DEFENCE INDIA STARTUP CHALLENGES: Last Date 6 June 2022

1) OPEN CHALLENGE

India is witnessing the rise of the next generation of Engineers, capable of developing technologies in autonomous systems, intelligent machines, advanced materials, predictive algorithms, or even rocket engines, for the most sophisticated applications in defence and aerospace domains. Through the iDEX Open Challenge, we are casting the net wider, creating opportunities for innovators to propose ways for harnessing their technology capabilities to strengthen our nation’s military superiority. If you think you have an idea, technology or a product that has use in defence and aerospace, then iDEX Open Challenge is the right opportunity for you to grab. Innovators, Startups and MSMEs can now engage directly with the military through the iDEX Open Challenge to showcase their technologies, facilitated by DIO and Partner Incubators. Selected applicants are offered a chance to pitch to the iDEX grand jury and qualify for grants and investments, organised periodically throughout the year.

In case if you find any problem in submitting the application form,
kindly write us on email id idexdio@ddpmod.gov.in

2)IDEX PRIME

With an increased grant amount of Rs 10 cr, iDEX PRIME is launched with six problem statements from the Armed Forces for resolution by startups & innovators.

Grants Upto

Half of the PDB, upto a ceiling of ₹10 CR

3)DISC #6

The 6th edition of Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC) is launched with 38 Problem Statements(PS) from Armed Forces, Indian Coast Guard, DPSUs, and Ministry of Home Affairs for resolution by startups & innovators.

Grants Upto

Half of the PDB, upto a ceiling of ₹1.5 CR

Timeline: 6 June 2022 11:59 PM
 Venture Center is a Partner Incubator