Startup Schemes Playbook
Part B · Startup-relevant scheme

TIDE 2.0 – Technology Incubation & Development of Entrepreneurs (TIDE 2.0)

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

Incubation IdeationPrototype / PoCSeed / Early-Stage IT, Software & Deep Tech

TIDE 2.0 helps early-stage tech startups get funding, incubation, and mentoring so they can turn ideas and prototypes into market-ready products.

Type of support
Incubation
Best suited for
Early-stage
Headline amount
Up to ₹40 lakh
How much
PoC grants up to ₹7 lakh; larger support varies by centre/component
Source
Playbook p. 76

Objectives

TIDE 2.0 scheme is a fellowship/grant for aspiring entrepreneurs, aiming to create a holistic ecosystem by providing financial and technical support to technology startups by creating necessary linkages.

Who can apply?

  • Information Technology based, DPIIT-recognised startups.

What do you get?

  • Extended to Entrepreneurs-in-residence (EiR) at various stages:
  • Up to ₹4 lakh for idea to Proof of Concept.
  • Up to ₹7 lakh grants for prototype development.
  • Up to ₹40 lakh investment for product development and market outreach.

How to apply

Startups to refer to the MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) to access the list of incubators in India benefitting from the TIDE 2.0 scheme and gauge the incubators most suitable to their needs.

Go to official portal