Wadhwani Innovation Network CoE Call for Proposals 2026
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Up to ₹1Cr for TRL-4+ deeptech startups with IIT Hyderabad collaboration
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1 Cr
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Wadhwani Foundation
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 March 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Wadhwani Foundation. 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 Wadhwani Innovation Network (WIN) Centre of Excellence at IIT Hyderabad has launched its Call for Proposals for March 2026, inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from innovators, startups, and research-driven teams working on high-impact technology solutions. This initiative is designed to accelerate the development and commercialization of advanced technologies by supporting projects that have already achieved a minimum level of technical validation.
The program specifically targets projects with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 4 or higher. By focusing on this stage, the initiative aims to bridge the critical gap between early-stage research and real-world deployment, enabling promising innovations to progress toward scalable applications.
Selected projects may receive funding support of up to INR 1 crore, with a project duration of up to two years. This funding is intended to support further development, validation, and potential commercialization of the proposed technology. In addition to financial support, the program provides access to IIT Hyderabad’s academic ecosystem, fostering collaboration between startups, faculty members, and interdisciplinary research groups.
A defining feature of the program is its emphasis on collaborative innovation. Startups and industry participants are required to actively collaborate with faculty members from IIT Hyderabad, ensuring that projects benefit from strong academic guidance and research expertise. This collaboration model enhances the scientific rigor and practical applicability of the solutions being developed.
The program focuses on a broad range of deep technology domains, including artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, climate and sustainability, health technologies, quantum technologies, and critical minerals. These areas are aligned with national priorities and emerging global technology trends.
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Grant providers
Wadhwani Foundation is a global non-profit organization founded in 2000 by Dr. Romesh Wadhwani. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the foundation operates across more than 30 countries with a mission to accelerate economic development by driving large-scale job creation through…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹1 Cr
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
WIN CoE provides grant funding of up to ₹1 crore to move validated deep-tech projects (TRL 4+) through further development, validation, and potential commercialization, with a project duration of up to two years. Beyond the grant, selected teams get access to IIT Hyderabad’s academic ecosystem, including collaboration with faculty members and interdisciplinary research groups, bringing academic guidance and research expertise to the project. Note: startups and industry applicants must team with an IIT Hyderabad faculty member as part of the program’s collaborative model.
How to apply
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- 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
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.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
