NewGen IEDC Grant Support
By NewGen IEDC
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Quick Answer
The NewGen IEDC is a DST initiative aimed at promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among science and technology students by supporting the development of innovative, commercially viable projects.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹2.5 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- NewGen IEDC
- Application deadline
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- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by NewGen IEDC. 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 NewGen IEDC is a DST initiative aimed at promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among science and technology students by supporting the development of innovative, commercially viable projects. It provides financial support of up to ₹2.5 lakhs per project for Proof-of-Concept (PoC) or prototype development. This includes ₹25,000 for mentor support, ₹25,000 for company registration (as a stipend for legal entity formation), and ₹200,000 for materials, fabrication, and prototyping. The program also offers mentoring, incubation support, access to workshops, and startup advisory. Top-performing teams may qualify for additional funding opportunities.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
NewGen IEDC (New Generation Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre) is a programme launched by the National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB) under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, and implemented by…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹2.5 Lakhs
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Up to ₹2.5 lakh per project, comprising ₹25,000 for mentor support, ₹25,000 for company registration (reimbursable against valid bills), and ₹2,00,000 for materials, fabrication, and prototyping. Additional support includes mentoring, incubation, workshops, startup advisory, and possible follow-on grants.
Application Process
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Submit Proposal
Download the proposal format from the scheme page, complete it, and submit it by the deadline (10 August 2025).
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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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.
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Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
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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.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
