FundingFunding opportunities up to ₹10 Lakh through ACIC-VGU schemes
Equity-free Idea AI, SaaS & Enterprise
ClosesAug 15, 2026
Closed Grant Equity-free
Innovate with SSDI Program at Incubation Centre IIT Patna
by Incubation Centre IIT Patna
IIT Patna and Sharp's SSDI co-development programme for AI and enterprise-software startups, with pilots, licensing, and possible strategic investment.
Check your readinessShare a few details and an IncorpX advisor will walk you through fit, documents and timelines for this scheme. Free, no obligation.
About this scheme
Hosted by the Incubation Centre at IIT Patna with Sharp Software Development India (SSDI), the Japanese firm Sharp Corporation's Indian R&D arm, Innovate with SSDI is a collaboration-led programme. It calls on inventive startups to co-build next-generation technology that can power global products, platforms, and enterprise services.
The bar is set on resilient, sustainable, and scalable solutions that stand out, with a particular eye on the SMB market; teams at prototype, MVP, and go-to-market stages are welcome, and those already earning revenue carry an edge. Selected startups can work with SSDI through pilots, validation, and enterprise-readiness tracks that put solutions into real-world deployment and testing, and the relationship can deepen into platform and solution-integration partnerships, commercial licensing, technology transfer, or strategic investment that may extend to a majority stake.
The themes sit under Smart Work and Enterprise Solutions, covering AI-driven document workflows, intelligent management systems with OCR and classification, secure enterprise content management, smart collaboration tools for hybrid teams, and office-productivity automation. Applications went through the official form, and the most recent round closed on 25 February 2026, so check for any future call.
Who can apply
- Startups offering resilient, sustainable, and scalable solutions.
- Clear differentiation in the product, especially for SMB markets.
- Open to prototype, MVP, and go-to-market-stage ventures, with early-stage innovations also welcome.
- Revenue-generating startups have an added advantage.
- The solution must align with the focus areas in Smart Work and Enterprise Solutions.
Official application
Ready to apply? Get the official link
Applications are submitted directly with Incubation Centre IIT Patna, in your own name. Share a few details and we will point you to the official application portal and help you prepare a complete submission.
Here is the official application link
Apply in your own name with Incubation Centre IIT Patna. Want a second pair of eyes before you submit? An IncorpX advisor can help you prepare.
Open the official applicationFrequently asked questions
Who is behind the Innovate with SSDI programme?
It is run by the Incubation Centre at IIT Patna together with Sharp Software Development India (SSDI), the Indian R&D arm of Japan's Sharp Corporation.
What kind of startups does it look for?
Startups building resilient, scalable enterprise and AI solutions, especially in Smart Work and Enterprise Solutions such as AI document workflows, OCR and classification, content management, and office automation, ideally aimed at SMB markets.
Does the programme take equity?
Collaboration can take several forms, from pilots and licensing to technology transfer and, in some cases, strategic investment including a majority stake, so the terms depend on the partnership agreed.
Is the programme open for applications?
The most recent application window closed on 25 February 2026. It runs in defined rounds rather than on a rolling basis, so check the official channel for any new call.
Important disclaimer
IncorpX is a private platform operated by a private company. It is not a government department, agency or official portal, and it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government body or of any organisation, incubator, accelerator, investor or partner listed in this directory. All program names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only.
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.
Closing soon
FundingUp to Rs.1 Crore
Equity-free Idea Agritech & Food DPIIT
ClosesAug 16, 2026
FundingUp to Rs. 1.68 Cr
Equity-free Idea AI, SaaS & Enterprise
ClosesAug 16, 2026
Perks & credits
View all
Zoho Partner Benefits
SaaS Tools
Free Zoho Account + Exclusive Discounts
Rolling
Open AI for Startups
AI Tools
$2,500–$5,000+ in API Credits
Rolling
Claude API credits
Rolling
Nebin Binoy 
