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IDFC FIRST Bank–FITT IIT Delhi IGNITE 2026

Equity-free grants and acceleration for deployment-ready sustainability and responsible-AI startups.

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Funding amount
Up to ₹30 lakh equity-free CSR grant per startup
Scheme
IDFC FIRST Bank Catalyst for Impact — IGNITE
Open for
Open across India, including Tier-1 and emerging Tier-2 cities. Applicants use the FITT IIT Delhi route for sustainability, green technology, climate action and responsible AI solutions.
Deadline
10 November 2026

About the Program

IGNITE is an IDFC FIRST Bank CSR acceleration initiative delivered with FITT IIT Delhi for startups developing high-impact deep-tech and clean-tech solutions.

Eligibility requirements

  • Applicants must be DPIIT-registered, for-profit Private Limited, LLP or OPC entities under seven years old. The product must have social impact aligned with ESG goals, a clear commercialization roadmap, no agency defaults or blacklisting, and TRL 6 or above.

Offerings / Benefits

  • Equity-free CSR grant, technical and business workshops, IIT Delhi faculty and industry mentorship, investor-connect sessions, incubation support, Demo Day exposure and recognition through IDFC FIRST Bank’s startup report.

Sectors supported

Sustainability, green technologies, climate action, clean energy and responsible AI for social good.AI & Artificial IntelligenceCleanTechClimate & ClimateTechSustainability

Selection process

  • Application review, shortlisting, bootcamps, video pitch, panel presentation, due diligence, finalist announcement and onboarding.

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