Samriddhi 2.0 – Nationwide Incubation Call for Innovation in Food Technology

• Nationwide Food Technology incubation programme.
• Hybrid incubation model.
• Grant support up to ₹5 lakh.
• Expert evaluation through pitching rounds.
• Mentorship from industry experts and IIT network.
• Access to fabrication and prototyping facilities.
• Investor connect and business support.

About this scheme

Samriddhi 2.0 is a nationwide incubation programme organized by Technology Innovation Foundation of IIT Palakkad (TECHIN) in collaboration with Symega Food Ingredients Ltd. The programme seeks innovative Food Technology solutions that have reached Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 or above.

Applicants submit technology-driven ideas aligned with identified problem statements in food production, sustainable packaging, smart food processing, food waste management, food safety, and nutritional innovation. Applications are evaluated through multiple rounds, including expert screening and pitching sessions that assess both the technical feasibility and commercial potential of each innovation.

Selected startups receive hybrid incubation support combining online and offline mentoring, access to IIT Palakkad's innovation ecosystem, expert guidance, R&D infrastructure, business support, investor connections, and funding of up to ₹5 lakh based on the startup's requirements and evaluator recommendations.

The programme aims to nurture innovative food technology startups and help them transform promising technologies into scalable and sustainable businesses.

Who can apply

• Applicant must be an Indian national by origin and citizenship.
• Innovation should have achieved at least TRL 4.
• The innovation must be original, novel and proprietary.
• Applicant should be a startup or willing to register as a startup immediately after selection.
• Founder or co-founder must be engaged full-time with the startup.
• Applicants who applied to TECHIN incubation calls during the previous three months are not eligible.
• Selected startups must sign the TECHIN incubation agreement.
• Applicants must participate through the prescribed online application process.

Eligible entity types: Private Limited, LLP, Partnership, Proprietorship, Individual Innovator

Benefits & funding

• Grant funding up to Rs. 5 lakh.
• Hybrid incubation (online and offline).
• Expert mentoring.
• Business model development.
• Access to fabrication and rapid prototyping facilities.
• Legal, financial and IP consulting.
• Investor connect.
• Incubation space at subsidized rates.
• PAN IIT mentor network

How the application process works

The journey below is informational, compiled from the official program guidelines. Applications are submitted directly with Technology Innovation Foundation of IIT Palakkad (TECHIN), in your own name.

1. 1

   Review the programme themes and ensure your innovation addresses one of the identified Food Technology problem statements while meeting the minimum TRL 4 requirement.

2. 2

   Confirm that you satisfy all eligibility conditions, including Indian citizenship, ownership of the innovation, and full-time commitment to the startup.

3. 3

   Prepare your pitch deck using the presentation template prescribed by TECHIN, covering the problem statement, proposed solution, technology, TRL, prototype, business plan, funding requirement, and founder details.

4. 4

   Complete the online application form through the official application portal before the deadline.

5. 5

   Applications will undergo technical and business evaluation by an expert review panel.

6. 6

   Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in the first virtual pitching round, where both the technical feasibility and commercial viability of the innovation will be assessed.

7. 7

   Teams selected from the first round will progress to the final pitching round for detailed evaluation.

8. 8

   Successful teams may receive incubation support, grant funding of up to ₹5 lakh, and admission into TECHIN's hybrid incubation programme.

9. 9

   Selected startups must execute the incubation agreement with TECHIN before beginning the incubation programme.

Documents checklist 7

• Pitch Deck prepared in TECHIN presentation format
• Prototype photographs/videos
• Founder details
• Business plan
• Funding requirement
• Startup details
• Technology & TRL information

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