Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) Scheme in the Space Sector is a grant from Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), Department of Space for indian non-governmental space entities (NGEi), including startups and MSMEs, with a technology already at TRL 3/4 that they want to take…. It provides Up to ₹25 Cr, for space · aerospace · earth observation · satellite communication. Applications are open on a rolling basis.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Up to ₹25 Cr |
|---|---|
| Provider | Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), Department of Space |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Growth, Prototype |
| Sector | space · aerospace · earth observation · satellite communication |
| Deadline | Rolling call, open five years from issue or until the ₹500 crore fund is used — applications open |
What is Technology Adoption Fund?
Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) Scheme in the Space Sector — Up to 60% of project cost for startups/MSMEs (40% for large industry), capped at ₹25 crore per project — Indian non-governmental space entities (NGEi), including startups and MSMEs, with a technology already at TRL 3/4 that they want to take to commercial product (TRL 8/9). Applicant must register on the IN-SPACe Digital Platform and pay a ₹5,000 application fee. It is run by Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), Department of Space.
The support is delivered through the programme’s own structure, and the form it takes is set by the issuing authority. 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 space · aerospace · earth observation · satellite communication. 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 Technology Adoption Fund?
Indian non-governmental space entities (NGEi), including startups and MSMEs, with a technology already at TRL 3/4 that they want to take to commercial product (TRL 8/9). Applicant must register on the IN-SPACe Digital Platform and pay a ₹5,000 application fee. Not for: Academic institutions cannot apply (their experts may collaborate). Not equity funding; funded amount is recovered through revenue sharing with IN-SPACe. No funding for land, civil works, standard test facilities or development with foreign entities..
How much does Technology Adoption Fund give, and in what form?
Up to ₹25 Cr.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs this programme?
Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) Scheme in the Space Sector is offered by Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), Department of Space. 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.
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Source and verification
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