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Overview

This guide is tailored for applicants in Shivamogga. Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) is the Ministry of Defence's flagship programme to bring startup innovation into Indian defence procurement. Winning startups receive grants and, often, production orders.

Why it matters

Local support in Shivamogga: Infotree's consultants understand the local business ecosystem and help Shivamogga-based founders, MSMEs and entrepreneurs apply with confidence.

Key features

Grants up to ₹1.5 Cr per problem statement
Follow-on procurement pathway
Mentorship from defence PSUs and IITs

Eligibility

Indian startup, MSME or innovator
Relevant technology or capability
Response to a specific DISC problem statement

Benefits

Non-dilutive grant + follow-on orders
Defence customer access
National security relevance

Required documents

✓DPIIT recognition
✓Team profile
✓Technology brief
✓Proposed solution

Application process

1
Select DISC
Pick a live Defence India Startup Challenge problem statement.
2
Proposal
Submit technical and commercial proposal.
3
Selection
Multi-stage selection by services and panel.
4
Grant and pilot
Grant disbursed; pilot with the concerned service.

FAQs

Yes. iDEX — Innovations for Defence Excellence are open to eligible applicants based in Shivamogga. Infotree Services Private Limited helps Shivamogga startups, founders, MSMEs and entrepreneurs check eligibility, prepare the project report and pitch deck, and file the application end-to-end.

Conclusion

For businesses and entrepreneurs in Shivamogga, Infotree Services Private Limited can guide your iDEX — Innovations for Defence Excellence application from eligibility to disbursement.

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iDEX — Innovations for Defence Excellence in Shivamogga