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MeitY TIDE 2.0

A programme by Foundation for Technology & Business Incubation (FTBI), NIT Rourkela

MeitY's technology incubation scheme, with an entrepreneur-in-residence track and a prototyping grant — currently between intakes.

At a glance

Best forIndian innovators with an ICT-enabled idea or prototype in electronics, robotics, AI or deep tech
StageIdea – Prototype
FormatIn person
CostFree
Grant supportFor selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant.
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About MeitY TIDE 2.0

FTBI states on its own page that it is a Group 3 incubation centre under the Ministry of Electronics and IT's TIDE 2.0 scheme. The call is currently between intakes — the published last date was 30 November 2025 and no new round is announced.

What you get

  • Entrepreneur-in-Residence support, for teams at the idea or prototype stage
  • A product and prototyping grant, for teams whose prototype is further along

Who can apply

  • Indian citizens, individually or as a team
  • Entrepreneur-in-Residence: you need an idea or a prototype
  • Product grant: you need a proof of concept with an initial prototype ready
  • Your solution must be ICT-enabled and address healthcare, education, agriculture, financial inclusion including digital payments, infrastructure and transport, environment and clean tech, clean energy or another emerging area
  • At least one team member must pursue the idea full time
  • You cannot hold a fellowship from another funding organisation at the same time

The scheme is themed on electronics, robotics, IT and IT-enabled services, artificial intelligence with a preference for original research, deep learning, and long-gestation technology.

How selection works: FTBI says its award decision is final. The induction date is notified after selection.

How to apply: through the application link on FTBI's TIDE 2.0 page when a round is open.

Where to apply

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