iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence)

Up to ₹1.5 crore equity-free defence grant for Indian startups, innovators and MSMEs.

The earlier iDEX Open Challenge call that closed on 31 Aug 2025, inviting innovators, startups and MSMEs to propose solutions for India's defence and security needs.

iDEX is a Ministry of Defence initiative that provides grants, mentorship, and access to test facilities to startups, MSMEs, and innovators for developing defence and aerospace technologies through…

Seed funding program for defense-sector startups referred by iDEX, offering equity/equity-like investments of ₹10 lakhs to ₹150 lakhs to support product development, trials, and market launch, with…

Defence grant of up to ₹25 crore for startups and MSMEs developing next-generation technologies under the iDEX framework.

Defence challenge for startups/MSMEs solving 82 military problem statements

Up to ₹10 crore for IAF deep-tech defence challenges.

Up to ₹1.5 crore for IAF helicopter glide path landing system.

Up to ₹1.5 Cr for DPIIT-recognised iDEX-winning defence startups

Defence deeptech grant up to ₹25 Cr for startups solving military challenges.

iDEX DISC 12 offers grants up to ₹1.5 Crore to MSMEs, startups, and innovators for developing an inflight urination device for female fighter pilots, addressing a critical combat requirement by AFMS.