MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant at IIM Calcutta (call closing Dec 2025)
Under TIDE 2.0 (Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs) by IIM Calcutta Innovation Park
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Quick Answer
The MeitY TIDE 2.0 call at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park that closed on 8 Dec 2025 — 12-month incubation and a ₹7 lakh grant for ICT startups with a proof of concept.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹7L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- IIM Calcutta Innovation Park
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Eligible stage
- Product
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 8 December 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IIM Calcutta Innovation Park. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
This listing covers the MeitY TIDE 2.0 call at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park with a deadline of 8 December 2025.
This program, supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), is part of the broader Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs (TIDE 2.0) initiative. The primary goal is to help ICT-based startups scale their Proof-of-Concept (PoC) to a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
It is a 12-month incubation program at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, providing:
- A ₹7 Lakhs grant for one year for MVP development.
- Incubation support at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park.
- Opportunities to pitch for seed funding upon program completion.
The TIDE 2.0 program aims to strengthen 2000 Technology Startups leveraging ICT enabled technologies in selected areas of national concern.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) is a Section 8, not-for-profit company set up in 2014 under the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta. It is recognised as a Technology Business Incubator by the Department of Science and Technology, and it is based on the IIM Calcutta…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹7L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
₹7 Lakhs grant provided over 12 months for MVP development, along with incubation support at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park. Upon completion, startups can pitch for seed funding.
How to apply
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- 1
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- 2
Line up your documents
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- 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 grant amount and duration?
The program provides a ₹7 Lakhs grant over a 12-month incubation period for MVP development.
What are the eligibility criteria?
Applicants must be Indian citizens with a Proof of Concept in an ICT-enabled solution addressing a national priority domain (Healthcare, Education, Agriculture, etc.). At least one team member must commit full-time. The startup cannot already have funding from other fellowship/grant/seed fund.
Is equity taken?
The existing information does not specify whether the grant is equity-free. It is described as a grant, but terms are not stated.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
News
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