SIDBI Seed Fund Programme for iDEX-supported Startups & MSMEs in the Defence sector
Quick Answer
This program by SIIC IIT Kanpur offers equity investment from ₹10 lakh to ₹1.5 crore for iDEX Challenge Winners and DPIIT-recognized startups in the defence and related sectors to promote domestic manufacturing and scale-up.
- Funding amount
- ₹10 Lakhs – ₹1.5 Cr
- Funding type
- Equity
- Provider
- SIIC IIT Kanpur
- Application deadline
- — 22 Jul 2026
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
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Application Process
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Call for Application
The program officially opens for applications, inviting eligible defence startups to submit their proposals.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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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.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
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