MeitY Startup Hub - TIDE 2.0 Scheme
Under TIDE 2.0 (Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs) by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
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Quick Answer
Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs (TIDE 2.0) scheme providing financial and technical support for startups using emerging technologies (IoT, AI, Blockchain, Robotics) in areas …
- Funding amount
- ₹4L – ₹7L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). 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 Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs (TIDE 2.0) Scheme aims to promote tech entrepreneurship by providing financial and technical support to startups engaged in using emerging technologies such as IoT, AI, Blockchain, Robotics, etc., in areas of societal relevance. The scheme is implemented through a network of TIDE 2.0 Incubation Centers across India and offers support at the Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) stage for idea validation and at the grant stage for PoC (proof of concept) to Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is the Government of India ministry for electronics and information technology. Its startup programmes are run through MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), the office founders deal with, which sits at Electronics Niketan, CGO…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- ₹4L – ₹7L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Financial grant of ₹4,00,000 – ₹7,00,000 for the PoC (proof of concept) to MVP (minimum viable product) development stage. Additional support at the EiR (Entrepreneur in Residence) stage for idea validation, including incubation and technical assistance.
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 are the eligibility criteria for the EiR (Idea Stage)?
Applicant must be a citizen of India, an individual or team with an innovative ICT-enabled idea in the specified thematic areas, willing to pursue the idea/startup full-time, and not availing similar fellowship/grant from other organizations concurrently.
What are the eligibility criteria for the Grant (PoC Stage)?
Applicant must be a citizen of India, a registered startup with a ready Proof of Concept in the specified thematic areas, willing to pursue the startup full-time, and not availing similar fellowship/grant from other organizations concurrently. The startup must register its company within 3 months of grant acceptance.
Are there any preferences in selection?
Preferences may be given to women entrepreneurs and startups with patents.
What is the funding amount under the Grant stage?
₹4,00,000 to ₹7,00,000.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
News
- Chitkara University Partners With Chandigarh Angels Network to Boost Startup Fundingsiliconindia.com · last month
Source: Google News aggregated
