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Incubator Rupnagar, Punjab Est. 2020

AWaDH, IIT Ropar

IIT Ropar's national cyber-physical-systems hub for farm and water tech, launched with Rs. 110 crore and home to 150+ incubated startups.

150+ startups supported 3 programs listed

About AWaDH, IIT Ropar

iHub-AWaDH, the Agriculture and Water Technology Development Hub, is a national deep-tech hub at IIT Ropar set up under the Department of Science and Technology's National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems, with initial backing of Rs. 110 crore. It works on agriculture and water technology through incubation, collaborative R&D, and skilling.

The hub's record includes 150-plus startups incubated, more than Rs. 120 crore in overall funding facilitated, 70-plus technologies developed, 100-plus agritech and water-tech startups nurtured, and over 5,000 young people skilled in cyber-physical systems with a focus on AI and IoT. It won the National Incubation Centre Award at Ek Bharat-Udyami Bharat in recognition of its work fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

Agritech and water-technology startups, deep-tech founders building cyber-physical systems, and researchers applying AI and IoT to farming and water management benefit most, along with students and young people in Punjab after skilling in emerging technologies and entrepreneurs wanting IIT-backed incubation. Its strength in cyber-physical systems suits the rising demand for precision agriculture and smart water management. It is online at ihub-awadh.in.

Who they work with

Stages
Idea MVP / Prototype Early Revenue Growth
Sectors
Agritech & Food Climate, Energy & EV Deeptech & Robotics

Programs by AWaDH, IIT Ropar 3

Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 10 lakh
Equity-free Idea

The MeitY GENESIS Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Grant Program, supported by MeitY Startup Hub, is implemented by iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar. This initiative is part of the national GENESIS scheme with a focus on empowering innovators from Tier-II and Tier-III cities. The program is designed to catalyze innovation and entrepreneurship by: Providing Funding Assistance of up to Rs. 10 Lakhs to develop, validate, and scale innovative ideas. Offering dedicated incubation support, access to

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Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 25 lakh
Equity-free Early Revenue

The DTC Accelerate, ClimateTech (Agri and WaterTech) is a flagship acceleration program under the 100 Startups 100 Days initiative. It is a collaboration between iHub, AWaDH at IIT Ropar and Nasscom Deeptech. The program is designed to support startups that are building solutions in sustainable agriculture and water innovation by providing them with mentorship, resources, industry networks, and funding. The goal is to fast-track their growth and scale their impact on climate solutions. It

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Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 5 lakh
Equity-free MVP / Prototype Early Revenue

This category of Ideathon 2.0 is designed to support Registered Startups and MSMEs with funding, mentorship, and market linkages to scale their technology-driven solutions under the NM-ICPS scheme. The primary goal is to provide innovation grants for product/service development related to the focus-areas and to strengthen the overall inclusive technology ecosystem. Key Offerings: Grant Support: Up to Rs. 5 Lakh Grant/Startup. Support: Mentorship, market linkages, and

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does AWaDH, IIT Ropar run?

AWaDH, IIT Ropar currently has 3 programs listed in this directory, including MeitY GENESIS EIR Grant at iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar, DTC Accelerate - ClimateTech (Agri and Water Tech) at iHub - AWaDH, IIT Ropar, Ideathon 2.0 - Startup & MSME Innovation Grant at iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is AWaDH, IIT Ropar a government organisation?

AWaDH, IIT Ropar is listed as a incubator. It is not a government body, and its programs follow the organisation's own selection process.

How do I evaluate whether a AWaDH, IIT Ropar program fits my startup?

Start with the stages and sectors shown on this profile, then open the program pages for eligibility conditions and document checklists. If you want a structured view, send an enquiry below and an IncorpX advisor will walk you through fit and readiness.

Do I apply to these programs through IncorpX?

No. Applications are always submitted in your own name with the respective program authority. IncorpX is independent of AWaDH, IIT Ropar and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.

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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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