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SINE-IDFC First Ignite Program (CSR Grant)

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Call for Application

Call for Application : Open

For inquiries please email: IDFCfirst@sineiitb.org

Deadline: 3rd November 2025

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The Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) has partnered with IDFC First Bank to support early-stage startups. The IDFC FIRST Ignite - powered by SINE is a growth-stage accelerator for startups at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 and above. Focused on Greentech (Sustainability), HealthTech & AI for social Impact 

Sector Focus

The program aims to: 

  • Identify high-potential, impact-oriented startups across identified sectors with a strong social impact. 

  • Support scale-up challenges via mentorship, milestone-based support, and catalytic CSR funding 

  • Facilitate visibility, connections, and long-term support for participating startups 


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Focus Areas

The program is specifically focused on solutions that drive a positive social impact in the following areas: 1. Greentech (Sustainability) 2. HealthTech 3. Artificial Intelligence (Social-impact applications)

Funding & Benefits

The program offers significant support to selected startups. 

  • Funding Support: Startups will receive a one-time grant of up to INR 25 Lakhs based on project milestones. This funding is provided over a 6-month period. 

  • Mentorship and Support: The program provides ongoing mentorship from the SINE team and its mentors, as well as regular progress reviews to help refine the startup's roadmap and deliverables. 

  • Visibility & Networking: The program facilitates connections & support for participating startups. 

Eligibility

Applicants must satisfy all of the following criteria to be considered: 

  • The entity must be a Private Limited company registered in India

  • The startup must be at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or above

  • The startup must be Registered with DPIIT

  • The product must have a clear roadmap towards commercialization and scalability. 

  • The product should have the potential for social impact related to ESG goals

  • The startup must operate in one of the mentioned focus areas. 

  • Startup must be incubated at SINE either virtually or physically

Contact Us

Have questions? Reach out to us and we’ll be happy to assist.

Email Address

sine@sineiitb.org

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Phone Number

022 2576 7016

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Locate Us

Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 5th Floor, RBTIC Building, Opp. VMCC, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai – 400 076

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