Equity
₹5L – ₹50LRange
Mookerji Innovation Fund (MIF)
by PIEDS
Equity funding for BITSian founders at MVP/pre-revenue stage, with preferences for DeepTech and women-led startups.
Closed (5 May 2026)
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PIEDS is an academic institution with 9 startup funding programmes on startupfunds. Browse every opportunity below, with eligibility, amounts and how to apply.
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Quick answer
PIEDS runs 9 startup funding programs listed on startupfunds, spanning equity and grant funding ₹5L – ₹1.5Cr. None are open for applications at the moment, but many programs reopen for the next cohort.
- Programs listed
- 9
- Funding types
- Equity · Grant
- Funding amount
- ₹5L – ₹1.5Cr
- Provider type
- Academic institution
- Sectors funded
- saas & software, manufacturing & msme and deeptech
- Eligible stage
- idea-stage and prototype / mvp
- Geography
- Startups registered in India
- Equity-free
- Some programs take no equity
About PIEDS
PIEDS functions as an academic technology business incubator, operating from BITS Pilani. This organisation is dedicated to supporting deep-tech startups, focusing on areas such as IoT, semiconductors, healthcare, and renewable energy. It is backed by both DST and NITI Aayog.
PIEDS offers various funding opportunities to Indian startups, including both grant and equity options through its programs.
- SMT. Raj Kumari Jain Seed Fund for Innovation at PIEDS BITS Pilani: Provides grants ranging from ₹30L to ₹50L.
- GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program Cohort 2: Offers grants up to ₹10L.
- Saksham – Women Entrepreneurship Support Program: Provides grants up to ₹10L.
- PIEDS x 1811 Labs : Gen AI Accelerator: Offers grants up to ₹10L.
- PIEDS SIDBI iDEX Fund - BITS Pilani PIEDS: Provides grants up to ₹1.5Cr.
- Mookerji Innovation Fund (MIF): Offers equity funding from ₹5L to ₹50L.
- PIEDS Acceleration Opportunity: Provides grants up to ₹10L.
What PIEDS funds
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Programs from PIEDS
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Past & closed programs
Recently closed — many run again, so they're worth tracking for the next cohort.
Grant
₹10LUp to
Samvardhan 2026 Design Accelerator at PIEDS BITS Pilani
by PIEDS
6-month design accelerator for healthcare hardware startups, offering up to ₹10L grant, mentorship, and demo day access at PIEDS BITS Pilani.
Closed (18 Jan 2026)
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₹10LUp to
PIEDS x 1811 Labs : Gen AI Accelerator
by PIEDS
3-month Gen AI accelerator by PIEDS & 1811 Labs offering up to ₹10L seed funding for B2B/B2C startups at MVP stage.
Closed (30 Apr 2026)
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₹10LUp to
GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program Cohort 2
by PIEDS
A grant-based program by MeitY Startup Hub for early-stage founders from Tier II/III cities offering up to ₹10 lakh, mentorship, and incubation at BITS Pilani.
Closed (23 Jan 2026)
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₹10LUp to
PIEDS Acceleration Opportunity
by PIEDS
Acceleration opportunity for tech-enabled startups with an MVP and a BITSian co-founder. Up to ₹10L funding + mentoring, ecosystem access, and more. Apply by 24 April 2026.
Closed (24 Apr 2026)
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₹10LUp to
Saksham – Women Entrepreneurship Support Program
by PIEDS
Up to ₹10 lakhs for women-led startups from Tier 2/3 India.
Closed (28 Feb 2026)
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₹15LUp to
Womenpreneur For Bharat 3.0 at PIEDS, BITS Pilani
by PIEDS
Empowering women founders from Tier 2/3 cities with up to ₹15L grant, incubation, and mentorship at BITS Pilani.
Closed (25 Oct 2025)
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₹1.5CrUp to
PIEDS SIDBI iDEX Fund - BITS Pilani PIEDS
under iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) · by PIEDS
Funding up to ₹1.5 crore for DPIIT-recognised Indian startups that have won an iDEX challenge and focus on defence technology.
Closed (31 Mar 2026)
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₹30L – ₹50LRange
SMT. Raj Kumari Jain Seed Fund for Innovation at PIEDS BITS Pilani
by PIEDS
Seed funding of ₹30–50 lakh for BITS Pilani students and recent alumni building innovation-led startups, combining non-matching and matching capital with institutional support from PIEDS.
Closed (19 Jun 2026)
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What founders ask about funding from PIEDS.
How many funding programs does PIEDS offer?
PIEDS currently lists 9 startup funding programs on startupfunds, though none are open for applications at the moment. New cohorts are added as PIEDS announces them.
What type of funding does PIEDS provide?
PIEDS backs startups through equity and grant funding, and some of its programs are equity-free (no equity is taken in return). Funding is typically ₹5L – ₹1.5Cr.
How much funding can a startup get from PIEDS?
PIEDS's programs offer ₹5L – ₹1.5Cr. The exact amount depends on the specific program, stage and your startup's needs.
Who is eligible for PIEDS funding?
PIEDS's programs are open to startups registered in India, typically at the idea-stage and prototype / mvp stage, across saas & software, manufacturing & msme and deeptech. Each program lists its own eligibility — check the one you're interested in below.
How do I apply to PIEDS programs?
Pick the PIEDS program you're interested in from the list below to see its eligibility, funding amount, deadline and step-by-step how-to-apply guide. Applications are submitted through PIEDS's official channels; you can also reach their official site from the top of this page.
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