TIDE 2.0 Grant
Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs 2.0 (MeitY)
Milestone-based grant-in-aid of up to ₹7 Lakh for innovators and startups building technology solutions, delivered through MeitY-supported incubators.
- Grant
- Up to ₹7 Lakh
- Mode
- Milestone based
- For
- Startups, students & innovators
- Run by
- MeitY through incubators
About TIDE 2.0 Grant
TIDE 2.0 is a Ministry of Electronics and IT scheme that funds technology startups through a network of incubation centres at academic and R&D institutions. It supports ideas that use emerging technologies to solve problems in areas such as healthcare, education, agriculture, energy and financial inclusion.
Startups at the prototype stage can receive grant-in-aid of up to ₹7 Lakh, released against milestones, along with incubation, mentoring and access to labs and networks. The grant helps move an idea from prototype to a market-ready product.
Key benefits
- Grant support of up to ₹7 Lakh, released on milestones
- Takes the idea from prototype to market with incubator support
- Mentorship from industry experts and domain mentors
- National recognition that improves credibility with investors
- Access to lab facilities and co-working space at the incubator
Who is eligible
- Startups and MSMEs working on technology products
- Student innovators and individual innovators
- R&D institutions and academic teams with a product idea
- Solutions using emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, robotics or clean tech
- Willingness to be incubated at a TIDE 2.0 centre
Documents required
- Incorporation documents, or founder identity proof for individuals
- Concept note with problem, solution and technology stack
- Prototype details, demo or proof of concept
- Milestone plan with budget and timeline
- Team profiles and any IP filed
How Vertex helps with TIDE 2.0 Grant
- 1Eligibility checkWe review your business profile against the scheme rules and related state incentives.
- 2Documents & project reportWe prepare the DPR, financials and registrations such as Udyam, GST and FSSAI.
- 3Application & lender liaisonWe file the application and coordinate with banks, NBFCs and agencies.
- 4Sanction & follow-upWe follow up until sanction, disbursement and any subsidy release.
Frequently asked questions
Not at the entry stage. Students and individual innovators can apply through an incubator, but a registered entity is usually needed before the grant is disbursed.
In tranches linked to agreed milestones such as prototype completion, pilot and market launch, as reviewed by the incubator.
Scheme limits, subsidy rates and timelines are indicative and subject to the latest government guidelines and lender policies. Vertex Certification is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government body.
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