FutureSites Innovation Program by CII CIES
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Quick Answer
A joint initiative by DPIIT Startup India and CII CIES, in collaboration with an oil and gas retail partner, to accelerate next-gen retail tech solutions through real-world pilots, mentorship, and …
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- CII Centre of Excellence
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 15 February 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by CII Centre of Excellence. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
FutureSites Innovation Program is a joint initiative by DPIIT Startup India and the CII Centre of Excellence for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Startups, in collaboration with a leading Oil and Gas corporate retail business unit. The program is designed to accelerate next-generation retail technology solutions by enabling startups to solve real-world operational challenges in live retail environments.
The program focuses on three strategic challenge areas including agentic store operations, modernized and observable store and head office infrastructure, and AI-enabled customer 360 personalization platforms. Selected startups get the opportunity to validate, pilot, and scale their solutions with an enterprise partner, enabling faster market access, business validation, and revenue pathways.
FutureSites is built for startups that are ready to scale and demonstrate measurable business impact, offering structured validation, CXO-level mentorship, and nationwide rollout opportunities without any application or participation fees.
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Grant providers
CII Centre of Excellence for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Startups (CII CIES) is an industry-led initiative by the Confederation of Indian Industry to increase the odds of entrepreneurial success in India. Located in T-Hub, Hyderabad, the centre was established in partnership…
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- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Structured validation, CXO-level mentorship, and nationwide rollout opportunities without any application or participation fees. Selected startups get the opportunity to validate, pilot, and scale their solutions with an enterprise partner, enabling faster market access, business validation, and revenue pathways.
How to apply
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See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 3
Line up your documents
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- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the challenge areas under the FutureSites Innovation Program?
The program focuses on three strategic challenge areas: agentic store operations, modernized and observable store and head office infrastructure, and AI-enabled customer 360 personalization platforms.
Is there any fee to apply or participate?
No, the program offers structured validation, CXO-level mentorship, and nationwide rollout opportunities without any application or participation fees.
What is the duration of the pilot?
Selected startups must be able to run a pilot within 1 to 3 months.
Can international startups apply?
Yes, international startups are eligible if they can deploy pilots in India.
What are the benefits for selected startups?
Selected startups get the opportunity to validate, pilot, and scale their solutions with an enterprise partner, enabling faster market access, business validation, and revenue pathways. They also receive CXO-level mentorship and potential for nationwide rollout.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
