ADVAYA Plastic Circularity Innovation Launchpad - SIIC IIT Kanpur Cohort 2 — Frequently Asked Questions

It is a CSR-backed incubation and acceleration program run jointly by the Pernod Ricard India Foundation and the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur. It supports tech-driven startups focused on plastic waste management and the circular economy.

Selected startups can receive a grant ranging from ₹8,00,000 to ₹12,00,000 to support their innovative solutions.

The program offers grants to participating startups. This means the funding is non-dilutive, and the program does not take an equity stake in your company.

The application deadline for the ADVAYA Plastic Circularity Innovation Launchpad - SIIC IIT Kanpur Cohort 2 is June 10, 2026.

The program is open to startups at any stage of development. Applicants must be focused on creating innovative, tech-driven solutions within the circular economy or addressing plastic waste reduction.

The provided information does not specify any requirements for DPIIT or MSME registration for this program.

No, as this program provides grants, it is non-dilutive, meaning it does not take any equity stake from the selected startups.

Startups interested in applying can do so through the official program portal at https://program.siicincubator.com/programs/apply/adv2821/advaya-plastic-circularity-innovation-launchpad-cohort-2.

ADVAYA Plastic Circularity Innovation Launchpad - SIIC IIT Kanpur Cohort 2 is offered by Pernod Ricard India Foundation, a corporate programme. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.