IITK FinTech Spark Program at SIIC IIT Kanpur
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Quick Answer
The IITK FinTech Spark Program is a flagship initiative at IIT Kanpur designed to nurture the next generation of innovators by supporting high-potential student teams in building market-ready solut…
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹4L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- SIIC IIT Kanpur
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 28 February 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by SIIC IIT Kanpur. 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 IITK FinTech Spark Program is a flagship initiative by the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC), IIT Kanpur, designed to help students transform FinTech ideas into real startups.
The program focuses on nurturing early-stage FinTech innovations emerging from the IIT Kanpur campus and provides structured support from ideation to startup formation. Selected student teams receive funding support along with access to mentorship, laboratories, IP support, incubation facilities, and investor exposure.
Key focus areas include payments, lending, RegTech, InsurTech, financial inclusion, and cybersecurity in finance. The program follows a structured journey involving application screening, industry immersion, final pitching, and funding, enabling students to move from campus to company.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) is the startup incubator at IIT Kanpur. It was established in 2000 and now operates under the Foundation for Innovation & Research in Science & Technology (FIRST), IIT Kanpur. It works from two sites: the IIT Kanpur campus at…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹4L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Each selected team receives ₹4 Lakhs in milestone-based funding, disbursed quarterly upon performance evaluation. Additional follow-on seed funding from the donor may be available, possibly requiring equity, depending on evaluation. Teams also gain access to mentorship, labs, IP support, incubation, and investor exposure.
Application Process
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Call for Application
Submit team application online before the deadline.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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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.
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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
Who can apply for the IITK FinTech Spark Program?
UG students (all departments) who completed 4th semester. Teams: 2–3 members.
Can students from any department apply?
Yes, students from all departments are eligible.
What is the selection process?
Application → Shortlist → Industry Immersion → Final Pitch → Funding.
How much funding is provided?
Each team gets ₹4 Lakhs (quarterly disbursement).
Support beyond funding?
Mentorship, labs, IP support, incubation, investor access.
Can we incorporate while studying?
Yes, usually in 7th–8th semester.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
