About this programme
Project Titanium is a deep-tech pre-incubation initiative run by SINE at IIT Bombay to fast-track the institute's own research to market. It matches faculty-led, IP-based teams with vetted business co-founders and industry mentors, and moves them through defined Technology Readiness Level and Market Readiness Level gates from prototype to early revenue. Alongside mentoring and matchmaking, it provides SINE incubation and a grant enabled by donations to support the 18-month journey. It is run by SINE, IIT Bombay.
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.
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 can apply
Only IP originating from IIT Bombay is eligible; open to IIT Bombay faculty-led teams (TRL 3+ only), with tech/business co-founders and mentors invited to join the teams.
Documents you’ll typically need
- Business registration / incorporation certificate
- PAN (and GST registration, where applicable)
- Identity and address proof for the applicant / directors
- A short description of your business or project
- Recent financials or a simple project report
The exact checklist depends on the programme and your specifics.
Frequently asked
What kind of support is this?
A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds.
Who runs this programme?
Project Titanium is offered by SINE, IIT Bombay. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
Reviewed July 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.