SMT. Raj Kumari Jain Seed Fund for Innovation at PIEDS BITS Pilani
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Quick Answer
Seed funding of ₹30–50 lakh for BITS Pilani students and recent alumni building innovation-led startups, combining non-matching and matching capital with institutional support from PIEDS.
- Funding amount
- ₹30L – ₹50L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- PIEDS
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
- Registrations needed
- Private Limited company registration
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 19 June 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
The SMT. Raj Kumari Jain Seed Fund for Innovation is an early-stage seed funding initiative by the Pilani Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS), BITS Pilani. The program is designed to support high-potential, innovation-driven startups founded by BITS Pilani students or recent alumni.
The fund aims to help startups validate ideas, build prototypes, develop minimum viable products, and accelerate early commercialization. Selected startups receive strong institutional backing along with financial support to scale innovation-led ventures.
The fund offers a combination of non-matching and matching funding, encouraging startups to also attract external investors.
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
- ₹30L – ₹50L
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
Seed funding of ₹30–50 lakh combining non-matching and matching capital to help founders validate ideas, build prototypes, and develop MVPs. Selected startups also receive institutional backing from PIEDS, mentorship, co-working space, networking access, and incubation support.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
Applications from BITS Pilani students and recent alumni are evaluated by PIEDS on innovation quality, team strength, and commercial potential. Applicants must be incorporated as a Private Limited Company and not have received prior PIEDS funding. Finalists are selected through an institutional review process run by PIEDS.
Application Process
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Online Application
Submit the application on the PIEDS Accubate portal with startup details, BITS Pilani founder/alumni verification, pitch deck and sector/innovation fit.
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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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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.
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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.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
Startups where at least one co-founder is a current BITS Pilani student or an alumnus who graduated within the last 5 years.
How much funding does the program offer?
Between ₹30 lakh and ₹50 lakh per selected startup, combining non-matching and matching funding components.
What sectors are eligible for this cycle?
Applied AI, DeepTech, ClimateTech and Industry 4.0.
What is the entity-type requirement?
The startup must be registered as a Private Limited Company in India. Startups that have already received funding from PIEDS are not eligible.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
