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Incubator Bhilai, Chhattisgarh

CSVTU Foundation

Section-8 company under Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University promoting rural innovation, entrepreneurship, and grassroots-level startup incubation.

1 program listed

About CSVTU Foundation

CSVTU Foundation for Rural Technology and Entrepreneurship (CSVTU-FORTE) is a Section-8 company established under Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University (CSVTU). Based at the CSVTU Bhilai Campus in Durg district, the foundation is dedicated to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in rural and underserved communities across Chhattisgarh.

The foundation operates a Rural Incubation Centre (RIC) and Rural Entrepreneurship Development Centres (REDCs), providing aspiring entrepreneurs with financial support, mentorship, and resources to turn their ideas into marketable solutions. CSVTU-FORTE focuses on grassroots-level startups that address local challenges in areas such as agriculture, healthcare, and sustainable technology.

The foundation is supported by partners including AICTE (New Delhi), CSIR-AMPRI (Bhopal), Rostock University (Germany), the State Planning Commission of Chhattisgarh, and the Sickle Cell Institute (Raipur).

## Who Benefits

Rural entrepreneurs, first-generation founders, and grassroots innovators in Chhattisgarh and central India seeking incubation support, seed funding, and mentorship to develop solutions for rural and underserved communities.

Who they work with

Stages
Idea MVP / Prototype
Sectors
Social Impact Agritech & Food Biotech, Health & Pharma Climate, Energy & EV

Programs by CSVTU Foundation 1

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

The DST NIDHI i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0 is an early-stage startup support program implemented at CSVTU Foundation for Rural Technology and Entrepreneurship (CSVTU-FORTE) under the Department of Science and Technology's NIDHI i-TBI initiative. The program aims to encourage innovation-led entrepreneurship by supporting innovative ideas and early-stage startups, particularly from Chhattisgarh. Selected applicants receive Ignition Grant support along with incubation benefits such as co-working

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does CSVTU Foundation run?

CSVTU Foundation currently has 1 program listed in this directory, including DST NIDHI i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0 at CSVTU-FORTE. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is CSVTU Foundation a government organisation?

CSVTU Foundation 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 CSVTU Foundation 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 CSVTU Foundation and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.

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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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