IITB-IoE Seed Fund at SINE, IIT Bombay
Equity/equity-linked seed funding up to Rs. 1 crore for IIT Bombay-associated technology startups to accelerate product development and go-to-market.
- Up to Rs. 1 crore equity/equity-linked funding
- For IIT Bombay-linked tech startups
- 12, 18 month funding tenure
- Accelerates product development & go-to-market
- SINE incubation before disbursement
About this scheme
The IITB-IoE Seed Fund supports IIT Bombay-associated technology startups to accelerate product development and go-to-market.
**Funding support:** up to Rs. 1 crore (INR 100 lakhs).
**Instrument:** Equity or equity-linked. **Tenure:** 12 to 18 months.
Selected startups must incubate with SINE (if not already incubated) before disbursement of the seed fund.
Who can apply
- Technology/science-based DPIIT-recognised startups.
- At least one founding member must be a student, faculty, alumnus or staff of IIT Bombay, or have an established IITB linkage through a faculty/researcher association or IP.
- LLPs/partnerships must convert to a company before fund release.
- Product stage may be prototype/MVP/market-ready.
- IP must be owned by IIT Bombay or the startup, or the startup must hold exclusive rights to use it.
Eligible entity types: Private Limited, LLP, Partnership
Benefits & funding
Up to Rs. 1 Cr
- **Equity or equity-linked seed funding of up to Rs.
- 100 lakh)** for IIT Bombay-associated technology startups to accelerate product development and go-to-market, over a 12, 18 month tenure.
- Selected startups incubate with SINE (if not already incubated) before disbursement and tap into SINE's mentor and investor network.
How the application process works
The journey below is informational, compiled from the official program guidelines. Applications are submitted directly with SINE, IIT Bombay, in your own name.
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Applications from IITB-linked startups are evaluated on technology, team, product readiness and commercialization roadmap.
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Selected startups incubate with SINE (if not already incubated) before disbursement of the seed fund.
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Open the official applicationFrequently asked questions
How much funding is available?
Up to Rs. 1 crore (Rs. 100 lakh), as equity or equity-linked investment, over a 12, 18 month tenure.
Who is eligible?
DPIIT-recognised technology/science-based startups where at least one founding member is a student, faculty, alumnus or staff of IIT Bombay, or has an established IITB linkage via a faculty/researcher association or IP.
What if my startup is an LLP or partnership?
LLPs and registered partnerships may apply but must convert to a company under the Companies Act, 2013 before funds are released.
What product stage is required?
Prototype, MVP or market-ready, with a clear roadmap toward commercialization.
Who must own the IP?
IP should be owned by IIT Bombay or the applicant startup; if owned by a third party, the applicant must have exclusive rights to use it.
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