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GN JERBI Ignition Grant 2026 — Third Call
Grant-in-aid for Indian innovators developing science- and technology-based prototypes and products.
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Funding amount
Up to ₹10 lakh grant-in-aid, plus incubation, mentoring and networking
Scheme
DST NIDHI iTBI Ignition Grant
Open for
Open to Indian innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs. No Karnataka-only restriction is stated.
Deadline
Closes on 14 November 2026 at 11:59 pm
About the Program
GN JERBI Foundation at Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Bidar, invites applications for its third Ignition Grant call under DST NIDHI iTBI. Support is intended for prototype and product development. [startupgrantsindia.com](https://www.startupgrantsindia.com/gn-jerbi-nidhi-itbi-ignition-grant-call-3?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Eligibility requirements
- Applicant must be an Indian citizen. The proposed idea must be based on science and technology. Mandatory incorporation requirements were not established.
Offerings / Benefits
- Grant-in-aid up to ₹10 lakh, incubation support, mentoring and networking.
Sectors supported
Focus areas include DeepTech/IT/ICT, AgriTech, DairyTech and waste management. These are described as focus or preference areas, not exclusive sector restrictions, so the Sector filter is unrestricted.
Selection process
- Applications are reviewed for innovation, scalability and growth potential. The linked Microsoft Forms page was located, but its questions were not accessible for verification.
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