Startup Exploration Program 2026 - IIT Mandi Catalyst
3-month exploration program for prototype-stage innovators
IIT Mandi Catalyst is an academic institution with 8 startup funding programmes on startupfunds. Browse every opportunity below, with eligibility, amounts and how to apply.
IIT Mandi Catalyst runs 8 startup funding programs listed on startupfunds, spanning grant and equity funding up to ₹9Cr. 2 are accepting applications right now.
Himachal Pradesh's first technology business incubator at IIT Mandi, supporting 600+ startups with Rs 24.7 Cr in funding disbursed.
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3-month exploration program for prototype-stage innovators
NIDHI-SSS provides seed funding of up to ₹50 Lakhs to early-stage, innovation-driven startups incubated at IIT Mandi Catalyst for product development and commercialization.
Recently closed — many run again, so they're worth tracking for the next cohort.
HIM Startup Yojana 2025 is a Himachal Pradesh government seed fund (up to ₹50L grant) for early-stage startups, implemented by IIT Mandi Catalyst.
Annual pitch competition by IIT Mandi Catalyst offering cash grants up to ₹11L and incubation for innovative startups in the Himalayan region.
A government grant of up to ₹10L for early-stage startups in ESDM, Deeptech & ICT sectors, with incubation at IIT Mandi Catalyst.
MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant Program at IIT Mandi Catalyst provides up to ₹7 Lakh funding for ICT-based prototypes, including incubation support.
Grant-based incubation for SC and Divyang innovators, up to ₹30L, from IIT Mandi Catalyst and MoSJ&E.
Equity funding up to ₹30 lakh for Scheduled Tribe innovators with technology-driven business ideas.
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