Sona Incubation Foundation (SIF)

Ignite Innovator Grant

Early-stage startups (under two years old) in wearable technology, assistive technology, IoT, and robotics; delivered via NIDHI-ITBI scheme under Sona's own branded call

What you getINR 2 lakh to 10 lakh · INR 2 lakh to 10 lakh
SectorWearable tech, assistive technology, IoT, robotics
WherePan-India
DeadlineRolling intake; no closing date stated on the official page

Ignite Innovator Grant is a grant from Sona Incubation Foundation (SIF) for early-stage startups (under two years old) in wearable technology, assistive technology, IoT, and robotics. It provides INR 2 lakh to 10 lakh, for wearable tech, assistive technology, IoT, robotics. Applications are open on a rolling basis. Last verified against the official page on 2 November 2026.

Key facts

Amount / benefitINR 2 lakh to 10 lakh (INR 2 lakh to 10 lakh)
ProviderSona Incubation Foundation (SIF)
WherePan-India
StageIdea, Proof Of Concept, Prototype
SectorWearable tech, assistive technology, IoT, robotics
DeadlineRolling intake; no closing date stated on the official page

What is Ignite Innovator Grant?

Ignite Innovator Grant — INR 2 lakh to 10 lakh — Early-stage startups (under two years old) in wearable technology, assistive technology, IoT, and robotics; delivered via NIDHI-ITBI scheme under Sona's own branded call . It is run by Sona Incubation Foundation (SIF).

A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds. 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 wearable tech, assistive technology, iot, robotics. 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 Ignite Innovator Grant?

Early-stage startups (under two years old) in wearable technology, assistive technology, IoT, and robotics; delivered via NIDHI-ITBI scheme under Sona's own branded call

How much does Ignite Innovator Grant give, and in what form?

INR 2 lakh to 10 lakh, as iNR 2 lakh to 10 lakh.

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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.

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