Nitto Denko Startup Innovation Challenge: Flexible Sensing at SINE
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Quick Answer
A 3-month paid Proof-of-Concept (PoC) grant opportunity for DPIIT-registered startups to develop solutions using Nitto Denko's flexible and stretchable sensors, with mentorship and lab access at SI…
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- SINE, IIT Bombay
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 11 November 2025. 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 Nitto Denko Startup Innovation Challenge is a collaborative program between SINE IIT Bombay and Nitto Denko Corporation, focused on advancing innovations in flexible sensing technologies and enabling long-term strategic partnerships.
The program aims to support startups that can leverage Nitto Denko's highly flexible and stretchable sensors (designed to measure angular displacement, flexing, strain, torsion, or force sensing) to create innovative solutions. The program duration is structured for three months.
Key Offerings:
- Funding: Paid PoC (Proof-of-Concept) Opportunity with milestone-based progress tracking.
- Mentorship: Access to Nitto Denko's technical experts, SINE’s pool of mentors (business modeling, GTM strategy), and industry leaders.
- Resources: Access to SINE’s lab infrastructure as per guidelines.
- Strategic Partnership: Opportunity to demonstrate the solution at Demo Day to Nitto Denko leadership for potential strategic collaboration.
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
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected startups receive a paid Proof-of-Concept opportunity with milestone-based progress tracking. The exact grant amount is not specified.
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 duration of the program?
The program is structured for three months.
Is equity taken in exchange for the funding?
The scheme description does not mention equity; it is structured as a paid Proof-of-Concept grant.
What kind of mentorship is provided?
Startups get access to Nitto Denko's technical experts, SINE’s mentors (business modeling, GTM strategy), and industry leaders.
What are the eligibility criteria?
Applicants must be DPIIT-registered startups at the MVP or post-MVP stage, working on solutions involving flexing, stretching, strain, torsion, or force sensing. Applicable domains include wearables, healthcare, industrial robotics, automotive, and IoT.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
