TIDE 2.0 is a central government scheme supporting technology startups in India.
The TIDE 2.0 (Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs) scheme is a central government initiative designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurship across India.
This significant program is administered by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). It focuses on nurturing the growth of technology-driven startups.
Through TIDE 2.0, MeitY aims to empower emerging businesses in the technology sector. The scheme provides a framework for supporting new ventures as they develop and scale.
MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant at PSG-STEP offers up to ₹7L for early-stage tech startups to develop prototypes into MVPs.
A grant of up to ₹4 lakhs for first-gen tech entrepreneurs in ICT to pursue their startup idea full-time via SINE IIT Bombay's pre-incubation program.
MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant at SINE IIT Bombay provides up to ₹7L non-dilutive grant for early-stage ICT startups with proof of concept.
TIDE 2.0 EiR grant at PSG-STEP offers up to ₹4L for developing and validating innovative ideas into Proof-of-Concept, supported by MeitY.
TIDE 2.0 is a MeitY scheme that provides grants of ₹4L–₹7L to tech startups in IoT, AI, Blockchain, etc., via incubation centers across India.
Recently closed — many schemes re-open each cycle, so these are worth tracking for the next cohort.
MeitY TIDE 2.0 EiR at PSG-STEP offers up to ₹4L grant and incubation for idea to PoC stage tech startups.
MeitY TIDE 2.0 EiR program at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park offers a ₹4L grant and incubation for ICT-enabled ideas addressing national priorities.
MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant at iTIC Incubator provides up to ₹7L for early-stage deep-tech startups in ICT and emerging technologies.
Grants up to ₹7L for tech startups at idea or PoC stage, supported by MeitY at GUSEC.
MeitY TIDE 2.0 Startup Grant at IIITB-IC offers up to ₹7L funding to Indian startups with a PoC in digital technology sectors for product translation.
MeitY TIDE 2.0 EiR grant at IIMA Ventures offers up to ₹4L for idea-stage startups in emerging technologies to build a PoC.
Up to ₹7L grant for ICT startups with PoC/MVP under MeitY TIDE 2.0 at AIC-Pinnacle Industries.
Seed grant up to ₹4L for entrepreneurs developing digital health, agri, or environmental solutions from idea to PoC.
TIDE 2.0 Challenge Grant at SIIC, IIT Kanpur is a national-level competition by MeitY offering up to ₹20L grant to develop prototypes/MVPs in healthcare and smart manufacturing.
MeitY TIDE 2.0 grants up to ₹7L for ICT startups with a PoC to build an MVP and go-to-market.
Up to ₹4L grant for PoC development in ICT, using emerging tech. Apply by Aug 10, 2025.
MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park offers up to ₹7L for startups with a PoC to build an MVP, plus incubation.
AIC Banasthali offers MeitY TIDE 2.0 grant/seed fund for women entrepreneurs building ICT-enabled technology solutions. Provides ₹4L EIR grant for idea to PoC and ₹7L seed fund for PoC to MVP, plus incubation support.
Grant up to ₹7L from C-CAMP & MeitY for digital health, agri, or env startups moving from PoC to MVP.
MeitY TIDE 2.0 grant at PSG-STEP offers up to ₹7L for prototype development for early-stage tech startups with a PoC.
MeitY TIDE 2.0 EiR grant offers up to ₹4L for ICT ideas/prototypes, with incubation at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park.
MeitY TIDE 2.0 EiR fellowship at iTIC Incubator, IIT Hyderabad, offers up to ₹4L grant for idea-stage deeptech innovators in ICT and emerging tech domains.
MEITY TIDE 2.0 Grant by Chitkara Innovation Incubator offers up to ₹7L for startups converting PoC to prototype/MVP using emerging tech.
Up to ₹4L grant and incubation support for ideation-stage tech startups under TIDE 2.0 at IIMV FIELD.
TIDE 2.0 EiR Grant at JECRC Incubation Centre: up to ₹16L total funding for idea validation and prototype development, supported by MeitY Startup Hub.
MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park provides ₹7 lakhs grant and incubation to ICT startups for MVP development.
Grant of up to ₹7L for MVP development in emerging tech, run by IIMA Ventures under MeitY TIDE 2.0.
MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant Program at IIT Mandi Catalyst provides up to ₹7 Lakh funding for ICT-based prototypes, including incubation support.
Up to ₹4L grant for prototype-stage startups using emerging digital technologies, focused on social impact.
MeitY TIDE 2.0 EiR at AIC-Pinnacle provides up to ₹4L grant for early-stage ICT innovators to develop a PoC in societal areas.
IIMV FIELD's TIDE 2.0 Grant offers up to ₹7L to PoC-stage startups working on IoT, AI, Blockchain, or Robotics, along with one year of incubation support.
A 12-month government grant of up to ₹4L for ICT startups to build an MVP, hosted by Maker Village.
Compare this scheme's programs against the wider funding landscape.