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Bharat Byte Semiconductor Accelerator at AIC IIT Delhi

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About this grant

The Bharat Byte Semiconductor Accelerator is a strategic CSR initiative by Cadence , in collaboration with AIC IIT Delhi and FITT-IIT Delhi , and supported by AIM-NITI Aayog . It aims to accelerate India’s journey toward technological self-reliance in the semiconductor space. The accelerator is designed to empower deep-tech startups to design, develop, and scale next-generation semiconductor solutions. The program focuses on innovations in chip design, embedded systems, and EDA tools. Key offerings include: Funding: Seed Grants of up to ₹10 Lakhs per selected startup. Incubation: Two years of free incubation at AIC Sonepat (an AIC IIT Delhi facility). Technical Support: Access to state-of-the-art labs, EDA tools and prototyping facilities, and technical mentorship from Cadence and IIT professors. Community: Government & investor connect opportunities and specialized workshops.

Key facts

Funding amount₹1 – ₹1.0M (non-repayable)
Deadline31 Jan 2026 (0 days remaining)
Grant typeGrant
Funding typeGrant
CountryIndia
RegionIndia
Funding bodyBharat Byte Semiconductor Accelerator at AIC IIT Delhi | Startup Grants India
IndustriesTechnology, Energy, Manufacturing

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

  • Open to Early Stage startups, student teams & developers, researchers, and innovators.
  • Focus Areas:
  • Deep-tech innovations in the semiconductor domain, specifically:
  • AI & Edge Computing for Chip Innovation
  • AI-Powered Semiconductor Design Tools
  • AI-Driven Semiconductor Supply Chain & Yield Forecasting
  • Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Chip Manufacturing
  • RISC-V Based Designs & Architectures.
  • Application Process
  • Application:
  • Innovators submit their application via the online portal. Applications close on
  • December 31, 2025
  • .
  • Evaluation:
  • Applications are screened for eligibility, technical merit, and alignment with the accelerator's deep-tech semiconductor focus.
  • Selection:
  • Selected startups receive a grant of up to ₹10 Lakhs each.
  • Acceleration/Incubation:
  • The first cohort is announced on February 10, 2026. Selected teams are provided with two years of free, dedicated incubation at AIC Sonepat, along with technical support from Cadence and FITT-IIT Delhi.

What the funding covers

  • Funding: Upto: ₹10 Lakhs

How to apply

  1. 1Apply online at https://www.startupgrantsindia.com/bharat-byte-semiconductor-accelerator-aic-iit-delhi-cadence-197

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FUNDING AMOUNT₹1 – ₹1.0MNon-repayable grant
DEADLINE31 Jan 20260 days remaining
GRANT TYPEGrant
COUNTRYINIndia
REGIONIndia
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