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Sona Incubations IGNITION GRANT 2026
Up to ₹10 lakh for Indian startups, individual innovators and students developing assistive, sensor or medical technologies.
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Funding amount
Grant support up to ₹10 lakh
Scheme
DST-NIDHI iTBI Ignition Grant
Open for
Open across India. Individual innovators and students may apply without having an incorporated startup. Registered startup applicants must be Indian-registered and have at least 51% of their equity held by Indian citizens.
Deadline
Applications are currently open
About the Program
Sona Incubation Foundation invites applications for IGNITION GRANT 2026 under the DST-NIDHI iTBI initiative. The program supports students, individual innovators and Indian-registered startups seeking to develop innovative technology ideas into impactful ventures.
Eligibility requirements
- Eligible applicants include students, individual innovators and Indian-registered startups.
- Individual innovators do not need to be registered at the time of application.
- Startup applicants must have at least 51% equity held by Indian citizens.
- Proposals should address one of the announced thrust areas: assistive technology, sensor technology or MedTech.
Offerings / Benefits
- Grant support up to ₹10 lakh.
- Expert mentorship from industry leaders.
- Incubation support.
- Opportunities to improve the venture’s credibility, visibility and growth.
Sectors supported
Assistive technology, sensor technology and MedTech.
Selection process
- n/a
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