Innovations for Defence Excellence
✓ Information verified — June 2026Aimed at creation of an ecosystem to foster innovation and technology development in Defence and Aerospace by engaging Industries (incl MSMEs, start-ups, individual innovators R&D institutes, academia) and provide them grants and other supports to carry out R&D innovation for adoption in D&A Sector
What You Get
- Financial grants for research and development projects
- Support for developing defence and aerospace innovations
- Access to expertise and mentorship
- Opportunity to commercialize defence technologies
- Recognition and visibility for innovations
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Registered startups and MSMEs (small and medium enterprises)
- Private industries working in defence or aerospace sector
- Individual innovators and researchers
- Academic institutions and colleges
- Government and private research and development institutes
- Organizations must be registered in India
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Business Registration Certificate
- 2. Aadhaar Card
- 3. Bank Account Details
- 4. Project Proposal Document
- 5. Company PAN Certificate
- 6. Incorporation Certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Defence
- Category
- Employment
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/idexNodal Ministry
Ministry Of Defence
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