IMPACT 3.0 Program at IPTIF
By IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation (IPTIF)
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Quick Answer
Equity-based acceleration program for deep-tech startups in Cyber-Physical Systems, offering up to ₹50 lakhs funding and structured support from TRL 2 to TRL 8.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹50L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 21 January 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation (IPTIF). Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
IMPACT 3.0 is the flagship Innovation-to-Market Product Acceleration Program of IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation (IPTIF) under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
The program is designed to accelerate deep-tech innovations in Cyber-Physical Systems and Intelligent Collaborative Systems (ICS) from early translational research to pilot-scale pre-commercialization. It supports the full technology development pipeline including idea validation, prototype development, MVP-to-product market fit, certification, pilot manufacturing, and field trials.
IMPACT 3.0 offers equity-based funding and structured acceleration support across TRL levels 2 to 8, enabling academia–industry collaboration and research-to-startup transitions. The program targets applications in Energy, Safety, Healthcare, Automotive, Agriculture, Defense, and other domains of national importance, with a maximum funding support of up to INR 50 Lakhs per project depending on category and stage.
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Grant providers
IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation, known as IPTIF, is a not-for-profit company set up by IIT Palakkad in 2020. It is one of 25 Technology Innovation Hubs the Department of Science and Technology created under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹50L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Equity-based funding of up to ₹50 lakhs along with structured acceleration support including idea validation, prototype development, MVP-to-product market fit, certification, pilot manufacturing, and field trials.
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
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum funding amount?
The maximum funding support is up to INR 50 Lakhs per project, depending on category and stage.
Is the funding equity-free?
No, the program offers equity-based funding. Equity, royalty, or revenue-sharing models apply depending on the category.
Who can apply?
Eligible applicants include faculties from academic/research institutions (planning to register a startup or with patents), DPIIT-recognized startups with a minimum viable prototype, and mid-stage startups/MSMEs with customer-ready products.
What technology areas are covered?
The program focuses on Cyber-Physical Systems and Intelligent Collaborative Systems, with applications in Energy, Safety, Healthcare, Automotive, Agriculture, Defense, and other domains of national importance.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
