The IGNITE Program is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by IDFC FIRST Bank in partnership with FITT-IIT Delhi. It is designed for high-potential Deep-Tech startups.
The program offers a Grant of up to ₹30 Lakhs to eligible ventures.
IGNITE is envisioned as a structured initiative that combines:
- Funding (Patient Capital)
- Mentorship
- Outreach and Monitoring
It focuses on building a strong ecosystem of knowledge-sharing and capacity-building to help startups turn deep innovation into real-world, commercially viable solutions with social impact.