IITB-IoE Seed Fund at SINE, IIT Bombay
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Quick Answer
Equity/equity-linked seed funding up to ₹1 crore for IIT Bombay-associated technology startups to accelerate product development and go-to-market.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1Cr
- Funding type
- Equity
- Provider
- SINE, IIT Bombay
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
- Registrations needed
- DPIIT recognition, trademark registration
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 25 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by SINE, IIT Bombay. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this funding program
The IITB-IoE Seed Fund supports IIT Bombay-associated technology startups to accelerate product development and go-to-market.
Funding support: up to ₹1 crore (INR 100 lakhs). Instrument: Equity or equity-linked. Tenure: 12 to 18 months.
Selected startups must incubate with SINE (if not already incubated) before disbursement of the seed fund.
Eligibility
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Funding providers
The Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) is the technology business incubator at IIT Bombay, based on the fifth floor of the RBTIC Building on the Powai campus in Mumbai. Formed as a society in 2004, it is recognised by the Department of Science and Technology as a…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹1Cr
What You Get
Equity or equity-linked seed funding of up to ₹1 crore (₹100 lakh) for IIT Bombay-associated technology startups to accelerate product development and go-to-market, over a 12–18 month tenure. Selected startups incubate with SINE (if not already incubated) before disbursement and tap into SINE's mentor and investor network.
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
Applications from IITB-linked startups are evaluated on technology, team, product readiness and commercialization roadmap. Selected startups incubate with SINE (if not already incubated) before disbursement of the seed fund.
Application Process
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Submit application
Apply with pitch deck, board resolution, incorporation docs, MoA/AoA and proof of IITB linkage.
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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.
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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
How much funding is available?
Up to ₹1 crore (₹100 lakh), as equity or equity-linked investment, over a 12–18 month tenure.
Who is eligible?
DPIIT-recognised technology/science-based startups where at least one founding member is a student, faculty, alumnus or staff of IIT Bombay, or has an established IITB linkage via a faculty/researcher association or IP.
What if my startup is an LLP or partnership?
LLPs and registered partnerships may apply but must convert to a company under the Companies Act, 2013 before funds are released.
What product stage is required?
Prototype, MVP or market-ready, with a clear roadmap toward commercialization.
Who must own the IP?
IP should be owned by IIT Bombay or the applicant startup; if owned by a third party, the applicant must have exclusive rights to use it.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
