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.