Incubation Scheme
DIV Fund Grant for Global Development Innovations
Non-dilutive grant funding for evidence-driven innovations delivering scalable impact in low- and middle-income countries.
DIV Fund Grant supports bold, evidence-driven innovations that can cost-effectively improve lives at scale in low- and middle-income countries, including India.
The programme focuses on innovative solutions that demonstrate measurable impact, strong evidence and potential for large-scale adoption.
Funding at a Glance
Funding Amount: ₹1.8 Crore – ₹13.5 Crore
Funding Type: Non-Dilutive Grant
Provider: DIV Fund
Application: Rolling
Eligible Stage: Product / Revenue
Location: International
Equity: No equity taken
Three-Tiered, Milestone-Based Funding
Stage 1 – Pilot
Up to ₹1.86 Crore
Supports real-world pilots to test feasibility, user demand and impact potential. Ideal for early-stage innovations ready for real-world testing.
Stage 2 – Test & Position for Scale
Up to ₹4.65 Crore
Occasionally up to ₹6.98 Crore
Funds rigorous impact evaluations or market validation for innovations with initial proof that are ready to validate and strengthen their evidence.
Stage 3 – Scale
Up to ₹13.95 Crore
Accelerates the scale-up of validated innovations with proven evidence of impact and cost-effectiveness.
Important: Applicants do not necessarily need to start at Stage 1. You can apply directly to the stage that matches your innovation's maturity.
Key Focus Areas
Healthcare
Agriculture
Education
Financial Inclusion
Energy
Climate Adaptation
Why DIV Fund?
Evidence First
Supports innovations grounded in data and designed to deliver measurable impact.
Impact at Scale
Focuses on solutions capable of transforming millions of lives cost-effectively.
Global Reach
Invests in innovations serving people living in poverty across low- and middle-income countries.
Beyond Capital
Grantees can gain access to evaluation expertise, global networks and scaling partners.
Who Can Apply?
Indian startups, social enterprises, nonprofits and research organizations working on solutions that benefit people living in poverty across eligible low- and middle-income countries.
Beyond Funding
Access to rigorous evaluation expertise
Global network of researchers, evaluators and scaling partners
Flexible use of funds for implementation, data collection, evaluation and key personnel
Milestone-based disbursement
FinGrow Consultancy Support
FinGrow Consultancy Services can support applicants with:
Eligibility Assessment
Grant Opportunity Evaluation
Proposal Preparation
Documentation Support
Impact & Evidence Positioning
Application Strategy
Pre-Submission Review
End-to-End Grant Application Advisory
Apply with a strong, evidence-backed proposal and maximize your chances of securing global development funding.
Our Process
From idea to execution, with clarity at every step
A practical, founder-friendly journey designed around your eligibility, documents and goals.
Understand
We learn about your venture, goals and current stage.
Assess
We review eligibility, opportunity and the right incubation route.
Prepare
We organise the application, business information and supporting documents.
Support
We guide submission, respond to requirements and follow up through the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Incubation support, explained clearly
What does incubation support include?
We help founders understand the opportunity, assess eligibility, prepare supporting information, organise documents and stay on track during submission and follow-up.
Do I need an established business to apply?
Requirements differ by programme and founder stage. We review your idea, entity status and documents first, then explain the most suitable route.
Will FinGrow guarantee approval?
No. Approval is decided by the relevant authority or incubator. Our role is to improve clarity, readiness and process discipline.
Eligibility
Eligibility details can be reviewed by our advisory team based on your profile.
Benefits
Guidance on applicable benefits, subsidy support and documentation readiness.
Required Documents
Document requirements vary by scheme. Our team will share a precise checklist during consultation.
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