Ministry of Defence
Government of India
Central government ministry running iDEX programmes (SPARK, iDEX Prime, ADITI) providing defence and aerospace startups with grants ranging from INR 1.5 crore to INR 25 crore.
Ministry of Defence at a glance
| Part of | Government of India |
|---|---|
| Address | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Programmes | 1 open call right now |
| Official website | idex.gov.in |
Programs by Ministry of Defence
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About Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence (MoD), Government of India, drives defence innovation through the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) framework, launched in 2018 under the Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO). iDEX creates an ecosystem to foster innovation in defence and aerospace by engaging MSMEs, startups, individual innovators, R&D institutes, and academia.
Key grant programmes include SPARK (Support for Prototype and Research Kickstart) offering up to INR 1.5 crore for prototype development, iDEX Prime providing up to INR 10 crore for higher TRL innovations, and ADITI (Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX) offering up to INR 25 crore for critical defence technologies. The government has approved a budgetary support of INR 498.78 crore for the scheme over five years, targeting 300 startups and 20 partner incubators.
Who Benefits
DPIIT-recognised startups, MSMEs, and individual innovators developing technologies for defence and aerospace applications including UAVs, autonomous systems, cybersecurity, communications, and advanced materials.
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Frequently asked questions about Ministry of Defence
What does Ministry of Defence do?
The Ministry of Defence (MoD), Government of India, drives defence innovation through the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) framework, launched in 2018 under the Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO).
Where is Ministry of Defence located?
Ministry of Defence is based in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
What programs does Ministry of Defence run?
Ministry of Defence currently has 1 open programme: Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme. 1 further programme has run in the past.
What sectors does Ministry of Defence support?
Ministry of Defence works with startups in Defence, Aerospace, Cybersecurity and Advanced Materials.
What stage of startup does Ministry of Defence support?
Ministry of Defence supports startups at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A and Growth stages.
How do I apply to Ministry of Defence?
Applications run through each programme's own call. Ministry of Defence lists 1 open programme — check the programme page for its deadline and eligibility, or apply via https://idex.gov.in/.
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