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Startups & Technology

Startup Programs

Deep-technology startup support from idea to enterprise, including acceleration, pre-incubation, prototyping grants, and incubation.

Startup Programs
DIAL acceleratorPANKH pre-incubationPRAYAS prototype grantsIncubation support

The journey

01

Idea

Validate the problem and shape a concept

02

Prototype

Build with lab access, tooling, and grants

03

Incubate

Workspace, seed support, and compliance

04

Scale

Market access, investor connect, mentorship

Programmes

Startup support programmes

Incubation Support

Incubation Support

The iHUB DivyaSampark Incubation Program supports startups developing cutting-edge technologies in defense, security, and strategic sectors. It offers mentorship, infrastructure, access to funding, and training to help innovators grow their ventures. Focusing on areas like AI, ML, drones, robotics, and data analytics, the program promotes collaboration between industry, academia, and government bodies. By fostering innovation and providing critical resources, the program aims to advance India's defense capabilities and contribute to the goals of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Digital India' initiatives.

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iHUB Divyasampark - PRAYAS

iHUB Divyasampark - PRAYAS

iHUB DivyaSampark- PRAYAS Program aims at providing prototype funding to convert idea into prototype to young and aspiring innovators. Innovators should use the PRAYAS grant primarily convert their ideas into prototype of a product that has potential for commercialization. The IP generated if any, should vest with the Innovator or the Start up. The maximum funding support to an innovator/startup will be upto 10 lakhs.

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PANKH-The Wings

PANKH-The Wings

PANKH-The Wings aims to nurture innovative and deep technological led new ventures in Cyber Physical Systems during the initial and critical period. The basic idea of PANKH is providing financial assistance to potential startups with promising ideas, innovations and technologies. This would enable startups to graduate to a level where they will be able to raise investments from angel/Venture capitalist or they will reach a position to seek loans from commercial banks/financial institutions.

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Dedicated Innovation Accelerator Scheme

Dedicated Innovation Accelerator Scheme

Pankh Propel- An initiative to accelerate startups and unleash innovation's power via DIAL scheme. Innovation is the driving force behind progress, and Dedicated Innovation Accelerator(DIAL) scheme is here to help turn your groundbreaking ideas into reality. Our mission is to provide a supportive environment for startups to bring their Innovative Products and Technologies to the market faster and more effectively.

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