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RakshaTech Synapse 2026

A deep-tech defence innovation call by IHFC, IIT Delhi in collaboration with Corps of EME, offering funding and industry collaboration for prototype-ready technologies with real-world deployment potential.

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Funding amount
Up to ₹2 Crore for individual projects; up to ₹5 Crore for consortium projects
Scheme
RakshaTech Synapse 2026
Open for
Open to academic and research institutions, deep-tech startups, innovators, technology organizations and industry-academia consortia. Technologies should be at TRL 4 or above.
Deadline
26 August 2026

About the Program

RakshaTech Synapse 2026 is a platform by IHFC, Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Delhi, in collaboration with Corps of EME, designed to accelerate deep-tech defence innovation through industry collaboration, funding, prototype showcase and potential real-world deployment.

Eligibility requirements

  • • Technology should have reached TRL 4 or above.
  • • Academic and research institutions can apply.
  • • Deep-tech startups, innovators and organizations can apply.
  • • Industry-academia consortia can apply.
  • • Solutions should address relevant defence, national security, disaster management, space technology or safety-device challenges.
  • • Applicants should have a working prototype or technology ready for further development, validation or deployment.

Offerings / Benefits

  • • Funding support up to ₹2 Crore for individual projects
  • • Funding support up to ₹5 Crore for consortium projects
  • • Opportunity to showcase prototypes before an expert panel
  • • Industry collaboration with Corps of EME
  • • Opportunity to explore real-world deployment
  • • Technology development and validation support

Sectors supported

• Autonomous & Robotic Platforms• Surveillance, Reconnaissance & Countermeasure Systems• Human Safety & Protective Technologies• Maintenance, Reliability & Digital Engineering• Remote Sensing & Space-Based Applications• National Security• Disaster Management• Space Technology• Safety DevicesClimate, Energy & EVLogistics & MobilitySpace, Drone & DefenseManufacturing & IndustrialDeepTech, Electronics & RoboticsAI, SaaS & Enterprise Tech

Selection process

  • Applications/proposals are evaluated for technology relevance, readiness and potential for collaboration and deployment. Selected applicants get an opportunity to showcase their prototype before an expert panel and explore collaboration with the R&D partner.

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