Nasscom DeepTech Club (DTC) — Launchpad Incubation Program is a grant from NASSCOM 10000 Startups for open to India-registered deeptech startups, less than 10 years since incorporation, with a functional MVP at Technology Readiness Level…. It provides Incubation + funding support, for aI/ML · Robotics & Automation · IoT · Semiconductors. Applications are open on a rolling basis. Last verified against the official page on 22 September 2026.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Incubation + funding support |
|---|---|
| Provider | NASSCOM 10000 Startups |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Early Stage |
| Sector | AI/ML · Robotics & Automation · IoT · Semiconductors |
| Deadline | Rolling / always open |
| Program format | Continuous, pipeline-based virtual incubation with year-round rolling entry |
| TRL / MVP requirement | Functional MVP at TRL 5 or above |
| Startup age limit | Less than 10 years since incorporation |
| Mentorship format | Blend of 1:1 mentorship on the startup-management platform plus structured one-to-many sessions |
| Application review cadence | Applications reviewed in the first week of every month; onboarding by the 10th of every month |
| Focus-area count | 12 deeptech domains (AI/ML, Robotics & Automation, IoT, Semiconductors, Quantum Computing, Biotech & Life Sciences, Advanced Materials & Nanotechnology, Photonics & Optics, AgriTech, Climate Tech, Enterprise Tech, Satellite & Space Tech) |
| Not selected | Startups can reapply in a future cycle after refining their submission |
What is Nasscom DeepTech Club Launchpad?
Nasscom DeepTech Club Launchpad is a continuous, pipeline-based virtual incubation program run by NASSCOM's DeepTech Club for early-stage deeptech startups in India, aimed at founders who already have validated technology and need mentorship, market access and investor connections to scale.
To apply, a startup's product must primarily use deep technologies: AI/ML, robotics and automation, IoT, semiconductors, quantum computing, biotech and life sciences, advanced materials and nanotechnology, photonics and optics, agritech, climate tech, enterprise tech, or satellite and space tech. The startup must have a functional MVP at Technology Readiness Level 5 or above, be less than 10 years old since incorporation, and be legally registered in India.
Selected startups get 1:1 mentorship plus structured group sessions, masterclasses on IP, regulatory compliance, go-to-market and fundraising, and curated investor and corporate connects. Applications run year-round on a rolling basis; NASSCOM reviews submissions in the first week of each month, runs a jury round for shortlisted startups, and onboards those selected by the 10th of the following month. Startups not selected may reapply in a later cycle.
Who is eligible for Nasscom DeepTech Club Launchpad?
Open to India-registered deeptech startups, less than 10 years since incorporation, with a functional MVP at Technology Readiness Level 5 or above, whose product primarily uses one of the program's listed deep-technology domains.
You qualify if:
- Your product or solution primarily leverages a deep-technology domain covered by the program (AI/ML, robotics & automation, IoT, semiconductors, quantum computing, biotech & life sciences, advanced materials & nanotechnology, photonics & optics, agritech, climate tech, enterprise tech, or satellite & space tech)
- You have a functional Minimum Viable Product (MVP) at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5 or above
- Your startup is less than 10 years old since incorporation
- Your startup is legally registered in India
You are not eligible if:
- Your product does not primarily use one of the program's listed deep-technology domains
- You do not yet have a functional MVP, or your TRL is below 5
- Your startup is 10 years old or older since incorporation
- Your startup is not legally registered in India
How much does Nasscom DeepTech Club Launchpad give, and in what form?
Incubation + funding support, as incubation + funding support.
How to apply for Nasscom DeepTech Club Launchpad
- Submit an application through the online form; applications are accepted anytime and reviewed on a rolling basis
- NASSCOM evaluates applications in the first week of each month against technology depth and innovation, IP strength and defensibility, market relevance and opportunity, scalability potential, team capability and execution strength, alignment with program focus areas, and impact potential
- Shortlisted startups present to an expert jury panel for final selection
- Selected startups are onboarded on the 10th of the following month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Nasscom DeepTech Club Launchpad?
It is a continuous, virtual incubation program run by NASSCOM's DeepTech Club for early-stage, long-gestation deeptech startups in India. It provides one-on-one mentorship, masterclasses on IP, regulatory compliance, go-to-market and fundraising, and curated investor and corporate connects, with the stated aim of helping startups rapidly scale and innovate as part of securing India's leadership in the global deeptech ecosystem.
Who is eligible for the Nasscom DeepTech Club Launchpad?
Startups whose product primarily uses a deep-technology domain the program covers (AI/ML, robotics, IoT, semiconductors, quantum computing, biotech, advanced materials, photonics, agritech, climate tech, enterprise tech, or space tech), that have a functional MVP at TRL 5 or above, are less than 10 years old since incorporation, and are legally registered in India.
What TRL and product stage does the Launchpad require?
The program requires a functional Minimum Viable Product with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 5 or above at the time of application; startups without a working MVP or below TRL 5 are not eligible.
How do I apply to the Nasscom DeepTech Club Launchpad?
Submit an application through the program's online form at any time. NASSCOM reviews applications in the first week of each month on technology depth, IP strength, market relevance, scalability, team capability, focus-area fit and impact potential; shortlisted startups then present to a jury panel, and selected startups are onboarded on the 10th of the following month.
Is the Nasscom DeepTech Club Launchpad open all year, or is there a deadline?
It runs on a rolling, pipeline-based basis: startups can apply anytime and applications are accepted throughout the month, with evaluation in the first week and onboarding by the 10th of every month, rather than a single fixed closing date.
What happens if my startup is not selected?
The program states that startups not selected in a given cycle can refine their submission and reapply in a future cycle.
What support does the Launchpad provide beyond mentorship?
Alongside 1:1 and group mentorship and masterclasses, the program offers curated investor and corporate connects aimed at unlocking funding and pilot opportunities, plus access to NASSCOM platforms for visibility and market access; the page describes this as 'potential access to funding sources' rather than a guaranteed grant.
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Source and verification
Official programme page: nasscom.in. Last verified 22 September 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.