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Innovation Voucher Program (IVP) by EDII-TN

by EDII, Tamil Nadu

A Tamil Nadu government voucher scheme via EDII-TN giving deep-tech startups Rs. 3 lakh for research and Rs. 7 lakh for market entry, in partnership with MSMEs.

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Who this is for
  • Designed for deep-tech startups partnering with MSMEs on research and market entry in Tamil Nadu.

About this scheme

The Innovation Voucher Program (IVP) is a flagship grant scheme of the Government of Tamil Nadu, delivered through the Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute, Tamil Nadu (EDII-TN). Its main purpose is to spur research partnerships between startups and MSMEs.

The scheme is built around two vouchers. Voucher-A, for entry into research, carries a grant of Rs. 3 lakh. Voucher-B, for entry into the market, carries a grant of Rs. 7 lakh. Together they are meant to help deep-tech startups push forward both their research and their move to market.

Who can apply

  • The scheme is meant for startups and MSMEs.
  • Its emphasis is on building research collaboration between them.
  • The awareness drive is geared towards deep-tech startups.

Benefits & funding

Headline support

Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 7 lakh

  • Voucher-A, for entry into research, provides a grant of Rs. 3 lakh.
  • Voucher-B, for entry into the market, provides a grant of Rs. 7 lakh.
  • Both vouchers are equity-free, so EDII-TN takes no stake in the company.

How the application process works

The journey below is informational, compiled from the official program guidelines. Applications are submitted directly with EDII, Tamil Nadu, in your own name.

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    Eligible startups and MSMEs apply through the official EDII-TN form for the relevant voucher.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Innovation Voucher Program offer?

Two equity-free vouchers from the Tamil Nadu government: Voucher-A of Rs. 3 lakh for entering research, and Voucher-B of Rs. 7 lakh for entering the market.

Who can apply?

Startups and MSMEs, with a focus on deep-tech startups, looking to build research collaboration.

What is the goal of the scheme?

To encourage research partnerships between startups and MSMEs and to help deep-tech startups advance both their research and their market entry.

Who runs the programme?

It is a Government of Tamil Nadu scheme, delivered through the Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute, Tamil Nadu (EDII-TN).

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.

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