How to Apply for IDFC FIRST Bank IGNITE Incubation 2026 — ₹25L Grant for Green Startups

Selection follows a fixed, multi-stage funnel:

• Eligibility screening — every submitted application is checked against the programme's published criteria.
• Assessment by domain experts and jury members — qualified applications are evaluated for the potential and viability of the solution.
• Pitch presentation — shortlisted startups are typically invited to present their idea and business model in detail.
• Final cohort selection — the cohort is decided on comprehensive ratings gathered across the assessment stages, favouring high-potential ventures with scalable and sustainable business models.

Selected startups are then onboarded, with the programme commencing in October 2026.