TechPioneer Grant
A DeepTech grant opportunity by IIT Madras Incubation Cell and the School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship supporting early-stage startups in Agritech, ClimateTech and FinTech.
About the Program
TechPioneer Grant is presented by IIT Madras Incubation Cell and the School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, IIT Madras. It is aimed at early-stage DeepTech startups with a working prototype and/or MVP, particularly those developing solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Eligibility requirements
- • DPIIT-registered startups
- • Early-stage startups
- • Must have a prototype and/or MVP
- • Startup should be working in the specified DeepTech thematic areas
- • Solutions should align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Focus Areas:
- • Agritech
- • ClimateTech
- • FinTech
Offerings / Benefits
- • Up to ₹5 Lakhs grant through pre-incubation at the School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, IIT Madras
- • Up to ₹20 Lakhs grant through incubation at IIT Madras Incubation Cell
- Application / Selection Process:
- The provided source does not specify the detailed selection process.
- Important Dates:
- Application deadline: **10 September 2026**
Sectors supported
Selection process
Selection process details are being verified.
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