A Flagship Initiative of PI-RAHI

PU–IIT Ropar Regional Accelerator for Holistic Innovations Foundation

Northern Region S&T Cluster

Early-stage innovation grant

IGNITE 2.0

Initiation Grant for Novel Ideas for Transformation & Empowerment

Grant support up to₹3 Lakhs
Grant SupportUp to ₹3 Lakhs
Application StageIdeation to Proof of Concept
Last Date to Submit23 November 2026
Where ideas meet opportunity

Explore our Thematic Areas

IGNITE 2.0 welcomes novel ideas across the Northern Region S&T Cluster’s priority domains, including collaborative inter-thematic innovations.

Agriculture & Food Processing

Ideas that advance agriculture, food systems and processing.

Waste Management & Wealth from Waste

Solutions that reduce waste and create value from resources.

Pharma, Medical Devices & Healthcare

Novel concepts for healthcare, medical technology and pharma.

Sustainable Mobility & Green Energy

Innovations supporting cleaner energy and future mobility.

Indigenous Technology & Optimization

Indigenous solutions, engineering advances and optimization.

Inter-Thematic Areas

Ideas that connect two or more thematic domains.

From idea to proof of concept

Support to help your idea take shape.

IGNITE 2.0 is designed to nurture early-stage ideas through expert guidance, research support and meaningful connections across the innovation ecosystem.

Expert Mentorship
Networking Opportunities
Support for R&D
Nurturing Your Ideas
Start at the idea stage

Who can apply?

IGNITE 2.0 is intended for innovators and startups developing novel ideas at an early stage.

Innovators and startups

Applicants with a novel idea for transformation and empowerment.

Ideation to Proof of Concept (PoC)

Ideas at Technology Readiness Levels TRL 1–3 can apply.

Priority thematic domains

Applications may address any of the five thematic areas or an inter-thematic challenge.

Application deadline23rd November 2026
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Your idea can start here

Have a novel idea? Let’s IGNITE it.

Take the first step toward developing your concept with mentorship, research support and access to the innovation ecosystem.

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