How to Apply for IHFC READY Program
IHFC READY Program accepts applications online through the official portal on a rolling basis. Follow the steps below — and always confirm the latest details on the official source before you apply.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the official portal. Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
Applications are accepted year-round via an online portal. The first step is an initial screening to check that the proposed deep-tech area matches IHFC’s mandate, has commercial potential, and aligns with the program’s goals. Shortlisted applicants are then invited to an evaluation and pitch presentation session before a panel that includes IIT Delhi faculty, industry mentors, and IHFC leaders. These sessions happen quarterly: in February, May, August, and November.
Once selected, final-year student founders are onboarded in either January or July; graduates follow a flexible onboarding schedule. After onboarding, participants begin the six-month incubation process, which includes regular mentoring, peer workshops, lab access, and periodic assessments.