Patel Innovation Fund by PIEDS
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त्वरित उत्तर
The Patel Innovation Fund, managed by PIEDS BITS Pilani, offers equity funding of up to ₹5 Lakhs to innovative, technology-driven ventures from private limited companies, focusing on real-world impact.
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 12 September 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by PIEDS. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
इस फंडिंग प्रोग्राम के बारे में
The Patel Innovation Fund, spearheaded by the Pilani Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS) at BITS Pilani, is a pivotal initiative designed to foster groundbreaking innovation and entrepreneurship. This fund actively seeks out innovators and entrepreneurs who are developing impactful ideas, particularly those leveraging emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence. The core mission is to identify and support ventures with the potential to create significant real-world change and bring their solutions to market. PIEDS, as the incubation arm of BITS Pilani, leverages its extensive network and academic rigor to nurture promising startups. The fund aims to provide crucial early-stage financial support, acting as a catalyst for startups that are poised for significant growth and societal benefit. By focusing on technology-driven, scalable solutions, the Patel Innovation Fund plays a crucial role in building a vibrant startup ecosystem within India. It's an opportunity for dedicated founding teams to transform their well-researched concepts into tangible, monetizable products and services. The emphasis is on ventures that are not only innovative but also have a comprehensive understanding of their market and a clear strategy for financial sustainability.
पात्रता
देखें कि आप पात्र हैं या नहीं
पूरी पात्रता शर्तें — संस्था प्रकार, स्टेज, क्षेत्र, फाउंडर प्रोफ़ाइल और पंजीकरण आवश्यकताएं — साथ ही इस प्रोग्राम के लिए आपकी फ़िट। देखने के लिए साइन अप करें।
Funding providers
Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS) is the Technology Business Incubator of BITS Pilani, an autonomous not-for-profit society registered in 2013 under the Rajasthan Societies Registration Act. It is based at the Rakesh Kapoor Innovation Center on the…
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- राशि
- ₹5 Lakhs तक
आपको क्या मिलेगा
The Patel Innovation Fund provides equity funding of up to ₹5 lakhs to selected Private Limited companies. The call focuses on innovation and emerging technologies, including AI. At least one co-founder must be a BITSian, and the startup must not have previously received funding from PIEDS.
- बूटस्ट्रैप अनुकूल
- हाँ
आवेदन प्रक्रिया
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Submit application
Complete the PIEDS Accubate form before 12 September 2026, 11:59:59 pm IST.
आप
आवेदन कैसे करें
ड्राफ़्ट से वितरण तक चार चरण — हर चरण में एक कार्रवाई।
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अपना आवेदन ड्राफ़्ट करें
ग्रांट ट्रैकर के अंदर फ़ॉर्म भरें — AI आपके पिछले उत्तरों का उपयोग करके हर उत्तर का ड्राफ़्ट बनाता है, ताकि आपको खाली पन्ने से शुरुआत न करनी पड़े।
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शुरू करने से पहले प्रश्न देखें
इस कार्यक्रम के आवेदन फ़ॉर्म में पूछे जाने वाले सभी प्रश्न डाउनलोड करें, ताकि पोर्टल खोलने से पहले आप अपने उत्तर ऑफ़लाइन तैयार कर सकें।
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अपने दस्तावेज़ तैयार करें
चेकलिस्ट के हर दस्तावेज़ को एक ही फ़ोल्डर में तैयार रखें। दस्तावेज़ों की कमी आवेदन खारिज होने का सबसे बड़ा कारण है।
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आधिकारिक पोर्टल पर जमा करें
आधिकारिक आवेदन लिंक का उपयोग करें और अंतिम रूप से जमा करने से पहले सभी विवरण सत्यापित करें।
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फ़ॉलो अप करें
जमा करने के 5–7 दिन बाद प्राप्ति की पुष्टि और समीक्षा समयरेखा के बारे में पूछने के लिए संपर्क करें।
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
How much funding is available?
Up to ₹5 lakhs.
Who can apply?
A Private Limited Company with a full-time founding team, completed market research, a well-defined business plan and monetization strategy, and a scalable technology-driven venture. At least one co-founder must be a BITSian. The startup must not have previously received funding from PIEDS.
Is prior funding from other investors allowed?
Yes. The only stated restriction is that the startup must not have previously received funding from PIEDS.
When is the deadline?
12 September 2026, 11:59:59 pm IST.
Where do I apply?
Submit the application on the PIEDS Accubate form. Queries: tbi@pieds-bitspilani.org.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
