iDEX Prime Re-Open (Indian Air Force Challenges) – Upto ₹10 CR
Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) – Ministry of Defence
Important Dates
Application Start Date
January 1, 2025
Deadline to Submission
March 9, 2026
Shortlist / Result Announcement Expected Date
April 1, 2026
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Prototype Stage, MVP Stage, Early Revenue Stage, Growth Stage
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Up to ₹10 Cr for IAF defense tech innovation
iDEX Prime Re-Open provides non-dilutive grants up to ₹10 crore to startups, MSMEs, and innovators developing mission-critical solutions for the Indian Air Force (IAF). This relaunched challenge under iDEX PRIME focuses on high-value problem statements requiring advanced R&D, prototyping, and testing support.
Key Problem Statements
Tethered Drone ELINT System: Network of five tethered drones along the LoC (50 km spacing) with ELINT payloads for persistent surveillance.
Additional IAF challenges (two total in this re-open) for cutting-edge defense tech like AI, sensors, autonomous systems, and secure comms.
What Winners Receive
Development grant up to ₹10 Cr for prototype development, testing, and validation.
Direct procurement pathway post-success, with iDEX facilitating orders from armed forces/DPSUs.
Mentorship and ecosystem access via iDEX Investor Hub, testing facilities, and defense integration support.
Outreach sessions (e.g., Feb 24, 2026 session for technical details).
Purpose & Impact
iDEX PRIME accelerates Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defense by bridging startups with armed forces needs, with over ₹1,600 Cr in orders placed and ₹2,400 Cr in AoNs issued for 40+ products. It has onboarded thousands of innovators, fostering self-reliance in strategic tech.
Additional Information
Eligibility
Startups, MSMEs, individual innovators (registered in India); academic/R&D orgs may partner.
Must propose solutions matching specified IAF problem statements (e.g., tethered drone ELINT network).
Demonstrated capability in relevant tech domains (AI, sensors, drones, autonomous systems).
Indian entities only; no age-of-startup limit specified (open to early and established).
Commitment to project milestones, including prototyping, testing, and potential procurement.
No prior financial turnover requirement; focus on technical feasibility and innovation potential.
Must propose solutions matching specified IAF problem statements (e.g., tethered drone ELINT network).
Demonstrated capability in relevant tech domains (AI, sensors, drones, autonomous systems).
Indian entities only; no age-of-startup limit specified (open to early and established).
Commitment to project milestones, including prototyping, testing, and potential procurement.
No prior financial turnover requirement; focus on technical feasibility and innovation potential.
Location Eligibility
Only Indian startups/MSMEs/innovators (incorporated/registered in India).
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Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) – DIO
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