Ignition Grant 2.0 (2026–2027) – Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI
Offered By - Department of Science & Technology (DST)
About the Program
Ignition Grant 2.0 is an early-stage startup support program launched by Uttishthati Foundation, the i-TBI incubator at NIT Hamirpur, supported under the DST-NIDHI initiative of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.
The program is designed to support innovative startups with seed funding, incubation support, mentorship, and access to an innovation-driven ecosystem. It targets founders working on technology-led and impact-oriented solutions across multiple sectors.
The initiative primarily focuses on helping entrepreneurs move from idea or early-stage development toward scalable execution by combining financial assistance with institutional incubation support.
The program is open to innovative and early-stage startups across sectors, with emphasis on emerging and high-impact domains such as AI, renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, agritech, and healthtech.
Why This Program Stands Out:
- Backed by DST-NIDHI ecosystem and NIT Hamirpur
- Combines grant support + incubation + mentorship
- Open to startups across multiple DeepTech and impact sectors
- Designed specifically for innovation-driven early-stage founders
Key Offerings
Funding
Go-To-market & Business Strategy
Market Access
Mentorship
Networking
Who Can Apply / Eligibility
- Open to innovative and early-stage startups
- Startups across sectors may apply
- Focus areas include:
- DeepTech & Artificial Intelligence
- Renewable & Green Energy
- Smart Infrastructure & Sustainable Construction
- AgriTech & Himalayan Bio-Resources
- HealthTech & Life Sciences
Selection Process
- Application submission through the official platform
- Initial screening based on eligibility and concept strength
- Evaluation based on innovation, scalability, and impact
- Shortlisting of selected applicants
- Final selection by the organizing body
The exact selection process may vary depending on program guidelines.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website provided below
- Access the Ignition Grant 2.0 application form
- Submit your application before 31 May 2026
Source & Verification
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- Source 1: nith.ac.in
- Source 2: www.linkedin.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Open to innovative and early-stage startups
- Startups across sectors may apply
- Focus areas include:
- DeepTech & Artificial Intelligence
- Renewable & Green Energy
- Smart Infrastructure & Sustainable Construction
- AgriTech & Himalayan Bio-Resources
- HealthTech & Life Sciences