Ideathon 2.0 - Startup & MSME Innovation Grant at iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar
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Quick Answer
Innovation grant of up to ₹5 Lakh for registered startups and MSMEs with SC founders, focusing on agri-tech and rural tech solutions, under NM-ICPS at IIT Ropar.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹5L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- AWaDH, IIT Ropar
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 25 November 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by AWaDH, IIT Ropar. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
This category of Ideathon 2.0 is designed to support Registered Startups and MSMEs with funding, mentorship, and market linkages to scale their technology-driven solutions under the NM-ICPS scheme.
The primary goal is to provide innovation grants for product/service development related to the focus-areas and to strengthen the overall inclusive technology ecosystem.
Key Offerings:
- Grant Support: Up to ₹5 Lakh Grant/Startup.
- Support: Mentorship, market linkages, and access to the IIT Ropar ecosystem.
- Inclusion Mandate: Innovation grants, mentoring, and market linkages for companies/startups/MSME with founder/Co-founder belonging to the SC (Scheduled Caste) community.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
iHub – AWaDH is the working name of the IIT Ropar Technology and Innovation Foundation, a Section 8 not-for-profit company on the IIT Ropar campus at Rupnagar, Punjab. It is one of the Technology Innovation Hubs set up under the Department of Science and Technology's National…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹5L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Grant support up to ₹5 Lakh, mentorship, market linkages, and access to the IIT Ropar ecosystem.
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
Who can apply for this grant?
Registered companies, startups, and MSMEs developing technology-driven solutions, with a founder or co-founder belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.
What is the maximum grant amount?
Up to ₹5 Lakh per startup.
What are the focus areas?
Climate-Smart Agriculture, Water & Soil Systems, Agri-Waste & Circular Economy, Digital Agri-Health and Rural Tech, and Inclusive Skilling.
Is the scheme currently open for applications?
No, the application form is no longer accepting responses, indicating the scheme is closed.
Does the grant require equity?
The available information does not specify whether the grant is equity-free or requires equity.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
