TIDE 2.0 Challenge Grant at SIIC, IIT Kanpur
Under TIDE 2.0 (Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs) by SIIC IIT Kanpur
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Quick Answer
A national-level challenge grant for startups and innovators developing prototypes and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) in healthcare and smart manufacturing domains, supported by MeitY and hosted by…
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹20L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- SIIC IIT Kanpur
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Eligible stage
- Idea
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 10 September 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by SIIC IIT Kanpur. 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 TIDE 2.0 Challenge Grant is an intense, national-level competition that invites students, innovators, and startups to develop prototypes and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) to solve societal problems. Supported by MeitY, this program provides financial and technical support to technology-focused startups. The Challenge will support solutions leading to sustainable and reliable smart technologies in the healthcare and smart manufacturing domains.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) is the startup incubator at IIT Kanpur. It was established in 2000 and now operates under the Foundation for Innovation & Research in Science & Technology (FIRST), IIT Kanpur. It works from two sites: the IIT Kanpur campus at…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹20L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Up to ₹20 lakh grant for developing prototypes and MVPs, along with technical mentorship and support from SIIC IIT Kanpur and MeitY.
Application Process
- 1
Submit online application
Complete the online application form providing startup details, founder/co-founder information (including CV uploads), problem and solution descriptions, validation activities, ICT usage, competitive landscape, past funding, and upload required documents: presentation/pitch, proposed milestones with amount and timeline, concept note, and promoter identity proofs (Photo ID, PAN, Aadhaar).
You
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
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
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.
News
- Chitkara University Partners With Chandigarh Angels Network to Boost Startup Fundingsiliconindia.com · last month
Source: Google News aggregated
