SIDBI-iDEX Seed Fund 2026
Equity seed funding for iDEX-winning defence and deep-tech startups to accelerate commercialization.
About the Program
SIDBI-iDEX Seed Fund 2026 provides equity and equity-linked seed funding to eligible iDEX-winning startups developing innovative defence, aerospace, and deep-tech solutions. The program supports startups in advancing product development, field validation, commercialization, and market readiness through incubation with PIEDS.
Eligibility requirements
- DPIIT-recognized Indian Private Limited company.
- Must be registered for at least one year before applying.
- Must have received an iDEX grant.
- Must be an iDEX Challenge winner.
- Must agree to incubate with PIEDS.
- Must provide the required information and consent requested by PIEDS.
Offerings / Benefits
- Equity or equity-linked investment of up to INR 1.5 Crores.
- Support for product development.
- Prototype development and testing.
- Field trials.
- Go-to-market support.
- Incubation through PIEDS.
Sectors supported
Selection process
- Application submission with mandatory documents.
- Eligibility verification by PIEDS, including iDEX Challenge winner verification with iDEX-DIO.
- Evaluation of eligible applications.
- Selected startups receive incubation and equity investment support.
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