Samvardhan 2026 Design Accelerator at PIEDS BITS Pilani
By PIEDS
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Quick Answer
6-month design accelerator for hardware healthcare startups, providing grant funding and ecosystem support.
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 18 January 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by PIEDS. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
Samvardhan 2026 is a 6-month design-focused accelerator program created to bridge the gap between prototype and market for hardware-centric healthcare startups in India.
The program is led by PIEDS (Pilani Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Society) in partnership with Studio Carbon, with ecosystem access to BIRAC, Aditya Birla Capital Foundation, and BITSDES. It is designed for startups building affordable, scalable healthcare hardware solutions ready for commercialization.
Selected startups receive grant funding, deep design and engineering support, business mentorship, investor readiness training, and opportunities to showcase their products at demo days, enabling real-world deployment and market entry.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS) is the Technology Business Incubator of BITS Pilani, an autonomous not-for-profit society registered in 2013 under the Rajasthan Societies Registration Act. It is based at the Rakesh Kapoor Innovation Center on the…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹10 Lakhs
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected startups receive grant funding (up to ₹10,00,000), deep design and engineering support from Studio Carbon, business mentorship, investor readiness training, and opportunities to showcase their products at demo days, enabling real-world deployment and market entry. The program also provides ecosystem access to BIRAC, Aditya Birla Capital Foundation, and BITSDES.
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
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum grant amount?
Up to ₹10,00,000.
What is the duration of the program?
6 months.
What type of startups are eligible?
Healthcare-focused hardware startups with a working prototype or proof of concept, committed to commercialization and market launch.
What support does the program provide beyond funding?
Deep design and engineering support from Studio Carbon, business mentorship, investor readiness training, and demo day opportunities for market entry.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
