Ignition Grant 2.0 by Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI, NIT Hamirpur

Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI at NIT Hamirpur, supported by DST-NIDHI and the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has launched Ignition Grant 2.0 for the 2026–2027 cohort. The program is aimed at supporting innovative and early-stage startups across multiple sectors with funding, mentorship, and incubation support to help transform high-potential ideas into scalable ventures.

Selected startups can receive funding support of up to INR 10 lakhs per startup along with access to incubation infrastructure, expert mentorship, innovation-driven ecosystem support, and guidance from industry professionals and domain experts.

The program is open to innovators, students, researchers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and women-led startups working on solutions across focus domains including DeepTech, Artificial Intelligence, Renewable and Green Energy, Smart Infrastructure, Sustainable Construction, AgriTech, Himalayan Bio-Resources, HealthTech, and Life Sciences.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/6Zo21nbmfayAsqox8 

More details: https://nith.ac.in/ITBI/index.html