UdyogTech Synapse 2026
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UdyogTech Synapse 2026, by IHFC IIT Delhi, fuels deep-tech innovation in industrial robotics and advanced manufacturing, offering project funding up to ₹5 Crore and crucial industry collaboration.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹5Cr
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- IHFC, IIT Delhi
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IHFC, IIT Delhi. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
UdyogTech Synapse 2026 is a flagship initiative by the I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics (IHFC), the Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Delhi, launched in collaboration with leading industry partners like Tech Mahindra, CMTI, and COLORJET. This program serves as a critical platform to accelerate deep-tech innovation, bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world industrial deployment. It targets a broad spectrum of innovators, from academic researchers and R&D startups to established industries and system integrators, encouraging them to develop solutions for industrial robotics, collaborative robotics (cobotics), and advanced manufacturing applications.
The program aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in key industrial domains, aligning with India's vision for advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0. By providing substantial financial support—up to ₹2 Crore for individual projects and up to ₹5 Crore for consortiums—UdyogTech Synapse enables innovators to move their technologies from proof-of-concept (TRL 4 and above) through refinement, field trials, pilot deployment, and readiness for commercialization. Beyond funding, the program offers invaluable technical mentoring, access to specialized testbeds, and direct connections to a robust industry network, facilitating market access and real-world application of novel solutions. This initiative is designed to translate high-potential research into impactful, scalable, and sustainable industrial technologies, thereby contributing to socio-economic growth and strengthening India's deep-tech ecosystem.
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Grant providers
I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics, known as IHFC, is the Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Delhi. It was set up in June 2020 by the Department of Science and Technology under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems, and it is a Section 8 not-for-profit…
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Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹5Cr
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
UdyogTech Synapse 2026 provides substantial non-repayable grant funding: up to ₹2 Crore for individual deep-tech projects and up to ₹5 Crore for consortium projects involving multiple partners. This funding is primarily designed to support technology refinement, field trials, validation, pilot deployment, and overall product commercialization readiness. Beyond financial assistance, selected projects benefit from extensive technical mentoring and research collaboration with experts from IHFC and its industry partners. Participants gain exclusive access to industry networks and testbeds, facilitating invaluable connections with leading players like Tech Mahindra, CMTI, and ColorJet. The program also offers a platform to showcase prototypes before an expert panel and explore tangible real-world deployment opportunities, accelerating the journey from innovation to market impact.
- Disbursement
- Milestone Based
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
The selection process for UdyogTech Synapse 2026 involves a multi-stage evaluation. After the proposal submission deadline, applications undergo an initial evaluation based on criteria such as innovation and uniqueness, technical feasibility, potential impact and sustainability, scalability, and the expertise of the team. Shortlisted projects will be invited for Technology Presentations in mid-September 2026, where they will showcase their prototypes before an expert panel. Following these presentations, final selections will be made, and successful projects will be announced, with project onboarding commencing in October-November 2026.
Application Process
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Submit Proposal
Applicants submit detailed proposals online via the IHFC application portal.
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How to apply
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See the questions before you start
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Line up your documents
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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.
Program templates & documents
Files the program publishes for applicants — download these and apply in the prescribed format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum funding available?
A: The program offers up to ₹2 Crore for individual projects and up to ₹5 Crore for consortium projects.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for UdyogTech Synapse 2026?
A: The program is open to faculty, researchers, scientists, technologists, R&D startups, industries, system integrators, academic institutions, and industry-academia consortia with solutions at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 or above.
Q: What kind of technologies are you looking for?
A: We are specifically interested in DeepTech solutions for industrial robotics, collaborative robotics (cobotics), and advanced manufacturing applications, including smart manufacturing, semiconductors, intelligent sensing, AI-based inspection, and sustainable industrial technologies.
Q: Is a prototype required to apply?
A: Yes, applicants must have a prototype or proof of concept available, demonstrating their solution's technical feasibility and innovation.
Q: What are the key benefits for selected projects?
A: Benefits include grant funding, technical mentoring, research collaboration, access to industry networks and testbeds, opportunities to connect with leading industry partners, a platform to showcase prototypes, and support for technology commercialization.
Q: When is the application deadline?
A: The proposal submission deadline for UdyogTech Synapse 2026 is 31 July 2026, at 11:29:59 PM IST.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
