Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)

Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs (TIDE 2.0)

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Stage: Early stage
Indicative amount: ₹4–₹7 lakh EiR; up to ₹40 lakh grant

What it is for

Funds ~51 incubators to support tech entrepreneurs building ICT-enabled solutions (AI, IoT, blockchain, robotics) in societally important areas.

Who can apply

Aspiring or early-stage tech entrepreneurs, applying through a designated TIDE 2.0 incubation centre.

What you get

An EiR stipend (up to ~₹4 lakh) for idea/PoC validation, or a startup grant up to ₹7 lakh for scaling, plus full incubation support.

How to apply

Apply to a specific TIDE 2.0-designated incubator — each runs its own call and deadlines.

Best suited for

A first-time tech founder in AI/IoT/robotics/emerging tech wanting hands-on incubation support.

Official links

TIDE 2.0 — MeitY Startup Hub https://msh.meity.gov.in/schemes/tide

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