SIDBI Seed Fund Programme at TIDES IIT Roorkee
Under SIDBI Seed Fund by TIDES, IIT Roorkee
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Quick Answer
Seed funding program for defence and deep-tech startups incubated at TIDES IIT Roorkee, supported by iDEX and DPIIT.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1.5Cr
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- TIDES, IIT Roorkee
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
- Registrations needed
- DPIIT recognition
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 28 February 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by TIDES, IIT Roorkee. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
This programme supports early-stage defence and deep-tech startups to accelerate their growth, provide critical seed funding, and enhance India’s defence innovation ecosystem. It is implemented by the Technology Innovation and Development of Entrepreneurship Society (TIDES) at IIT Roorkee in collaboration with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
The programme focuses on startups that are supported by iDEX and/or recognised by DPIIT and encourages ventures to leverage incubation resources at TIDES, including mentorship, ecosystem access, and business support. Funding is aimed at helping startups move from validation and prototyping stages toward market entry and commercialisation.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
TIDES stands for Technology Innovation and Development of Entrepreneurship Society, the technology business incubator hosted at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. It runs from the TIDES Business Incubator in the Hafiz Ibrahim Building on the IIT Roorkee campus, and also…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹1.5Cr
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Provides critical seed funding up to ₹1.5 crore to accelerate growth. Additionally, incubated startups gain access to TIDES resources including mentorship, ecosystem connections, and business support.
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
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 3
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
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 funding amount available?
The programme offers seed funding of up to ₹1.5 crore.
Which startups are eligible to apply?
Startups must be supported by iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) and recognised by DPIIT. They must also be willing to incubate at TIDES, IIT Roorkee or already be incubated there.
What is the focus area of this programme?
The programme focuses on defence and deep-tech startups.
What support does TIDES provide beyond funding?
Incubation resources at TIDES include mentorship, ecosystem access, and business support to help startups move from validation and prototyping toward market entry and commercialisation.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
