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5d left Equity Funding Equity-free DPIIT required
Aarohan 6.0 Seed Support Program
by TIH Foundation for IoT and IoE, IIT Bombay
Aarohan 6.0 is TIH IIT Bombay's Seed Support Program for high-potential agritech startups developing advanced IoT, drone, remote sensing and food technology solutions. Selected startups can receive up to ₹1 crore in equity or CCPS funding along with mentoring and ecosystem support.
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- Seed funding up to ₹1 crore.
- Investment through Equity or CCPS.
- Business and technical mentoring.
- Access to IIT Bombay laboratories and infrastructure.
- Industry networking and startup ecosystem support.
About this scheme
Aarohan 6.0 is the flagship Seed Support Program of the TIH Foundation for IoT and IoE at IIT Bombay. The programme supports high-potential agritech startups that have reached the deployment or commercialization stage and are building innovative solutions using advanced technologies.
The programme focuses on startups working in IoT-enabled agriculture, satellite-based remote sensing, drone powered crop diagnostics, supply chain traceability and food quality monitoring. Besides investment support, selected startups receive business mentoring, technical guidance, access to IIT Bombay's laboratories, technology infrastructure and startup ecosystem to accelerate commercialization and scale.
Who can apply
- DPIIT-recognized startup or eligible for DPIIT recognition.
- Minimum 51% shareholding with Indian promoters.
- Product should be at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or above.
- Startup must be building agritech solutions in eligible focus areas.
- Startup should not have previously received investment from another Technology Innovation Hub (TIH).
Eligible entity types: Private Limited
Benefits & funding
Headline support
Up to Rs.1 Crore
- Up to ₹1 crore investment.
- Access to IIT Bombay research labs.
- Technical mentoring from domain experts.
- Business mentoring and commercialization support.
- Networking with investors and industry partners.
- Access to startup ecosystem events and resources.
How the application process works
The journey below is informational, compiled from the official program guidelines. Applications are submitted directly with TIH Foundation for IoT and IoE, IIT Bombay, in your own name.
- 1
Apply through the official Aarohan 6.0 application portal.
- 2
Submit startup, founder and technology details.
- 3
Provide product and commercialization information.
- 4
Applications undergo evaluation by TIH IIT Bombay.
- 5
Selected startups are invited for further assessment and investment discussions.
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Documents checklist 6
- DPIIT Recognition Certificate (if available)
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Pitch Deck
- Product and Technology Details
- Founder Information
- Any additional documents requested during evaluation
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Official application
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Open the official applicationFrequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Aarohan 6.0 Seed Support Program?
DPIIT-recognized (or eligible) agritech startups with products at TRL 6 or above and at least 51% Indian promoter shareholding.
How much funding does Aarohan 6.0 provide?
Selected startups may receive up to ₹1 crore through equity or CCPS investment.
Is Aarohan 6.0 a grant programme?
No. Funding is provided as equity or Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS).
Which startups are eligible?
Agritech startups working on IoT, drones, satellite remote sensing, food quality monitoring and supply chain technologies.
Can startups funded by another TIH apply?
No. Startups that have already received investment from another Technology Innovation Hub are not eligible.
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