UDBHAV 3.0 Blockchain Incubation — IIML EIC CoE
By IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre
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Quick Answer
6-month free blockchain incubation at IIM Lucknow for DPIIT-recognised UP-registered startups.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 18 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
UDBHAV 3.0 is a six-month, no-cost blockchain incubation program run by the Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology under IIM Lucknow's Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML EIC). It is backed by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, with Microsoft as Technology Partner and Kerala Blockchain Academy as Knowledge Partner.
The program supports startups building, validating, and scaling blockchain-based use cases. Selected startups get co-incubation access to IIML EIC's ecosystem and workspace, mentorship from industry experts, capacity building, product validation and commercialisation support, and dedicated handholding for blockchain use-case development.
Operational support spans legal, IPR, and financial helpdesks, plus access to IIML EIC's Supercomputer, IoT, and 3D Printing labs. UDBHAV 3.0 also opens funding and corporate engagement opportunities, global market access, and direct interaction with Microsoft's blockchain stack through the technology partnership.
Applications close on 18 June 2026.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre, usually written IIML EIC, is the incubator set up by IIM Lucknow at its Noida campus in Sector 62. It is a registered Section 8 not-for-profit company, and it says it is supported by NSTEDB at the Department of Science & Technology,…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
Selected startups receive a six-month, no-cost incubation with co-incubation access to IIML EIC's workspace and labs, structured mentorship, legal and IPR helpdesks, financial helpdesk, and dedicated handholding for blockchain use-case development. The CoE also opens routes to funding and corporate engagement through the IIML EIC ecosystem, Microsoft, and the Kerala Blockchain Academy network. The program does not specify a direct grant cheque; capital is accessed through partner and ecosystem channels.
- Duration
- 6 months
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
Startups complete an online registration form before 18 June 2026. The IIML EIC CoE Blockchain team reviews submissions and contacts shortlisted startups for next steps. Selected startups are onboarded into the six-month cohort with co-incubation access at IIM Lucknow.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UDBHAV 3.0 free for selected startups?
Yes. The six-month incubation program is offered at no cost.
Who can apply to UDBHAV 3.0?
DPIIT-recognised startups registered in Uttar Pradesh with at least 51% equity held by Indian founders, actively working on blockchain-based use cases.
How long is the program?
Six months of structured incubation at IIM Lucknow's EIC, with mentorship, lab access, and helpdesk support.
Who backs UDBHAV 3.0?
The program is run by IIML EIC's Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology, backed by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, with Microsoft as Technology Partner and Kerala Blockchain Academy as Knowledge Partner.
When is the application deadline?
18 June 2026.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
