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Government New Delhi, Delhi Est. 1996

Technology Development Board (TDB)

Statutory DST body that funds commercialisation of indigenous technology with loans, equity, and grants for market-ready ventures.

1 program listed

About Technology Development Board (TDB)

The Technology Development Board (TDB) is a statutory body set up by the Government of India in September 1996 under the Technology Development Board Act, 1995. Working under the Department of Science and Technology from Technology Bhawan in New Delhi, it was the first organisation in the government framework created solely to commercialise indigenous research and technology.

Its niche is the commercialisation gap: where most government schemes target early ideation or recognition, TDB backs technologies above Technology Readiness Level 6 that are ready for market, funding the costly, risky move from lab to production. It provides finance through several mechanisms. The Empowering Tech Startups programme invites applications from startups at TRL 6 and above; for projects costing up to Rs. 5 crore it funds up to 70%, or Rs. 3.5 crore, and for larger projects up to 50% with matching contribution. The TDB Seed Fund supports product development, testing, trials, test marketing, mentoring, and consultancy, and the board also provides equity and loans to industrial concerns, having partnered private-equity investors such as APIDC VCF (Rs. 30 crore for biotech) and the UTI Ascent India Fund (Rs. 75 crore) to co-invest in growth-stage companies, while supporting patent filing and IP protection.

Technology startups and R&D institutions with proven technologies ready for market benefit most, particularly companies at TRL 6 and above in manufacturing, biotechnology, clean energy, materials science, and advanced engineering, along with enterprises adapting imported technology for wider domestic use. It is online at tdb.gov.in.

Who they work with

Stages
Early Revenue Growth
Sectors
Deeptech & Robotics Climate, Energy & EV Biotech, Health & Pharma Agritech & Food

Programs by Technology Development Board (TDB) 1

Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does Technology Development Board (TDB) run?

Technology Development Board (TDB) currently has 1 program listed in this directory, including Technology Development Board (TDB) India-Finland Joint Innovation Call 2026. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is Technology Development Board (TDB) a government organisation?

Yes. Technology Development Board (TDB) is listed under the government category. Its programs follow official government processes, and applications are submitted through official channels in your own name.

How do I evaluate whether a Technology Development Board (TDB) 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 Technology Development Board (TDB) 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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