Innovate with SSDI Program at Incubation Centre IIT Patna

Results & next round

Applications for this round closed on 25 February 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.

Selections for this programme are announced by Incubation Centre IIT Patna. Official links are listed under Sources below.

We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.

About this grant

Innovate with SSDI is a collaboration-driven opportunity hosted by Incubation Centre IIT Patna in partnership with Sharp Software Development India Pvt Ltd (SSDI), the Indian R&D arm of Sharp Corporation, Japan. The program invites innovative startups to co-develop next-generation solutions that power global products, platforms, and enterprise services.

The initiative focuses on resilient, sustainable, and scalable technology solutions with clear differentiation, especially those targeting SMB markets. Prototype, MVP, and go-to-market stage startups are encouraged to apply, with revenue-generating ventures having an added advantage.

Selected startups may engage with SSDI through pilot, validation, and enterprise readiness programs, enabling real-world deployment and testing of solutions. Additional collaboration pathways include platform and solution integration partnerships, commercial licensing, technology transfer opportunities, and potential strategic investment, including majority stake partnerships.

The program specifically targets Smart Work and Enterprise Solutions such as AI-powered document workflows, intelligent management systems including OCR and classification, secure enterprise content management platforms, smart collaboration tools for hybrid teams, and office productivity automation solutions.

Benefits & Funding

Fund type: Grant

What You Get

The program does not specify a grant amount. Instead, selected startups gain access to non-monetary collaboration pathways such as pilot and validation programs, enterprise readiness support, platform and solution integration partnerships, commercial licensing, technology transfer opportunities, and potential strategic investment (including majority stake partnerships).

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 stages of startups are eligible?

Prototype, MVP, and go-to-market stage startups are eligible. Revenue-generating startups have an added advantage, and early-stage innovations are also welcome.

What are the focus areas for solutions?

The program targets Smart Work and Enterprise Solutions, including AI-powered document workflows, intelligent management systems (OCR/classification), secure enterprise content management platforms, smart collaboration tools for hybrid teams, and office productivity automation.

Is the program currently accepting applications?

The program is closed. The application form (Google Form) is no longer accepting responses.

What collaboration opportunities are available beyond funding?

Selected startups may engage through pilot, validation, and enterprise readiness programs. Additional pathways include platform integration partnerships, commercial licensing, technology transfer, and potential strategic investment, including majority stake partnerships.