MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant/Fellowship Program at DERBI Foundation

DERBI Foundation

About this Opportunity

The MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant/Fellowship Program at DERBI Foundation is an early-stage startup support initiative designed to help founders build, validate, and scale impact-driven ventures.

Supported by MeitY Startup Hub and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, the program focuses on nurturing innovation-led startups working in high-impact technology and sustainability-driven sectors.

Selected startups receive financial grant support along with structured incubation, mentorship, and access to innovation infrastructure to accelerate product development and market readiness.

The program is delivered as an intensive 8-week structured hybrid engagement aimed at strengthening technical, business, and go-to-market capabilities of early-stage founders.

Eligibility

  • Early-stage startups, founders, and innovators working on technology or impact-driven solutions.
  • Applicants should be building solutions aligned with one or more of the program’s focus areas including sustainability, circular economy, AI/ML, deep tech, healthcare, sports technology, or mental health technology.
  • The program is suitable for startups at idea, prototype, MVP, or early revenue stages looking for grant support, mentorship, and incubation access.

Application Process

  • Submit the online application.
  • Applications are reviewed by the DERBI Foundation and program partners.
  • Shortlisted applicants may be invited for further evaluation or interaction.
  • Final selected startups are onboarded into the 8-week structured hybrid program with grant and incubation support.
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