Ministry of Textiles (National Technical Textiles Mission)

GREAT – Grant for Research & Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles

GRANTSTARTUP-SPECIFIC

Stage: Prototype to commercialisation
Indicative amount: Up to ₹50 lakh grant (₹100 cr scheme)

What it is for

Converts research ideas from young innovators in technical textiles into commercially viable products.

Who can apply

Individual innovators and startups in technical textiles, through an NTTM-approved incubator.

What you get

Grant-in-aid up to ₹50 lakh for up to 18 months — no royalty or equity taken.

How to apply

Apply through an approved NTTM incubator.

Best suited for

A researcher or startup with a technical textiles innovation ready for a commercial product.

Official links

National Technical Textiles Mission https://ntt.texmin.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.