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IDFC FIRST Bank IGNITE Program
Offered by IDFC FIRST Bank Foundation
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Overview
A CSR grant program run by IDFC FIRST Bank Foundation in partnership with FITT (Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer), IIT Delhi, offering non-dilutive grants to DPIIT-registered for-profit startups building social-impact innovations.
Eligibility
- DPIIT-registered for-profit startup (not an NGO or Section 8 company)
- Working on a social-impact innovation aligned to Schedule VII cause areas (e.g. health, education, livelihoods, financial inclusion)
- Working prototype or early traction preferred
Funding Purpose
Non-dilutive CSR grant funding (reported range roughly INR 20-30 lakh per selected startup) to help DPIIT-registered startups scale social-impact innovations.
Application Process
Apply via the IGNITE program's online application portal hosted by FITT, IIT Delhi, submitting startup registration proof, a pitch deck and impact-model details; shortlisted startups go through evaluation before grant disbursal.
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How to Apply
- 1Click "Apply Now" above and submit your application directly on the official page.
- 2The offering organisation screens applications against its own eligibility criteria.
- 3Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a pitch or interview round.
- 4The final decision rests solely with the offering organisation.
- 5There is no guarantee of funding at any stage.
Before You Apply
- ZeedFund is an independent tracker, not the offering organisation or a funding body.
- Verify current eligibility, funding amount, and deadline on the official page before applying. Details can change after we last verified them.
- Once you apply, all follow-up (screening updates, interview or pitch invites, and the final decision) comes directly from the facilitator, incubator, or investor, never from ZeedFund. Check their application portal or email yourself for status updates; we won't have visibility into it.