Are you a Startup Founder, Innovator, or a Disruptor?
Apply for the funding of upto 28 Lacs to accelerate your entrepreneurial journey.

About JECRC University
JECRC University is driven by the spirit of innovation-led research. This is spelt out in infrastructure as well as practices. The multifaceted research encompasses subject-specific exploration as well as the contexts of the business environment in which our students will operate and perform. JECRC is known for a strong research culture and close industry linkages. JU aims at creating valuable resources for industry and society through its interventions in creation of research and innovative culture, academic and professional enhancement and cultural enrichment.
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Why apply for TIDE 2.0 GRANT ?
TIDE 2.0 Grant Program, provides Mentoring Support, Product Development Assistance, Industry Connect along with Pilot Opportunities and Funding of Rs 7 Lakhs to the startup.
Why apply for SISFS?
DPIIT has created Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) with an outlay of INR 945 Crore to provide financial assistance to startups for Proof of Concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialization.It will support an estimated 3,600 entrepreneurs through 300 incubators in the next 4 years.

Eligibility criteria for TIDE 2.0
Eligibility criteria for SISFS
- A startup, recognized by DPIIT, incorporated not more than 2 years ago at the time of application.
- The startup should be using technology in its core product or service, to solve the problem being targeted.
- Preference would be given to startups creating innovative solutions in social sectors (Social Impact, Waste/Water Management, Agriculture, etc.).
- Startup should not have received more than Rs 10 lakhs of monetary support under any other Central or State Government scheme.
- Shareholding by Indian promoters in the startup should be at least 51% at the time of application to the incubator for the scheme.
- A startup applicant can avail seed support in the form of grant and debt/convertible debentures each once as per the guidelines of the scheme.
Program benefits for tide 2.0
Funding of Rs 4 Lacs, Rs 7 Lacs and Rs 30 Lacs
Incubation and mentoring support
Networking and pilot opportunities
How it works?
- Apply for the Grant Program
- Application Screening
- Preliminary Pitching
- Pitching Demo Day
- 4 Winners will be granted funding of Rs 7 Lacs/each i.e. 28 Lacs in Total
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