This is iCreate’s gateway to the best prototype-stage funding options. When it comes to funding for startups in the proof-of-concept or prototype development stage, as a government-recognised Technology Business Incubator, iCreate offers a bouquet of varied schemes from a host of reputed institutions, belonging both to the Government of India as well as the Government of Gujarat.

Eligibility criteria for applicants:

• You should be an individual innovator, student, or startup
• You should be an Indian citizen
• Your project should be in the Idea-to-PoC development stage, or have a PoC ready
• Your project should relate to hardware or software-based technology innovation
• In case of the grant by the Government of Gujarat, your startup should be registered as an LLP or private limited company in Gujarat
• To get maximum benefit from this programme, iCreate strongly recommends that applicants should reside on campus. Such projects will also be given greater preference in selection