Incubation Scheme
RTS Grant 2026
RTS Grant 2026 offers funding support of ₹2 crore to ₹5 crore for high-impact deep-tech innovations focused on strengthening national security and defence.
RTS Grant 2026 is a deep-tech grant opportunity designed to support innovators and organizations developing breakthrough technologies for national security, defence, and strategic applications.
The programme aims to bridge the gap between advanced research and real-world deployment by supporting scalable technologies with strong strategic and societal impact. Along with financial assistance, eligible applicants may benefit from technical mentorship, prototype demonstration opportunities, research collaboration, and access to industry networks and testbeds.
Key Funding Details
* Grant Amount: ₹2 Crore – ₹5 Crore
* Funding Type: Grant
* Eligible Stage: Product Stage
* Technology Readiness Level: TRL 4 or higher
* Location: Open to startups registered in India
* Application Deadline: To be announced
Focus Areas
The RTS Grant 2026 focuses on high-impact deep-tech innovations in areas such as:
* AI & Robotics – Intelligent systems, automation and robotics
* Defence & National Security – Defence technologies and strategic resilience
* Space & Remote Sensing – Space technology, satellite systems and remote sensing
* Advanced Materials & Semiconductors – Next-generation materials, chips and advanced manufacturing
* Autonomous & Deep-Tech Systems – Autonomous platforms, cyber-physical systems and advanced deep-tech solutions
Who Can Apply?
The programme is open to:
* Academic and research institutions
* Deep-tech startups
* Innovators and organizations
* Industry-academia consortia
* Applicants with a functional prototype or proof of concept ready for demonstration
* Technologies having a TRL of 4 or higher
About RTS Grant 2026
RTS Grant 2026 aims to accelerate the development and deployment of deep-tech solutions addressing critical national security and defence requirements.
The programme seeks to:
* Support breakthrough deep-tech innovation
* Strengthen India's strategic autonomy
* Encourage industry-research collaboration
* Accelerate field deployment of emerging technologies
* Promote scalable and impactful technology solutions
* Build stronger connections between innovators, industry players and testbeds
Support Beyond Funding
Eligible applicants may also benefit from:
* Technical mentorship
* Prototype showcase opportunities
* Research collaboration
* Industry connections
* Access to relevant networks and testbeds
* Support toward real-world technology deployment
How Fingrow Consultancy Services Can Help
Fingrow Consultancy Services provides end-to-end support for grant applications, including:
* Eligibility Assessment – Check your eligibility and technology readiness.
* Documentation Support – Assist with preparing required documents.
* Application Assistance – Support throughout the grant application process.
* Proposal Support – Help present your innovation and impact effectively.
* Follow-Up & Submission – Assistance with submission and application follow-up.
Turn your deep-tech innovation into real-world impact with the right funding strategy and application support.
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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