TIDE 2.0 (Technology Incubation & Development of Entrepreneurs)

MeitY funds this program to create globally competitive deep-tech products, requiring a 50% matching investment from the startup. TIDE 2.0 is delivered through a national network of MeitY-designated incubation centres rather than as a single direct disbursal, so specific funding structures, tranche sizes, and matching-fund mechanics can vary by host incubator. The consistent thread across centres is a preference for applicants with a granted, published, or at minimum provisional patent, reflecting the scheme's focus on IP-backed deep-tech rather than general-purpose software products.