Igniting Ideas into Innovation- DST Ignition Grant 2026, INR 50 Lakhs
Great IDEAs have the Power to Transform the Future!
With the right Support and Guidance, Innovative thoughts can evolve into Impactful Technologies and Successful Startups. KIT’s Innovation & Research Foundation, KIT’s IRF, invites passionate Innovators, Researchers, and Startup Founders to apply for the DST NIDHI i-TBI Ignition Grant 2026.
Grant Opportunity up to ₹10 Lakhs to support Science and Technology-based Ideas and help convert them into Prototypes and Market-ready Products.
This initiative Aims to Empower Innovators by providing Financial Support, Incubation, and Mentorship to Accelerate Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
- Applications Open: 7th March 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 28th March 2026
Turn your Idea→ Prototype→ Product and take the First Step toward Building the Future.
KIT’s College of Engineering Kolhapur (Empowered Autonomous)
KIT’s Innovation & Research Foundation, KIT’s IRF, Kolhapur
Supported by MSInS, MoSDEE, GoM and DST NIDHI i-TBI, MoST, GoI
www.kitirf.com
kitirf@kitcoek.in
- DST NIDHI i-TBI Ignition Grant 2026 Guidelines- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1crbf3xYPGdCEamQneRyS2xrkkvvyj5OV/view?usp=drive_link
- Ignition Grant 2026 Application Link- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlhfiFHi4dkhEZy8imc7fheWAB43YB_RnDuNLcjrn8TGQr-A/viewform?usp=dialog
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*Terms & Conditions Apply
*The Actual Fund Disbursal is Subject to the Approval and Release of Funds from the DST
