iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway is a grant from Gujarat Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence (GFEE) — operating as iCreate (International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology) for varies by sub-fund: TEC Grant—any sector, students/professionals/individuals with technology innovation element. It provides TEC Grant: ₹2 L; NIDHI-PRAYAS: ₹10 L; TIDE 2.0: ₹7 L (grant) / ₹4 L (EiR) / ₹40 L (investment); Startup Gujarat: ₹30 L; NIDHI-EIR: ₹10K-30K monthly (12 months), for electric Vehicles / Renewable Energy / Fintech / Internet of Things (across sub-funds: healthcare, education, agri, clean-tech supported). Applications are open on a rolling basis.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | TEC Grant: ₹2 L; NIDHI-PRAYAS: ₹10 L; TIDE 2.0: ₹7 L (grant) / ₹4 L (EiR) / ₹40 L (investment); Startup Gujarat: ₹30 L; NIDHI-EIR: ₹10K-30K monthly (12 months) |
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| Provider | Gujarat Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence (GFEE) — operating as iCreate (International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology) |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Sector | Electric Vehicles / Renewable Energy / Fintech / Internet of Things (across sub-funds: healthcare, education, agri, clean-tech supported) |
| Deadline | Rolling / always open |
| Sub-funds included | TEC Grant, NIDHI-PRAYAS, TIDE 2.0, Startup Gujarat, NIDHI-EIR |
| Maximum funding | ₹40 lakh (TIDE 2.0 investment) across sub-funds |
| Gateway type | Unified application portal routing to multiple government/institutional schemes |
| Operating organization | iCreate (DST-recognized PRAYAS Centre, TBI) |
What is iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway?
iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway is an umbrella funding gateway aggregating five distinct government and institutional grant schemes for prototype-stage startups and innovators in Gujarat. The gateway includes TEC Grant (₹2 lakh, 90 days), NIDHI-PRAYAS (₹10 lakh, 18 months), TIDE 2.0 (₹7-40 lakh), Startup Gujarat (₹30 lakh), and NIDHI-EIR (₹10K-30K monthly stipend). A single unified application and profile creation process routes applicants to the appropriate sub-fund based on eligibility. It is run by Gujarat Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence (GFEE) — operating as iCreate (International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology).
This is equity funding — the investor (often through a fund) takes a stake in your company in exchange for capital, rather than lending or granting money. You give up some ownership; you don’t repay it like a loan. 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.
It is aimed at businesses in electric vehicles / renewable energy / fintech / internet of things (across sub-funds: healthcare, education, agri, clean-tech supported). 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 iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway?
Varies by sub-fund: TEC Grant—any sector, students/professionals/individuals with technology innovation element; NIDHI-PRAYAS—physical product projects in renewable energy, EVs, agritech, healthtech, watertech, industry 4.0; TIDE 2.0—ICT startups in healthcare, education, agriculture, fintech, infrastructure using AI/ML/IoT/blockchain; Startup Gujarat—LLP or private limited companies registered in Gujarat; NIDHI-EIR—aspiring entrepreneurs, recent graduates. Indian citizens; idea-to-PoC stage projects.
How much does iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway give, and in what form?
TEC Grant: ₹2 L; NIDHI-PRAYAS: ₹10 L; TIDE 2.0: ₹7 L (grant) / ₹4 L (EiR) / ₹40 L (investment); Startup Gujarat: ₹30 L; NIDHI-EIR: ₹10K-30K monthly (12 months).
Applicants create a unified profile via iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway portal. The gateway routes applicants to the appropriate sub-fund based on project stage and eligibility. Each sub-fund has its own evaluation process: TEC is 90-day intensive; NIDHI-PRAYAS involves mentorship over 18 months; TIDE 2.0 requires thematic fit; Startup Gujarat focuses on product/market entry; NIDHI-EIR provides stipend plus office space. Residential campus participation at iCreate is recommended for all programs.
How to apply for iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway
- Visit iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway portal and create a unified applicant profile
- Select the relevant sub-fund based on project stage (idea/PoC/product) and sector
- Submit project proposal, team details, and fund-utilization plan
- The system routes your application to the appropriate sub-fund
- Evaluation by respective fund teams; residential campus participation recommended for stronger consideration
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pro-Fund Gateway?
It is a single unified application portal that routes startups to one of five sub-funds (TEC, NIDHI-PRAYAS, TIDE 2.0, Startup Gujarat, NIDHI-EIR) based on project stage and eligibility.
What is TEC Grant?
Technology Exploration Cell grant provides up to ₹2 lakh for sector-agnostic proof-of-concept development in 90 days; open to students, professionals, anyone with a technology innovation element.
What does NIDHI-PRAYAS support?
NIDHI-PRAYAS provides up to ₹10 lakh over 18 months (extendable 6 months) for physical product development in renewable energy, EVs, agritech, healthtech, watertech, and industry 4.0.
Is residential campus stay required?
No, but iCreate strongly recommends on-campus residence for maximum benefit; such projects receive greater selection preference.
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Source and verification
Official programme page: icreate.org.in. Verification date pending. 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.