Ministry of Defence / Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) · Part A
Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX
ADITI
Grants up to ₹25 crore (50% of product budget) for startups building strategic defence and aerospace technologies via iDEX challenges.
Overview & Objective
Grants up to ₹25 crore (50% of product budget) for startups building strategic defence and aerospace technologies via iDEX challenges.
Key Benefits & Funding
- For Partner Incubators: The limit of payment amounting to ₹9 lakh per PI, based on facilitation/completion of each milestone of their associated challenge winner.
- For Startups/Innovators: Quantum of Grant up to 50% of product development budget (PDB) with maximum limit of ₹25 crore, leading to a PDB around ₹50 crore or beyond.
Eligibility Criteria
- DPIIT recognised startups.
- Any Indian company incorporated under the Companies Act 1956/2013.
- Individual innovators can also apply.
How to Apply
Visit https://idex.gov.in/ for more information.