DRDO, Ministry of Defence

Technology Development Fund (TDF)

GRANTSTARTUP-SPECIFIC

Stage: Prototype to product
Indicative amount: Up to ₹10 cr per project

What it is for

Funds indigenous defence technology development by Indian industry, particularly MSMEs and startups.

Who can apply

Indian industries, MSMEs, and startups developing technologies against DRDO/Services' needs — for projects under ₹1 crore, startups only.

What you get

Grant-in-aid up to ₹10 crore per project, up to 90% of project cost, with DRDO mentoring.

How to apply

Respond to a DRDO-published requirement/project listing.

Best suited for

An Indian MSME/startup with defence-technology R&D capability working against a DRDO-defined requirement.

Official links

DRDO / Ministry of Defence — Innovations overview https://www.ddpmod.gov.in/en/offerings/innovations

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