IDEX

Funds startups, MSMEs, and academia to develop self-reliant technologies for defense and aerospace through challenges like DISC, offering grants, mentoring, and access to defense problem statements.

Maximum Grant Amount

100000000

🎯 Eligibility:

1. DPIIT-recognized startups/MSMEs and innovators (must incorporate before funds) addressing sector-specific challenges.

🌱 Nature of Support

Milestone-based grants with matching contribution from startups, incubator funding up to ₹40 Lakhs

📝 Documents Required

DPIIT startup recognition/MSME registration, detailed proposal with TRL, defence/aerospace relevance

Grant Type

Grant

Key details

Granting Agency

Ministry of Defence, Government of India

Sector/Focus

Defence

Application Window

Rolling basis

Geographic Coverage

All

Contact

rmo@mod.nic.in

How to Apply

Online through idex.gov.in for DISC/Open Challenges

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