SINE ACE Cohort: Semiconductors (IIT Bombay) is a grant from Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay for dPIIT-registered private limited semiconductor or semiconductor-adjacent startup, at least 51% Indian promoter shareholding, TRL 4 or…. It provides Opportunity of investment of up to ₹5 crore from SINE/Y-Point for select cohort companies, plus up to 50% off MPW tape-out and IIT Bombay fab-lab credits, for semiconductors · deeptech · edge AI chips · power electronics. The current deadline is 30 October 2026.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Opportunity of investment of up to ₹5 crore from SINE/Y-Point for select cohort companies, plus up to 50% off MPW tape-out and IIT Bombay fab-lab credits (Opportunity of investment of up to ₹5 crore from SINE/Y-Point for select cohort companies, plus up to 50% off MPW tape-out and IIT Bombay fab-lab credits) |
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| Provider | Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Prototype |
| Sector | semiconductors · deeptech · edge AI chips · power electronics |
| Deadline | 30 October 2026 |
What is SINE ACE Cohort: Semiconductors?
SINE ACE Cohort: Semiconductors (IIT Bombay) — Opportunity of investment of up to ₹5 crore from SINE/Y-Point for select cohort companies, plus up to 50% off MPW tape-out and IIT Bombay fab-lab credits — DPIIT-registered private limited semiconductor or semiconductor-adjacent startup, at least 51% Indian promoter shareholding, TRL 4 or above (working lab-validated prototype), with a founder committed to attend all sessions. Cohort of 6-8 companies, 12-18 months, no fee or equity to join (equity may attach to later funding). It is run by Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay.
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 semiconductors · deeptech · edge ai chips · power electronics. 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 SINE ACE Cohort: Semiconductors?
DPIIT-registered private limited semiconductor or semiconductor-adjacent startup, at least 51% Indian promoter shareholding, TRL 4 or above (working lab-validated prototype), with a founder committed to attend all sessions. Cohort of 6-8 companies, 12-18 months, no fee or equity to join (equity may attach to later funding).
How much does SINE ACE Cohort: Semiconductors give, and in what form?
Opportunity of investment of up to ₹5 crore from SINE/Y-Point for select cohort companies, plus up to 50% off MPW tape-out and IIT Bombay fab-lab credits, as opportunity of investment of up to ₹5 crore from SINE/Y-Point for select cohort companies, plus up to 50% off MPW tape-out and IIT Bombay fab-lab credits.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support is this?
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.
Who runs this programme?
SINE ACE Cohort: Semiconductors (IIT Bombay) is offered by Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
The programme lists a deadline of 2026-10-30. Government timelines can change, so confirm the current date 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.
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Source and verification
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