Call for Applications: IGNITION GRANT

Call for Applications: IGNITION GRANT (3rd Call) by GN JERBI Foundation

Aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators looking to scale their ideas have a major opportunity. The [Guru Nanak Jhira Entrepreneurship Research and Business Incubation Foundation (GN JERBI Foundation) backed by the NIDHI DST iTBI Centre at GNDEC, Bidar, has officially launched the 3rd Call for its Ignition Grant, offering financial support of up to ₹10 Lakhs.

Key Focus Areas

• Applications are invited from startups and innovators working in high-impact domains:
• DeepTech / IT / ICT (including ICT/IoT Agriculture, Precision & Smart Agriculture, Agri Fintech, Agri-Biotech, and Soil & Water Tech)
• AgriTech
• DairyTech (including Dairy Products, Animal Husbandry, and Farm Mechanism)
• Waste Management & Post-Harvest Technology (including Innovative Food Technology, Fisheries, Farm Fresh Retail, and Urban/Vertical Farming

What the Grant Offers

• Grant Support: Up to ₹10 Lakhs (Grant-in-Aid) dedicated to prototype and product development.
• Incubation Support: Comprehensive mentoring, networking, and institutional guidance.
• Funding Support: Access to further funding opportunities to accelerate the startup journey.

Eligibility & Important Details

Eligibility: The applicant must be an Indian citizen, and the proposed idea must be grounded in science and technology.

Last Date to Apply: November 14, 2026 (11:59 PM)

How to Apply:

Eligible innovators can submit their applications online through the official application portal.

Contact & Queries: For further details, applicants can reach out to the CEO at +91 99024 24263