MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant Program at IIT Mandi Catalyst (Prototype Funding)

About this scheme

The MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant Program, implemented through IIT Mandi Catalyst, provides **financial and technical support** to young innovators and startups engaged in **ICT-enabled ideas**, primarily in Electronics and Communication solutions.

The scheme's purpose is to bridge the gap between **Proof of Concept (PoC) and Prototype/MVP** by helping innovators test their ideas and develop a viable prototype ready for commercialization. The period of prototyping support can be up to 12 months.

The grant is up to **Rs. 7 Lakhs** per startup and is intended for:
* Prototyping and product development.
* Facilitating IPR filings.
* Holistic incubation support, including co-working space, mentoring, and networking.

Who can apply

• The applicant must be a **citizen of India**.
• The idea must fall within the listed focus areas (Electronics and Communication, ICT-enabled solutions).
• The solution should address societal challenges in the seven thematic areas of national concern: Healthcare, Education, Agriculture, Financial inclusion, Infrastructure and transportation, Environment and cleantech, Clean energy, and other emerging ICT areas.
• The startup should have a definite **Proof of Concept (PoC)** which is to be further developed into a **Prototype or Minimum Viable Product (MVP)**.
• Educational requirement (General TIDE 2.0 Grant): Minimum 4 years of formal full-time undergraduate/postgraduate education in science or engineering (or equivalent with work experience).
• The startup should be incorporated in India with a minimum 51% of its equity held by Indian citizens (General TIDE 2.0 requirement).

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