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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

TIDE 2.0 – Technology Incubation & Development of Entrepreneurs

IncubationSeed / Early stageStartup-relevant
Support type
Incubation
Best suited for
Early-stage
How much
PoC grants up to ₹7 lakh; larger support varies by centre/component
Where you apply
msh.meity.gov.in

What is this scheme?

TIDE 2.0 helps early-stage tech startups get funding, incubation, and mentoring so they can turn ideas and prototypes into market-ready products.

Objectives

TIDE 2.0 scheme is a fellowship/grant for aspiring entrepreneurs, aiming to create a holistic ecosystem by providing financial and technical support to technology startups by creating necessary linkages.

Who can apply (eligibility)

  • Information Technology based, DPIIT-recognised startups.

What do you get?

  • Extended to Entrepreneurs-in-residence (EiR) at various stages:
  • Up to ₹4 lakh for idea to Proof of Concept.
  • Up to ₹7 lakh grants for prototype development.
  • Up to ₹40 lakh investment for product development and market outreach.

How to apply

Startups to refer to the MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) to access the list of incubators in India benefitting from the TIDE 2.0 scheme and gauge the incubators most suitable to their needs.

Apply on msh.meity.gov.in (opens in a new tab)

You will leave iHub India. Applications are made directly to Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology — iHub India is not part of the process.