I-DAPT HUB Incubation Cohort 3 , IIT (BHU) Varanasi
By I-DAPT HUB Foundation, IIT (BHU) Varanasi
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Quick Answer
Grants up to ₹1 Cr + IIT BHU incubation for AI, IoT, robotics, and DAPT startups across India.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1Cr
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
- Registrations needed
- DPIIT recognition, Private Limited company registration
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 May 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by I-DAPT HUB Foundation, IIT (BHU) Varanasi. 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 I-DAPT HUB Foundation is a Technology Innovation Hub at IIT (BHU) Varanasi, established as a Section 8 company under the Government of India's National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), supported by the Department of Science & Technology. It supports early-stage Indian startups working on AI, data analytics, IoT, cyber-physical systems, robotics, and AR/VR, with Data Analytics & Predictive Technologies (DAPT) as its core thematic focus.
Cohort 3 funds up to 10 companies per year with grants of up to ₹1 crore, alongside mentorship from IIT BHU faculty and industry experts, access to cutting-edge labs and infrastructure, and connections to industry and government networks. Selected startups receive office space, technical support, market access, legal guidance, and structured pathways to follow-on funding.
The program is open to Indian incorporated startups from idea stage through paying-customer stage, across pre-seed, seed, and Series A. Intake is sector-agnostic but oriented around the DAPT core. Past portfolio includes UNSNARL Technologies and NCode Sutram.
Cohort 3 applications close on 31 May 2026.
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Grant providers
I-DAPT-HUB Foundation is a Section 8 not-for-profit company based at IIT (BHU) Varanasi. It is the Technology Innovation Hub for Interdisciplinary Data Analytics and Predictive Technologies, set up under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems, which the…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹1Cr
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
Selected startups receive grants of up to ₹1 crore, alongside office space at IIT BHU's I-DAPT HUB, mentorship from IIT BHU faculty and industry experts, technical support, legal guidance, and access to cutting-edge labs and infrastructure. The program also opens market access pathways and direct connections to industry and government networks for follow-on funding. Up to 10 companies are funded per year.
- Cohort size
- 10 startups
- Application fee
- Free
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Application Fee
Free
Application Process
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Online Application
Submit the application on F6S with startup details, founders' equity structure, DPIIT certificate, business plan and technology/product documentation.
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How to apply
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Line up your documents
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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
How much grant funding does the program offer?
Up to ₹1 crore in non-dilutive grants per selected startup.
Who can apply to I-DAPT HUB Cohort 3?
Indian-incorporated, DPIIT-recognised startups with at least one full-time founder and at least one founder holding 51% equity. Sector-agnostic with DAPT as the core focus.
How many startups are funded per cohort?
Up to 10 companies are funded per year.
What sectors does I-DAPT HUB target?
AI, ML, data analytics, IoT, cyber-physical systems, robotics, AR/VR, with broader thematic interest in cleantech, agritech, edtech, healthtech, smart mobility, and Industry 4.0.
What is the application deadline?
31 May 2026.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
