STPI EmTek Call for Proposal 7.0 - STPI EmTek CoE Bhubaneswar
By Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)
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Quick Answer
Industry 4.0 startup incubation and support program by STPI EmTek CoE
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 11 March 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Software Technology Parks of India (STPI). Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
STPI EmTek Call for Proposal 7.0 is a national startup support and incubation initiative launched by the STPI EmTek Centre of Entrepreneurship (CoE) in Bhubaneswar under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The program invites startups, innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs building solutions using Industry 4.0 technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Robotics, and Industrial IoT. The objective of the program is to nurture technology-driven startups and accelerate the development of impactful solutions that address industrial challenges using emerging technologies.
Selected participants gain access to STPI’s innovation ecosystem including advanced Industry 4.0 laboratories, plug-and-play incubation infrastructure, expert mentorship, and business support programs. Startups receive guidance throughout their journey from prototype development to product commercialization, along with support in business model refinement, market access initiatives, legal and compliance advisory, and connections with investors and public sector organizations. The program also enables startups to showcase their innovations through demo days, product pitching sessions, and ecosystem exposure opportunities.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is a science and technology organisation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. It was formed in 1991, when the three Software Technology Parks set up at Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar and Pune…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected startups receive grant support as part of an incubation package built around STPI's innovation ecosystem. The program provides:
- Access to advanced Industry 4.0 laboratories and plug-and-play incubation infrastructure
- Expert mentorship and business support programs guiding ventures from prototype development to product commercialization
- Business model refinement, market access initiatives, and legal and compliance advisory
- Connections with investors and public sector organizations
- Demo days, product pitching sessions, and ecosystem exposure to showcase innovations
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.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
