03/04/2025
Call for Applications: SAMRIDH Cohort 2
Agri Business Incubation Foundation IIT Kharagpur invites applications for SAMRIDH Cohort 2, offering co-investment opportunities of up to βΉ40 lakh for startups.
Focus Sectors:
- Agri Tech & Climate Tech
- DeepTech & Artificial Intelligence
- Electronics, IoT & Smart Devices
- Healthcare & MedTech
- Blockchain & Cybersecurity
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
- Consumer Tech
- FinTech & Others
Eligibility Criteria:
- Startups registered under the Companies Act 2013 with at least 51% Indian shareholding.
- DPIIT-registered startups with market-ready prototypes, initial traction, and plans for scaling through private investment.
Offerings:
- Co-investment up to βΉ40 lakh.
- Additional grants up to βΉ5 lakh.
- Tailored acceleration program (3β6 months).
- Opportunities to pitch to angels and VCs.
- Access to co-working spaces at IIT Kharagpur, Kolkata, and Bengaluru.
- Expert mentoring from IIT faculty and industry leaders.
- Access to central research facilities, DIY labs, and PARAM Shakti at IIT Kharagpur.
Special Focus on Autonomous Systems:
Autonomous Systems is a forward-looking focus sector for SAMRIDH Cohort II, supporting startups that innovate in areas like self-driving vehicles, autonomous drones, and robotics to revolutionize transportation, logistics, and industrial operations.
Application Link: https://abif.iitkgp.ac.in/apply/samridh
Deadline: Apply by April 6, 2025.
For more details or to apply, scan the QR code or visit the official website (abif.iitkgp.ac.in).