NewGen IEDC
Promotes innovation among science and engineering students, offering up to ₹2.5 lakh per project for proof-of-concept or prototype development. Institutions may receive ₹25 lakh (one-time) and ₹10 lakh per year for 5 years to run the center, covering project development, training, travel, and contingencies.
Maximum Grant Amount
250000
🎯 Eligibility:
1. Science/engineering/hardware projects involving at least one college student
2. must complete prototype in 6 months with mentor–mentee pairing.
🌱 Nature of Support
The program supports innovative, commercially-viable student projects at educational institutions to help them launch startups.
📝 Documents Required
proposal detailing the business (product, technology, market), the team (members, mentor), the support system (host institution), and the financial requirement (costs).
Grant Type
Grant, Fellowship
Key details
Granting Agency
Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Sector/Focus
Sustainability, HealthTech, Service, AgriTech
Application Window
Depends on host institutions
Geographic Coverage
All
Contact
How to Apply
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