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iDEX ADITI (Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX)

Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence

About This Scheme

Status: recurring. A dedicated iDEX track launched at DefConnect 2024 to develop deep-tech critical and strategic defence technologies (e.g. AI, quantum technology, military communications, anti-drone systems), worth Rs 750 crore for the period 2023-24 to 2025-26. Innovations are solicited through ADITI Challenge Statements issued by the Armed Forces and allied agencies, with milestone-based grant disbursement.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Startups
  • MSMEs
  • innovators
  • Solution must align with a published ADITI challenge statement

Benefits

Grant-in-aid of up to Rs 25 crore for startups developing deep-tech critical and strategic defence technologies under challenge statements issued by the Indian Armed Forces.

How to Apply

  • Applications accepted in fixed cohorts/windows, not rolling
  • Challenge-based
  • recurring editions - check idex.gov.in for current calls
  • Apply via the official portal: https://idex.gov.in/challenges

Quick Info

Amount / Funding
Rs 25 crore
State / Region
All India
Ministry / Dept
Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence
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