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National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems – Technology Innovation Hubs (NM-ICPS)

ActiveChecked 3 October 2026

No change found in Oct 2026 checks; terms as per the June 2026 playbook. Confirm the current call/window on the official link before applying.

Amount
Varies
Type of support
Grant, Incubation
Best for
Prototype / PoC, Seed / Early-Stage, Growth / Scaling
Who can apply
Aspiring founders, Early-stage startups, Students, Researchers
Go to the official portalSource: DPIIT playbook p. 64

NM-ICPS Technology Innovation Hubs support people and startups working on advanced technologies by giving them funding and non-financial support to turn ideas into real products and businesses.

Who can apply?
  • Under the 25 TIHs, individuals and entities including startups, students, entrepreneurs, and researchers, are invited to apply.
What do you get?
  • Eligible beneficiaries are provided with financial and non-financial support for research and development.
How to apply

Technology Innovation Hubs release call for proposals periodically for different projects. Interested individuals/entities are advised to regularly check the call for proposals section on the NM-ICPS website.

Objectives

The Department of Science & Technology (DST) is implementing multi-stakeholder National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical System (NM-ICPS). The Mission works with all the concerned Ministries/Departments to identify their technology needs, develop solutions and technical support. It aims at development of technology platforms to carry out R&D, Translational Research, Product Development, Incubating & Supporting Startups as well as Commercialization. Under NM-ICPS, 25 Technology Innovation Hubs (TIH) have been set up across the country.

Key links

Deadlines, amounts and windows change. Check the official portal before you apply.

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