MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant for Prototype Development at PSG-STEP
Under TIDE 2.0 (Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs) by PSG-STEP
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Quick Answer
Grant for developing a Proof-of-Concept into a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for early-stage tech startups, supported by MeitY under the TIDE 2.0 scheme at PSG-STEP.
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 25 November 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by PSG-STEP. 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 at PSG-STEP is aimed at providing financial support for Prototype Development to nascent startups. The funding is intended to take a definite Proof-of-Concept (PoC) and develop it further into a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), helping the startup advance towards the market. PSG-STEP is associated with the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) under the TIDE 2.0 scheme.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
PSG-STEP is a technology business incubator run by PSG College of Technology in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was set up in 1998 with backing from the Department of Science & Technology, IDBI and ICICI, and now works with the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹7L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Grant funding of up to ₹7,00,000 to support prototype development activities that advance a Proof-of-Concept toward a Minimum Viable Product.
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 stage of startup is eligible for this grant?
Nascent startups that already have a definite Proof-of-Concept (PoC) and are at the early prototype stage are eligible.
What is the maximum grant amount available?
The grant provides up to ₹7,00,000 (the exact maximum is not stated beyond this range).
What are the focus areas for this scheme?
Focus areas include Healthcare/Medtech, Edutech, Agritech, Fintech, Environment & Cleantech, Infrastructure & Transportation, among others.
Which technologies are preferred?
Startups leveraging IoT, AI, Blockchain, Robotics, or similar technologies are preferred.
Is the grant equity-free?
The existing database does not specify whether the grant is equity-free; please refer to the scheme's official terms for this detail.
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
