of 3-4 members with a Faculty Lead and 2-3 Entrepreneur Leads, who have worked together for at least six months, are preferred.

What kind of financial support does the program offer?

While the program does not offer direct grants or equity investments, it provides reimbursement for travel and accommodation costs for attending the in-person workshops at IIT Madras, as per GDC norms. The primary benefits are intensive training, mentorship, and business development support.

What is the time commitment required from participants?

The program is intensive. Faculty Leads should commit about 40 hours over the 8 weeks, including workshops and webinars. Entrepreneur Leads are expected to devote at least 50 hours of instruction time/office hours, plus 50% of their working hours each week for customer interviews and preparatory work, for the entire 8-week duration. 100% attendance at all sessions is mandatory.

Is intellectual property (IP) required to apply?

No, it is not a prerequisite to have a registered patent or published paper. However, the startup/project team should either possess valid registered intellectual property or demonstrate the intent and capability to create IP based on their innovation.

When does Cohort 10 begin?

Applications are currently open for Cohort 10, which is scheduled to start on 25 October 2026. Specific application deadlines will be communicated upon submission and review of completed forms.

The DST–GDC I-NCUBATE Program, Cohort 10, is a joint initiative by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Gopalakrishnan-Deshpande Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (GDC) at IIT Madras. This intensive, practice-oriented program is designed to identify and nurture promising deep-tech startups and research teams based on STEM innovations from Indian universities and labs.

Launched with a vision to catalyze STEM research into scalable ventures, the program aims to transform lab-based inventions into high-impact startups that address India's complex socio-economic challenges. It provides participants with a transformative learning experience focused on developing an entrepreneurial mindset, enhancing business acumen, and mastering customer discovery methodologies. The program emphasizes a structured learning and validation journey, moving innovations from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3-5 towards market readiness.

Throughout the 8-week boot camp, participants engage in a hybrid learning model, combining in-person workshops at IIT Madras with weekly online webinars, one-on-one office hours with instructors, and mentorship sessions with business experts. A significant component involves extensive customer discovery exercises, requiring teams to conduct numerous stakeholder interactions to validate their assumptions and refine their value propositions. This program reflects a deep commitment from both DST and GDC to fostering technology-inspired entrepreneurship and accelerating India's path to becoming a developed nation.

DST–GDC I-NCUBATE Program Cohort 10

DST–GDC I-NCUBATE Program Cohort 10

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