GIFT IFIH Always On Program
A programme by Plug and Play Tech Center
A rolling growth programme for post-seed to Series D fintech startups, with quarterly onboarding and three months of active support through the GIFT City ecosystem.
At a glance
| Best for | Post-seed to Series D fintech startups expanding in India or globally |
|---|---|
| Stage | Early revenue – Growth |
| Duration | 3 months of active support, then ongoing alumni access |
About GIFT IFIH Always On Program
A rolling programme for later-stage fintech startups that want to grow through the GIFT City ecosystem. It onboards in quarterly batches: selected startups get three months of active support and then ongoing alumni access. It is currently on a waitlist.
What you get
- Introductions to banks, insurers, regulators, family offices and venture firms
- Pitch review and a showcase
- Complimentary office space at the GIFT IFIH campus
- Tailored growth support for three months, then long-term alumni support
Who can apply
- Fintech startups from post-seed to Series D
- Startups looking to expand in India or globally through the GIFT City fintech ecosystem
How selection works: Onboarding runs in quarterly batches. The detailed eligibility rules are not fully published.
How to apply: Submit your interest to join the waitlist for the next batch. No batch dates have been announced.
Where to apply
Other Plug and Play Tech Center programmes
- GIFT IFIH Residential ProgramEquity-free incubation for idea-to-MVP fintech startups building at GIFT City: twelve weeks onsite at GIFT IFIH, then three months of virtual support.
- GIFT IFIH Women in Fintech Investment Readiness AcceleratorA GIFT IFIH programme that prepares women-led fintech startups to raise capital, with a GIFT City immersion, weekly pitch sessions and guaranteed one-to-one investor meetings.
- GIFT IFIH Young Builders' ProgramAn eight-week builder journey for students and young innovators: a fintech ideation hackathon at GIFT City followed by a residency for selected teams.
- Plug and Play startup ecosystemA free, stage-agnostic way to join Plug and Play's network and be matched with its corporate partners; startups apply online and are reviewed by its Ventures team.