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TIDE 2.0

by MeitY Startup Hub, Government of India

MeitY scheme funding technology incubators that support ICT startups in emerging technologies through grants and incubation.

  • StageIdea – Pre-seed
  • EquityVaries
  • FormatOnline application
  • LocationIndia

What you get

  1. 01

    Grant and Entrepreneur-in-Residence support via incubators

  2. 02

    Focus on emerging technologies

  3. 03

    Incubation support at designated TIDE centres

Who can apply

Early-stage tech startups applying through a TIDE 2.0 incubator.

Idea MVP Pre-seed Seed Series A

Sectors: Deep tech, IoT, AI, Blockchain

How to apply

  1. 1
    Check you're eligible

    Read the criteria above and confirm details on the official page.

  2. 2
    Prepare your material
    • Company registration and eligibility documents
    • A clear project plan with milestones
    • Budget and how the money will be used
    • Evidence of innovation or impact
  3. 3
    Apply on the official site

    Applications go directly to MeitY Startup Hub, Government of India. Kreeaa doesn't submit on your behalf.

  4. 4
    Track it in Kreeaa

    Create a free account to save it and track your status.

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Summary based on the organiser's official website, last checked 2026-10. Terms, eligibility, benefits and deadlines change: always confirm on the official page. Kreeaa is not affiliated with MeitY Startup Hub, Government of India unless stated.

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