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Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs (TIDE) 2.0

Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs (TIDE) 2.0 aims to support startups across India by providing co-working and infrastructure facilities, funding opportunities, technical and business mentoring, and networking support. Eligible organizations include higher learning and R&D institutions with established incubation facilities and industry connections, backed by an overall outlay of Rs 264 crore over five years.

Central

States / UT: All India

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Science & Technology

Department: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt of India

Nodal department: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt of India

Scheme for: Startups

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Startups

Tags: startups, Technology, Funding

Details

Brief

TIDE 2.0 will promote tech entrepreneurship through financial and technical support to incubators engaged in supporting ICT startups primarily engaged in using emerging technologies such as IoT, AI, Blockchain, Robotics, etc. in pre-identified areas of societal relevance. The Scheme will be implemented through empowering 51 incubators in India and handholding close to 2000 tech start-ups over a period of 5 years. The scheme envisions creating a holistic ecosystem to support technology startups and incubation centers through identifying and creating necessary linkages.

Eligibility

  • Organisation of higher learning and R&D organizations across India, having incubation facilities and established links with large companies, industry bodies, and industry clusters are eligible for the scheme.

Fund / quantum

  • Overall outlay of Rs 264 crore over a period of five years.

Benefit tags

  • Funding

Notes

  • TIDE 2.0 will promote tech entrepreneurship through financial and technical support to incubators engaged in supporting ICT startups primarily engaged in using emerging technologies such as IoT, AI, Blockchain, Robotics, etc. in pre-identified areas of societal relevance. The Scheme will be implemented through empowering 51 incubators in India and handholding close to 2000 tech start-ups over a period of 5 years. The scheme envisions creating a holistic ecosystem to support technology startups and incubation centers through identifying and creating necessary linkages.

Benefits

  • - Co-Working and Infrastructure Facilities (Labs)
  • Workshop Facilities and Utilities
  • Funding and Further Opportunities for Investment
  • Technical and Business Mentoring
  • Business Support and Networking
  • Co-Working and Infrastructure Facilities (Labs)
  • Workshop Facilities and Utilities
  • Funding and Further Opportunities for Investment
  • Technical and Business Mentoring
  • Business Support and Networking.

Eligibility

  • Organisation of higher learning and R&D organizations across India, having incubation facilities and established links with large companies, industry bodies, and industry clusters are eligible for the scheme.

  • Overall outlay of Rs 264 crore over a period of five years.

Application Process

Online / portal

Official application / information link: https://www.indiascienceandtechnology.gov.in/funding-opportunities/startups/technology-incubation-and-development-entrepreneurs-tide-20

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?

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  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
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