Ministry of Defence / Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO)

ADITI – Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX

GRANTSTARTUP-SPECIFIC

Stage: Advanced prototype
Indicative amount: Up to ₹25 cr (critical & deep-tech)

Note

Sub-scheme of iDEX with its own budget window (₹750 crore, 2023-24 to 2025-26) — same family as iDEX's budget-exhaustion situation. Operationally active (ADITI 2.0 launched). Recheck alongside iDEX.

What it is for

Accelerates development of ~30 critical and strategic defence technologies needing larger R&D investment than standard iDEX.

Who can apply

Startups, MSMEs, and innovators developing advanced, deep-tech defence technologies against a specific ADITI challenge.

What you get

Grant-in-aid up to ₹25 crore per project.

How to apply

Apply through the iDEX platform against a currently open ADITI challenge.

Best suited for

A deep-tech startup with advanced capability (AI, quantum, cyber, anti-drone) tackling a specific ADITI challenge.

Official links

iDEX / ADITI — official portal https://idex.gov.in

Summarised from official sources, last reviewed 2026-09-07. Amounts and eligibility are indicative — always confirm against the live scheme guideline before acting. This entry is flagged for early re-verification.