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EDII-TN Innovation Voucher Program — AIC RAISE Hardware Cohort — Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility

EDII-TN Innovation Voucher Program — AIC RAISE Hardware Cohort is open to idea · product-stage startups registered in India. The full eligibility criteria — qualifying sectors, states and entity types — are below.

Who can apply

To apply through AIC RAISE, your venture must be registered and operate in Tamil Nadu. Eligible entities include private limited companies, LLPs, partnerships, and proprietorships. The program is for manufacturing MSMEs or startups working on hardware solutions.

There are two tracks based on stage. Voucher A (₹3 lakh) suits early-stage founders validating an idea or early prototype. Voucher B (₹7 lakh) is for teams with a functional product focusing on scaling production and reaching commercial customers.

No specific DPIIT or MSME registration is required, though MSME registration may help manufacturing ventures.

EDII-TN Innovation Voucher Program — AIC RAISE Hardware Cohort is open to startups at the idea, product and revenue stage working in deeptech electronics robotics and manufacturing industrial. The programme is targeted at startups registered in Tamil Nadu. Applicants should be registered as private limited, llp and partnership.

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Eligible stage
Idea · Product
Location
Open to startups registered in India
Entity type
Private Limited, Llp, Partnership, Proprietorship

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