Sona Incubations Ignition Grant 2026

Receive a non-dilutive grant of ₹2 lakh to ₹10 lakh from Sona Incubations to develop a technology-based idea into a working prototype with clear commercialization potential.

The Sona Incubations IGNITION GRANT 2026, supported under the DST NIDHI i-TBI scheme, is designed to fuel innovation among individual innovators and early-stage startups. This program provides crucial non-dilutive grant-in-aid to help transform technology-based ideas into tangible, working prototypes or products. The grant targets projects with clear commercialization potential, specifically focusing on thrust areas such as assistive technology, sensor technology, and MedTech.

This initiative aims to bridge the critical funding gap often faced by innovators at the early stages of product development, enabling them to conduct necessary R&D, design, testing, and fabrication. By offering both financial support and comprehensive incubation services, Sona Incubations seeks to accelerate the journey from concept to market-ready solution. The program is tailored for those who are developing physical products and are committed to retaining full intellectual property ownership of their innovations. It is a vital step for entrepreneurs looking to validate their ideas and build their first marketable product without diluting equity.