Department of Science & Technology (DST)

NM-ICPS – Technology Innovation Hubs

INCUBATIONSTARTUP-RELEVANT

Stage: Prototype to scaling
Indicative amount: Hub-routed grants

What it is for

Builds 25 Technology Innovation Hubs across leading institutes for R&D, translational research, and startup incubation in cyber-physical systems.

Who can apply

Deep-tech startups, researchers, and innovators in AI, IoT, robotics, cybersecurity, or autonomous systems, via a specific TIH.

What you get

Incubation, grants/seed support, testbed access, mentoring, and market connections.

How to apply

Find the TIH matching your technology area and apply through that hub.

Best suited for

A deep-tech founder/researcher fitting a specific advanced-tech vertical wanting funding plus lab infrastructure.

Official links

NM-ICPS — DST official page https://dst.gov.in/national-mission-interdisciplinary-cyber-physical-systems-nm-icps

Summarised from official sources, last reviewed 2026-09-07. Amounts and eligibility are indicative — always confirm against the live scheme guideline before acting.