TECHPIONEER GRANT 2026
IITM Incubation Cell
TECHPIONEER GRANT 2026 - Up to ₹5 Lakhs through Pre-incubation at the School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, IIT Madras && Up to ₹20 Lakhs through Incubation at IIT Madras Incubation Cell. The Grant is open to early-stage startups working in: Agritech, Climatetech, Fintech
What is it?
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What could you get?
- Amount
- ₹5L – ₹20L
- Currency
- INR
- Equity taken
- No — equity-free
- Funding type
- Grant, Equity-free, Incubator funding
Who is it for?
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Who can apply?
- Geographic scope
- Pan India
- Startup stage
- MVP, Prototype
- Industry focus
- ClimateTech, AgriTech, FinTech, DeepTech
- Company age
- Not specified by provider
What does the programme offer?
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How to apply
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What should you prepare?
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Important dates
- Applications open
- Not specified by provider
- Application deadline
- 10 Sept 2026
Official programme page
- Last verified
- 30 Aug 2026
- Last checked
- 30 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
Programme details can change. Check the official programme page before applying.
Programme contact: office@incubation.iitm.ac.in
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