TIDE-II

Objectives

Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs (TIDE 2.0) is a scheme aimed at strengthening technology startups in areas of national importance by leveraging emerging technologies. The primary objective is to promote technology entrepreneurship through financial and technical support to ICTE startups working with technologies such as IoT, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Robotics, and other emerging technologies across eight pre-identified sectors of societal relevance.

Supported By: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

Eligibility

Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR)

The applicant:

• Should be a resident of India.
• Should be an undergraduate degree holder or a final-year student.
• Should not have any other source of funding.
• Should be fully committed to exploring and developing the proposed business idea.
• Should not be a promoter, shareholder, or beneficiary of any other company.

Grant

The applicant:

• Should be a resident of India.
• Should be an undergraduate degree holder or a final-year student.
• May apply as a Private Limited Company.
• Should possess a validated Proof of Concept (PoC) that can be further developed into a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

Note: Proposals must be submitted online only.

Focused Sectors

• Healthcare
• Education
• Agriculture
• Infrastructure and Transportation
• Environment and Clean Technology
• Clean Energy Solutions
• Financial Inclusion, including Digital Payments
• Other Emerging Areas*

*Flexibility is provided to support technology startups addressing societal challenges in ICTE areas.

Financial Support

• Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR): Up to four EiR fellowships of ₹4 lakh per startup for one year may be provided to applicants with an innovative idea to support idea validation and development.
• Grant: Up to four grants of ₹7 lakh per startup for one year may be provided to applicants with a validated Proof of Concept (PoC) for further development into a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

TIDE 2.0 Offers

• Co-working spaces and laboratory infrastructure.
• Workshop facilities and essential utilities.
• Funding opportunities and access to future investments.
• Technical and business mentoring.
• Business support services and networking opportunities.

Objectives

Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs (TIDE 2.0) is a scheme for strengthening technology startups in selected areas of national importance by leveraging emerging technologies. Its primary objective is to promote technology entrepreneurship through financial and technical support to ICTE startups working with technologies such as IoT, AI, Blockchain, Robotics, and more across eight identified areas of societal relevance.

Supported By: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

Eligibility

Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR)

The applicant:

• Should be a resident of India.
• Should be an undergraduate degree holder or a final-year student.
• Should not have any other source of funding.
• Should be fully committed to exploring their business idea.
• Should not be the promoter, shareholder, or beneficiary of any other company.

Grant

The applicant:

• Should be a resident of India.
• Should be an undergraduate degree holder or a final-year student.
• Can apply as a Private Limited Company.
• Should have a definite Proof of Concept (PoC) that can be developed into a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

Note: Proposals must be submitted online only.

Focused Sectors

• Healthcare
• Education
• Agriculture
• Infrastructure and Transportation
• Environment and Clean Technology
• Clean Energy Solutions
• Financial Inclusion, including Digital Payments
• Other Emerging Areas*

*Flexibility to support technology startups addressing societal challenges in ICTE areas.

Financial Support

• EiR: Up to four Entrepreneur in Residence Fellowships of ₹4 lakh per startup for one year may be provided to applicants with innovative ideas to support idea validation and development.
• Grant: Up to four grants of ₹7 lakh per startup for one year may be provided to applicants with a validated Proof of Concept (PoC) to help convert it into a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

TIDE 2.0 Offers

• Co-working and infrastructure facilities (labs)
• Workshop facilities and utilities
• Funding and opportunities for future investment
• Technical and business mentoring
• Business support and networking opportunities

Objectives

Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs (TIDE 2.0) is a scheme for strengthening Technology Startups in selected areas of national concern by leveraging emerging technologies. Its primary objective is to promote technology entrepreneurship through financial and technical support to ICTE startups working with emerging technologies such as IoT, AI, Blockchain, Robotics, and others across eight pre-identified areas of societal relevance.

Supported By: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

Eligibility

Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR)

The applicant:

• Should be a resident of India.
• Should be an undergraduate degree holder or a final-year student.
• Should not have any other source of funding.
• Should be solely committed to exploring his/her business idea.
• Should not be the promoter or shareholder/beneficiary of any other company.

Grant

The applicant:

• Should be a resident of India.
• Should be an undergraduate degree holder or a final-year student.
• Can apply as a Private Limited Company.
• Should have a definite Proof of Concept (PoC) that can be further developed into a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

Note: Proposals are to be submitted online only.

Focused Sectors

• Healthcare
• Education
• Agriculture
• Infrastructure and Transportation
• Environment and Clean Tech
• Clean Energy Solutions
• Financial Inclusion including Digital Payments
• Other Emerging Areas*

*Flexibility to support tech startups addressing societal challenges in ICTE areas.

Financial Support

• EiR: Up to four Entrepreneur in Residence Fellowships of ₹4 lakh per startup for one year may be provided to applicants with an idea for validation and development.
• Grant: Up to four grants of ₹7 lakh per startup for one year may be provided to applicants with a Proof of Concept (PoC) for further development into a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

TIDE 2.0 Offers

• Co-working and infrastructure facilities (Labs)
• Workshop facilities and utilities
• Funding and further investment opportunities
• Technical and business mentoring
• Business support and networking