Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)

Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme

INCUBATIONSTARTUP-SPECIFIC

Stage: R&D to prototype
Indicative amount: Manpower training + tool/IP support

What it is for

Builds India's semiconductor design talent pipeline through VLSI training and infrastructure, from training to working silicon prototypes.

Who can apply

Academic institutions, startups/MSMEs, and R&D organisations in semiconductor design.

What you get

Access to EDA design tools, IP cores, manpower training, and prototyping/MPW fabrication support.

How to apply

Apply through your institution's/organisation's approved C2S project pathway with MeitY/C-DAC.

Best suited for

A student, researcher, or early founder building genuine chip-design capability.

Official links

DLI Scheme / Chips ecosystem — official portal https://chips-dli.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.