DRDO, Ministry of Defence · Part A

Technology Development Fund

TDF

DRDO grants covering up to 90% of a ₹10 crore project cost for Indian companies and startups developing defence technologies.

Grant Up to 90% of ₹10 crore project cost

Overview & Objective

DRDO grants covering up to 90% of a ₹10 crore project cost for Indian companies and startups developing defence technologies.

The funding will be through provision of grants.
Project cost of up to ₹10 crore will be considered for funding, subject to a maximum funding of 90%.
Aims to provide financial assistance to startups for prototype development and trials.

Public limited company, a private limited company, a partnership firm, a limited liability partnership, one-person company, sole proprietorship registered as per applicable Indian laws.
DPIIT recognised startups that should be incubated at one of the Central/State Government assisted incubators.
At least 50% of the shares of the startup must be owned and controlled by Indian citizens.

Application process for the TDF is digitized. Applicants can register on the TDF portal - https://tdf.drdo.gov.in/