Exploration Program (IIT Mandi Catalyst) is a support programme from IIT Mandi Catalyst for early-stage innovators/founders with an idea or prototype in sectors like agrotech, healthtech, biotech, cleantech, edutech, etc. It provides Curated mentoring, workshops, bootcamps and milestone tracking, with a route into IIT Mandi Catalyst's incubation programmes. Applications are open on a rolling basis. Last verified against the official page on 2 November 2026.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Curated mentoring, workshops, bootcamps and milestone tracking, with a route into IIT Mandi Catalyst's incubation programmes |
|---|---|
| Provider | IIT Mandi Catalyst |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Prototype |
| Deadline | Rolling intake |
What is Exploration Program?
Exploration Program — Up to Rs 15 lakh (incubation phase); residential grant-cum-mentoring in initial 3-month phase — Early-stage innovators/founders with an idea or prototype in sectors like agrotech, healthtech, biotech, cleantech, edutech, etc. It is run by IIT Mandi Catalyst.
The support is delivered through the programme’s own structure, and the form it takes is set by the issuing authority. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for Exploration Program?
Early-stage innovators/founders with an idea or prototype in sectors like agrotech, healthtech, biotech, cleantech, edutech, etc.
What does Exploration Program give?
Curated mentoring, workshops, bootcamps and milestone tracking, with a route into IIT Mandi Catalyst's incubation programmes. It does not give money.
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Source and verification
No official page is linked for this programme yet. Last verified 2 November 2026. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.