iDEX Open Challenge by DIO
The iDEX Open Challenge offers equity-free grants up to ₹1.5 crore to Indian startups, innovators, and MSMEs developing solutions for the defence and aerospace sectors.
Ministry of Defence body running iDEX, India's flagship program for defence and aerospace startup innovation.
The iDEX Open Challenge offers equity-free grants up to ₹1.5 crore to Indian startups, innovators, and MSMEs developing solutions for the defence and aerospace sectors.
Recently closed — many run again, so they're worth tracking for the next cohort.
Grant funding up to ₹10 crore for deep-tech defence solutions.
A defence deeptech grant program by iDEX, offering up to ₹25 crore to startups and MSMEs developing innovative solutions for military challenges.
Defence India Startup Challenge 14 offers grants up to ₹1.5 crore for startups and MSMEs solving 82 military problem statements.
iDEX DISC 12 (Re-Open) – IAF offers up to ₹1.5 crore grants for developing a helicopter electronic glide path landing system for the Indian Air Force.
Compare Defence Innovation Organisation's programs against the wider funding landscape.