Call for Startup Proposals from ST category
A programme by TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad (Technology Innovation Hub for autonomous navigation)
A twelve-month funded project reserved for ST-category founders; its deadline has passed, so this one is between intakes.
At a glance
| Best for | ST-category founders with a registered Indian startup in autonomous navigation. |
|---|---|
| Stage | Prototype – Early revenue |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
About Call for Startup Proposals from ST category
This call ran on the same terms as the main startup route but was reserved for ST-category startups, with a smaller project budget. Its deadline was 20 October 2025 and has passed, though TiHAN's listing page still badges it as open. It is included here because it is the clearest statement TiHAN publishes of the conditions its startup calls apply, and because a repeat is worth watching for.
Who can apply
- An Indian company registered under the Companies Act or meeting the Startup India definition of a startup
- At least 51 per cent shareholding with Indian citizens or people of Indian origin
- Not yet registered as a startup is acceptable at application stage, but registration is required if selected for the grant-in-aid
- Already incubated at an incubation centre or a technology or research park supported by a Central or State government, with a letter from that incubator attached to the application
How to apply: When it reopens, the route is the same — Annexure A template, one consolidated PDF, online form on the call page.
Where to apply
Other TiHAN programmes
- Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR)A six-month fellowship for individuals who want to turn an autonomous navigation idea into a business, open on a rolling basis.
- Call for Startup ProposalsA twelve-month funded project for registered Indian startups building autonomous navigation technology, open on a rolling basis.
- SSS Proposals (Seed Support System)A twelve-month funded project for startups with a proven track record in autonomous navigation, open on a rolling basis.