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Technology Development Fund

The Technology Development Fund, managed by the Ministry of Defence, provides financial support and expertise to startups and MSMEs in India to enhance their existing products and systems. Eligible applicants must be registered private industries, including public and private limited companies, partnerships, and sole proprietorships, with at least 51% ownership by a Resident Indian Citizen.

Central

States / UT: All India

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Defence

Department: DRDO

Nodal department: DRDO

Scheme for: Startups

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Startups

Tags: startups, Defence

Details

Brief

The TDF Scheme extends financial support and expertise to upgrade existing products/systems, processes, and applications by reducing production costs, improving functionality and quality by promoting Make in India, and the development of futuristic technologies with defense applications. The Scheme enlists requirements of Service Headquarters of upgrading products/systems and futuristic defense technologies as Projects for which eligible stakeholders can apply through this platform.

Eligibility

  • Eligibility for Industry Private industry registered in India especially MSMEs and Startups The industry must be a public limited company, a private limited company, a partnership firm, a limited liability partnership, one-person company, sole proprietorship registered as per applicable Indian laws Industry to be owned and controlled by a Resident Indian Citizen with a shareholding of at least 51%

Benefits

  • - Financial Support and expertise to upgrade existing products/systems
  • Financial Support and expertise to upgrade existing products/systems

Eligibility

  • Eligibility for Industry Private industry registered in India especially MSMEs and Startups The industry must be a public limited company, a private limited company, a partnership firm, a limited liability partnership, one-person company, sole proprietorship registered as per applicable Indian laws Industry to be owned and controlled by a Resident Indian Citizen with a shareholding of at least 51%

Application Process

Online / portal

Official application / information link: https://tdf.drdo.gov.in

Source listing: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes.html

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status