Infineon Co-Innovation Program (COINS)
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Quick Answer
Global co-innovation program for hardware, semiconductor, and embedded software startups.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Infineon Technologies
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 30 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Infineon Technologies. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Infineon Co-Innovation Program (COINS) is led by Infineon Technologies, a global semiconductor leader, to foster strategic partnerships with innovative startups. This program specifically targets ventures developing hardware-based solutions, advanced semiconductor technologies, and sophisticated embedded software products. It aims to connect selected startups with Infineon's extensive technology resources, deep engineering expertise, and expansive global customer network, thereby accelerating their market entry and growth.
Through COINS, Infineon functions as a key technology partner, offering support as a potential customer, supplier, development collaborator, or go-to-market facilitator. This partnership aims to integrate innovative startup solutions into Infineon's broader ecosystem. Selected startups receive access to free samples, evaluation boards, and technical advice, along with opportunities to present their solutions at Infineon's flagship customer events in Munich, Silicon Valley, and Singapore. The program is designed for startups across various maturity levels, from early prototyping and pre-revenue stages to those with higher operational maturity.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Infineon Technologies is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Neubiberg, Germany, founded in 1999 as a spinoff from Siemens AG. The company designs and manufactures semiconductors and system solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT applications. With major R&D…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
Selected startups gain access to Infineon's technology resources, engineering expertise, and global customer network. Benefits include free samples, evaluation boards, technical advice, and opportunities to present at Infineon customer events. Infineon acts as a potential customer, supplier, development collaborator, or go-to-market facilitator, accelerating market entry and growth.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
Applicants submit proposals online. Infineon confirms interest in selected applications, followed by a cooperation discussion phase to define the partnership scope. Successful projects then proceed to execution.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Indian startups apply to the Infineon COINS program?
Yes. The program is open to startups incorporated as a legal entity (Inc., LLP, GmbH, etc.) in any country, including India, as long as they meet the product and IP ownership criteria.
Is this program equity-free?
Yes. COINS is a co-innovation partnership, not an equity investment. Infineon provides technology resources, samples, and market access — it does not take equity in participating startups.
What stage of startup can apply?
Hardware-based and semiconductor-focused startups from early prototyping and pre-revenue stages upward are eligible. Embedded software startups must be generating product revenues. Pure service, consulting, and engineering companies are not eligible.
What does Infineon offer beyond samples and eval boards?
Infineon acts as a potential customer, supplier, development collaborator, or go-to-market facilitator. Startups get access to Infineon's engineering expertise, its global customer network, and opportunities to present at flagship events in Munich, Silicon Valley, and Singapore.
What IP requirements must the startup meet?
Startups must have a scalable business model based on wholly-owned or licensed intellectual property. Pure service providers, consultancies, and engineering companies without proprietary IP are not eligible.
How long does the program take and is there a deadline?
The program timeline is defined on a per-partnership basis following the cooperation discussion phase. There is no single fixed annual deadline — applications are reviewed by Infineon on an ongoing basis.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
