MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant at SINE IIT Bombay
Under TIDE 2.0 (Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs) by SINE, IIT Bombay
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Quick Answer
Non-dilutive grant up to ₹7 lakhs for first-generation technology innovators in ICT, provided through SINE IIT Bombay's pre-incubation program.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹7L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- SINE, IIT Bombay
- 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 SINE, IIT Bombay. 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 MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant provides funding up to ₹7 lakhs to technology entrepreneurs and startups in the ICT domain. The grant is designed to support first-generation innovators who have a formal business plan and a proof of concept for their idea. The program emphasizes the development of scalable technology-based business startups and requires recipients to pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations full-time. The grant is a non-dilutive form of support provided to individuals who are not already significant shareholders in another company.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
The Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) is the technology business incubator at IIT Bombay, based on the fifth floor of the RBTIC Building on the Powai campus in Mumbai. Formed as a society in 2004, it is recognised by the Department of Science and Technology as a…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹7L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Up to ₹7,00,000 grant provided as a non-dilutive form of support. Recipients must use the funds for technology development and scaling, while being part of the pre-incubation program at SINE IIT Bombay.
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
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 3
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
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 grant amount?
The grant provides funding up to ₹7,00,000.
Is this grant equity-free?
Yes, it is a non-dilutive grant; no equity is taken from the recipient.
Who can apply?
Indian citizens who are first-generation innovators, have completed a minimum of 4 years of formal full-time undergraduate/post-graduate education in science/engineering (or a 3-year degree/diploma in the same), and have a formal business plan and proof of concept. The applicant must not be a promoter or significant (>10%) shareholder in another company and cannot be receiving any other remuneration or fellowship concurrently.
Do I need to be registered with SINE IIT Bombay?
Yes, the grant recipient must be registered for the pre-incubation program at SINE for the entire duration of the support.
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
