FundingRs. 10 lakh to Rs. 30 lakh
Equity-free Idea Logistics & Mobility
ClosesJun 15, 2026
Rolling Grant Equity-free Students
iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway Prototype/PoC Funding Support
by iCreate
iCreate connects innovators and startups at the idea-to-PoC stage with government funding schemes from GoI and the Government of Gujarat, alongside mentorship, lab access, and on-campus incubation.
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- Students, innovators or early startups in Gujarat building hardware or software products.
About this scheme
iCreate's gateway to securing funding support and holistic assistance for turning a **proof-of-concept (PoC) or prototype** into a successful product.
As a government-recognised Technology Business Incubator, iCreate offers access to a bouquet of varied schemes from a host of reputed institutions belonging to the Government of India and the Government of Gujarat.
The program also provides **holistic support**, including:
* Business and technical mentorship.
* Access to prototyping and digital innovation lab.
* Incubation and funding support.
* Connections with investors, industry, and the startup ecosystem.
* Hostel accommodation on the iCreate campus.
Who can apply
- Be an **individual innovator, student, or startup**.
- Be an **Indian citizen**.
- The project should be in the **Idea-to-PoC development stage**, or have a **PoC ready**.
- The project should relate to **hardware or software-based technology innovation**.
- *Specific to the grant by the Government of Gujarat*: Your startup should be registered as an **LLP or private limited company in Gujarat**.
- *Preference*: iCreate strongly recommends applicants **reside on campus** to get maximum benefit from the programme; such projects will be given greater preference in selection.
Eligible entity types: Individual Innovator, LLP, Private Limited
Benefits & funding
Headline support
Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 30 lakh
- Access to government funding schemes, incubation, business and technical mentorship, prototyping and digital innovation lab access, connections with investors and industry, and hostel accommodation on iCreate campus.
How the application process works
The journey below is informational, compiled from the official program guidelines. Applications are submitted directly with iCreate, in your own name.
- 1
Applications are assessed by iCreate against the startup's innovation stage and fit with hardware or software technology domains.
- 2
Shortlisted applicants are evaluated for willingness to reside on campus and alignment with available GoI and Gujarat government funding schemes.
- 3
Selected startups are onboarded into iCreate's incubation program and matched with relevant funding sources.
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Official application
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Open the official applicationFrequently asked questions
How much funding does iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway Prototype/PoC Funding Support provide?
iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway Prototype/PoC Funding Support provides rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 30 lakh. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.
Is iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway Prototype/PoC Funding Support currently accepting applications?
Rolling applications, no fixed deadline. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.
Does iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway Prototype/PoC Funding Support take equity?
No. This program is listed as equity-free, which means the funding does not dilute your shareholding. Review the official terms for any debt or convertible components.
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This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.
IncorpX charges no fee for the information in this directory and does not collect, process, lodge or submit any application on your behalf. Applications are made by you, in your own name, directly with the respective program authority. IncorpX provides assistance only for application preparation and for related registrations such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) and GST. Eligibility, approval, disbursement and selection rest solely with the respective program authority, and IncorpX makes no representation or guarantee as to any outcome.
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