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"The iDEX initiative; a scheme by the honourable Ministry of Defence envisions self reliance for India in Defence Sector. It aims to create an ecosystem that fosters innovation and fosters technological development in the defense sector involving research and development institutes, universities, industrial companies, start-ups and even individual innovators. The scheme envisions self reliance for India in Defence Sector."

Spark Grant & Incubation Support


" The selected applications emerging as iDEX Winners, will be funded up to ₹1.5 Crores under Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC) and up to ₹10 Crores under IDEX Prime in the form of grant/equity/debt/other relevant structures. The funds will be disbursed in tranches based on the milestones decided by a high-powered selection committee. In addition to the funds, chosen candidates might be admitted to accelerator programs managed by iDEX partners, where they would receive mentorship from innovation and entrepreneurship specialists to assist them in developing their technologies and businesses. They might also receive assistance in the form of specialists and access to defense testing facilities for the development of their products and technologies. ."


A Glimpse from our events


FAQ's

  • Start-ups, as defined and recognized by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India
  • MSME - Any Indian company incorporated under the Companies Act 1956/2013, primarily a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) as defined in the MSME Act, 2006.
  • Individual innovators are also encouraged to apply (research & academic institutions can use this category to apply)
  • Go to https://idex.gov.in/
  • Click on IDEX Challenges
  • Go to Open Challenge/DISC/Prime/iDEX4Fauji/ADITI (the category in which you are applying)
  • Open the relevant challenge for which you are applying
  • Fill the application form
  • Upload the resume of the applicant, Pitch Deck or any other documents as requested
  • Submit the application
  • Research & Development
  • Prototyping
  • Pilot Implementation
  • Market Assessment
  • AIC-RNTU will help the eligible applicants with access to labs and manufacturing facilities which are directly available at the premises along with Industrial and corporate collaborations.
  • Yes, guidance will be provided to the startup to apply the challenges.
  • Yes, a matching contribution is required for the applicant.
  • AIC-RNTU has partnered with multiple investors and the eligible startups will be provided opportunities to connect with investors for funding.
  • Yes, AIC-RNTU provides multiple networking opportunities to incubated startups to provide them with world-class exposure and business expansion opportunities.Yes, guidance will be provided to the startup to apply the c

    • Upcoming Events


    ● Knowledge Series -:


    AIC-RNTU Foundation is coming up shortly with a knowledge series covering various topics for startups building solutions for Defence and Aerospace. The series would be covering topics like Defence Procurements, Cyber Security for Defence startups, Defence Startup Funding and more.


    ● Virtual Demo Day for Defence Startups -:

    The Virtual Demo Day would provide the iDEX winners and other defence startups/innovators to showcase their product to multiple investors. The interested investors would be connected on a one-to-one basis for deep dive discussions.