Technology business incubator at BITS Pilani supporting 300+ deep-tech startups in IoT, semiconductors, healthcare, and renewable energy, with DST and NITI Aayog backing.
The SMT. Raj Kumari Jain Seed Fund for Innovation at PIEDS BITS Pilani offers ₹30-50 lakh in seed funding for innovation-led startups founded by BITS Pilani students and recent alumni.
Recently closed — many run again, so they're worth tracking for the next cohort.
The PIEDS Acceleration Opportunity is a grant program offered by PIEDS, providing up to ₹10 lakh in funding for startups. The current application deadline is April 24, 2026.
Funding up to ₹1.5 crore for DPIIT-recognised Indian startups that have won an iDEX challenge and focus on defence technology.
The Saksham program offers up to ₹10 lakhs in grant funding and incubation support for women-led startups from India's Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
The Mookerji Innovation Fund (MIF) offers equity funding for BITSian founders at the MVP or pre-revenue stage, with a focus on DeepTech and women-led startups.
The PIEDS x 1811 Labs Gen AI Accelerator offers grants up to ₹10 lakh for startups focused on Generative AI.
Compare PIEDS's programs against the wider funding landscape.