Department of Science & Technology, Government of India is currently accepting applications for the PRAYAS Centres and Deep-Tech Innovation Hubs 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Department of Science & Technology, Government of India - PRAYAS Centres and Deep-Tech Innovation Hubs
The Department of Science and Technology is launching a national initiative to expand innovation support infrastructure through PRAYAS Centres and Advance PRAYAS Centres.
Benefits of Department of Science & Technology, Government of India - PRAYAS Centres and Deep-Tech Innovation Hubs
- Prototype funding per innovator: ₹20–40 lakhs
Department of Science & Technology, Government of India - PRAYAS Centres and Deep-Tech Innovation Hubs Requirements
PRAYAS Centre (PC)
- Incubators should be a not-for-profit organisation registered as either a Society or Section 8 /25 company.
- Completed 3 years of existence as on date of submitting the application with a proven track record.
Advance PRAYAS Centre (APC)
- Incubators should be a not-for-profit organisation registered as either a Society or Section 8 /25 company.
- Completed 5 years of existence as on date of submitting the application with a proven track record.
- PRAYAS Centres who have implemented minimum three cycles of PRAYAS 1.0 are eligible to apply. The selection will be based on the performance of these centres under PRAYAS 1.0 & recommendations from the PMC.
- For incubators who have not been recipient under PRAYAS 1.0, should have successfully completed minimum four rounds of any Government of India funding program (e.g., MeitY, DPIIT/BIRAC, SISFS) with a proven track record of performance.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
19 June, 2026
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