Exim Bank Ubharte Sitaare Programme

• Equity investment from ₹27.5 lakh to ₹1.1 crore.
• Export-focused investment programme.
• Supports global business expansion.
• Backed through FITT ecosystem.
• Designed for DPIIT-recognized startups and MSMEs.
• Evaluation of export readiness and commercialization strategy.

About this scheme

The Exim Bank Ubharte Sitaare Programme is an investment initiative implemented by Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi, to identify and support startups with strong export potential.

The programme provides equity or equity-linked investments ranging from ₹27.5 lakh to ₹1.1 crore to eligible startups that are building products or services capable of serving international markets. It is specifically designed to help export-oriented ventures strengthen commercialization, scale internationally, and accelerate global business growth.

Eligible applicants must be DPIIT-recognized startups or MSMEs that are part of the FITT ecosystem through incubation or acceleration programmes. During the application process, startups are evaluated on export readiness, technology maturity, customer traction, intellectual property, competitive positioning, international go-to-market strategy, and business scalability.

The programme seeks to support high-potential Indian startups capable of expanding into global markets while strengthening India's innovation-led export ecosystem.

Who can apply

• Must be a DPIIT-recognized startup or MSME.
• Must be associated with FITT through incubation or an acceleration programme.
• Product or service should demonstrate clear export potential.
• Must be an Indian registered entity.
• Should have a scalable business model for international markets.

Eligible entity types: Private Limited, LLP, Partnership, Proprietorship, Individual Innovator

Benefits & funding

• Equity or equity-linked investment.
• Funding between Rs. 27.5 lakh and Rs. 1.1 crore.
• Support for international expansion.
• Access to FITT's startup ecosystem.
• Investor visibility.
• Export market readiness support.
• Opportunity to scale globally.

How the application process works

The journey below is informational, compiled from the official program guidelines. Applications are submitted directly with FITT, IIT Delhi, in your own name.

1. 1

   Confirm that your startup is either a DPIIT-recognized startup or an eligible MSME and is currently associated with FITT through an incubation or acceleration programme.

2. 2

   Evaluate your export readiness by preparing details of your international market opportunity, export strategy, target countries, customer segments, and commercialization roadmap.

3. 3

   Gather all required information, including company registration details, TRL stage, customer traction, competitors, intellectual property, financial information, fundraising details, export projections, and international go-to-market strategy.

4. 4

   Prepare the mandatory documents, including your latest pitch deck, FITT association agreement, and the signed declaration on your company's official letterhead.

5. 5

   Complete the online application form with accurate information about your startup, export readiness, technology, revenue, funding history, international customers, and investment requirements.

6. 6

   Upload all mandatory supporting documents before submitting your application.

7. 7

   Applications will be reviewed by the programme evaluation team based on export potential, technology maturity, commercial traction, scalability, and international growth opportunity.

8. 8

   Shortlisted startups may be invited for further due diligence, discussions, or investment evaluation before the final investment decision.

Documents checklist 8

• Pitch Deck (PDF/PPT)
• FITT Incubation/Acceleration Agreement
• DPIIT Recognition Certificate (if applicable)
• Company Registration Certificate
• Company Website
• Export Details
• Financial Information
• Signed Declaration on Company Letterhead

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