Ministry of Defence / Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) · Part A
Innovations for Defence Excellence
iDEX
Defence innovation grants of ₹1.5–10 crore plus incubator support for startups and MSMEs solving military challenges.
Overview & Objective
Defence innovation grants of ₹1.5–10 crore plus incubator support for startups and MSMEs solving military challenges.
Key Benefits & Funding
- Beneficiaries are provided grants/funding and other support to carry out R&D development.
- Innovation activities like accelerator programs, challenges etc., are carried under the initiative, by the iDEX Partner Incubators.
- Grants ranging from ₹1.5 crore to ₹10 crore awarded to startups based on the scheme/challenge applied to.
Eligibility Criteria
- DPIIT recognised startups.
- Any company incorporated under the Companies Act, primarily a MSME as defined under the MSME Act 2016.
- Individual innovators can also apply.
How to Apply
Visit https://idex.gov.in/challenges for more information on Challenges organized under iDEX.