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Fund for SC Founder

Administering Body: TiHAN at IIT Hyderabad

Official Financial Benefit / Grant CeilingsAudit Status: VERIFIED

> The financial Grant-in-aid will be up to INR 12 lakhs for each accepted proposal.

Source Trust & Audit Verification

Last Verified: October 2026

Provider ClassificationInstitutional VerifiedVerified SIDBI, IIT, IIM, accredited incubator or apex institutional entity.

Lifecycle / Application StatusRolling (Ongoing Application)Open for rolling or active cohort submissions.

Official Portal Linktihan.iith.ac.inDirect institutional portal for submission

Data Completeness Score90% VerifiedCross-referenced against published nodal guidelines

Fee Structure & Cost Transparency

Not Stated by Source

To protect founders from predatory consulting claims, official statutory fees and optional advisory fees are strictly segregated below. Fee information reflects what is published on the official source.

Official Application FeeFee not stated on the official sourceOfficial source does not state an application fee. Verify on the portal.

Official Processing / Participation FeeProcessing fee not stated on the official sourceVerify processing/participation fees on the official portal

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Optional Advisory RetainerOptional Advisory Retainer: INR 10,000 + 18% GSTThird-party documentation assistance (Strictly Optional)

Advisory Transparency Notice: Any external consulting or legal retainer fees are completely optional services provided by third-party advisors. You can always apply directly through the official government or institutional portal. Where the official source does not state an application fee, we report “Not Stated” rather than assuming free — always verify on the official portal.

Documented Eligibility Requirements

Official Policy Extract

Pvt Ltd, LLP and Registered Partnership with DIPP

Target Industry Sectors

Agriculture

Specific sector scope: Applications of Autonomous Navigation Technologies in Agriculture, Infrastructure Monitoring (Power Line, Constructions, Pipelines, Railway Tracks, etc.), Surveillance (Maritime, Airtime, Terrestrial), and Environmental Monitoring (Air, Water, Industrial Pollutants, etc.). Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), etc. Robotics related to autonomous systems. Design for Smart Mobility (aerial/terrestrial). Autonomous vehicle swarms and their applications.

StartupLok Independent Analysis & Practical Considerations

Is This Opportunity Right For Your Startup?

Who Is Most Likely To Qualify

Entities with DPIIT incorporation vintage within 5–7 years, clean director CIBIL records, and working prototypes (TRL 4+) addressing documented sectoral priority areas.

Important Compliance Caveats

Institutional grants are milestone-disbursed against audited milestones. Ensure audited financial statements, promoter equity capitalization tables, and utility bills are in order before submitting.

Official Application Portal

Applications must be submitted directly through the designated institutional website:

Open Official Portalhttps://tihan.iith.ac.in/call-for-start-up-proposals-from-sc-st-entrepreneurs/

Frequently Asked Questions (Fund for SC Founder)

What is the official funding benefit under Fund for SC Founder?

> The financial Grant-in-aid will be up to INR 12 lakhs for each accepted proposal.

Who is eligible to apply for Fund for SC Founder?

Pvt Ltd, LLP and Registered Partnership with DIPP

What is the current application deadline for Fund for SC Founder?

The application timeline is recorded as: Rolling Basis. Status: ROLLING.

How do I submit an application for Fund for SC Founder?

Official applications must be filed through: https://tihan.iith.ac.in/call-for-start-up-proposals-from-sc-st-entrepreneurs/.

Is there an official application fee for Fund for SC Founder?

No. The official administering body charges ₹0 (Free / No Official Fee) to apply. Direct discovery and official source access on StartupLok is 100% free.

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Scheme Specifications

Lifecycle Status:Rolling (Ongoing Application)

Source Authority:Institutional Verified

Funding Type:Grant

Territory:Pan India

Deadline:Rolling Basis

Official Fee:Fee not stated on the official source

Last Verified:October 2026

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