IBITF Call for Proposals 2026
By IIT Bhilai Innovation and Technology Foundation
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Quick Answer
IIT Bhilai Innovation and Technology Foundation (IBITF) funds and incubates startups and MSMEs taking a TRL 3+ innovation to market, with an indicative 60:40 cost share.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Equity
- Application deadline
- 23d — 26 Nov 2026
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
About this funding program
IIT Bhilai Innovation and Technology Foundation (IBITF), a Category-A Technology Innovation Hub under DST’s National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), is inviting proposals for its Call for Proposals 2026. The call backs startups, MSMEs and companies that want to turn an innovation at TRL 3 or above into a market-ready product. Funding follows an indicative 60:40 structure: IBITF supports 60% of the project and the applicant contributes at least 40%, subject to project approval and availability of funds. Alongside funding, selected teams get technical and domain mentorship, incubation support, industry and ecosystem connections, and help with product development, deployment, market access and commercialisation. Projects run for 6 to 12 months. Focus areas are FinTech, AgriTech, HealthTech, AI/ML, Blockchain, IoT, e-payments and other emerging technologies.
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Funding providers
Benefits & Funding
What You Get
- Funding support: an indicative 60:40 structure — 60% IBITF support and a minimum 40% applicant contribution, subject to project approval and availability of funds.
- Mentorship: technical and domain-specific mentorship from experts.
- Incubation: incubation support and expert guidance.
- Industry connect: industry and ecosystem connections and networking opportunities.
- Product development and market access: support for product development, deployment and commercialisation.
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
Proposals are reviewed by IBITF. Support is subject to project approval and availability of funds.
Application Process
- 1
Submit proposal
Apply online on the Accubate portal by 26 November 2026.
You - 2
- 3
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
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What funding does the call offer?
Funding follows an indicative 60:40 structure: IBITF supports 60% of the project and the applicant contributes at least 40%. Support is subject to project approval and availability of funds.
Who can apply?
DPIIT-recognised startups, registered MSMEs/SMEs, enterprises and companies. Prior product development or R&D experience is welcomed.
Which technology areas are in focus?
FinTech, AgriTech, HealthTech, AI/ML, Blockchain, IoT, e-payments and other emerging technologies.
What TRL is expected?
The preferred Technology Readiness Level is 3 or above.
How long do projects run?
Six to twelve months.
What is the last date to apply?
26 November 2026, 11:59:59 pm.
