TiHAN PRAYAS / EIR Program
By iTIC Incubator, IIT Hyderabad
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Quick Answer
A grant-based pre-incubation program by iTIC Incubator, IIT Hyderabad, supporting idea-stage entrepreneurs in autonomous navigation and UAVs with up to ₹10,00,000 for prototype development.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- iTIC Incubator, IIT Hyderabad
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 24 January 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by iTIC Incubator, IIT Hyderabad. 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 TiHAN PRAYAS / Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Program is offered by the iTIC Incubator at IIT Hyderabad in collaboration with TiHAN – IIT Hyderabad. The program is designed to support idea-stage entrepreneurs and early innovators in converting novel concepts into working prototypes in the domain of Autonomous Navigation and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
The initiative focuses on deep-tech mobility and autonomous systems, enabling innovators to validate and develop solutions through access to advanced infrastructure, expert mentorship, and technical testbeds. The program creates a strong ecosystem for experimentation, prototyping, and early validation of high-impact technologies.
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Grant providers
iTIC Incubator is the technology incubator of IIT Hyderabad, run as a not-for-profit society and supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. It works out of the Technology Innovation Park on the IIT Hyderabad campus in Kandi, Sangareddy,…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Grant of up to ₹10,00,000 for prototype development. Equity-free status is not specified.
How to apply
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- 1
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- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TiHAN PRAYAS / EIR Program?
It is a grant-based program offered by iTIC Incubator at IIT Hyderabad in collaboration with TiHAN – IIT Hyderabad, designed to support idea-stage entrepreneurs and early innovators in converting novel concepts into working prototypes in the domain of Autonomous Navigation and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
Who can apply?
Idea, concept, or Proof-of-Concept (PoC) stage entrepreneurs and startups working in autonomous navigation, UAVs, or related deep-tech domains. Individuals or teams are eligible, and applicants should be willing to engage in pre-incubation and prototype development activities.
What support does the program provide?
The program provides access to advanced infrastructure, expert mentorship, technical testbeds, and a strong ecosystem for experimentation, prototyping, and early validation of high-impact technologies.
What is the funding amount?
The grant amount is up to ₹10,00,000.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
