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PI-RAHI IGNITE 2.0
Grant up to ₹3 lakh to develop novel ideas into proof of concept.
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Funding amount
Up to ₹3 lakh grant for research and development
Scheme
Initiation Grant for Novel Ideas for Transformation & Empowerment
Open for
PI-RAHI serves Northern India. The accessible announcement does not specify mandatory applicant states or institutional affiliations.
Deadline
Applications close 23 November 2026; closing time n/a
About the Program
IGNITE 2.0 supports innovators and startups developing early-stage technologies. The organiser announced applications on 12 October 2026. Its programme directory still shows IGNITE as closed; the newer announcement explicitly opens the 2.0 round.
Eligibility requirements
- Innovators and startups at ideation through experimental proof-of-concept stage, TRL1–3. Detailed incorporation, ownership and document requirements n/a. The Stage filter uses Idea; TRL requirements remain stated here.
Offerings / Benefits
- R&D grant up to ₹3 lakh, expert mentoring, intellectual-property guidance and networking support.
Sectors supported
Agriculture and food processing; waste management and waste-to-value; pharmaceuticals, medical devices and healthcare; sustainable mobility and green energy; indigenous technology and optimisation; interdisciplinary innovations.
Selection process
- Programme overview describes online application, initial screening, interview and final selection. Confirm applicability to the 2.0 round.
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