Central GovernmentEmployment

Innovations for Defence Excellence

✓ Information verified — June 2026
Ministry Of Defence

Aimed 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

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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. 1. Business Registration Certificate
  2. 2. Aadhaar Card
  3. 3. Bank Account Details
  4. 4. Project Proposal Document
  5. 5. Company PAN Certificate
  6. 6. Incorporation Certificate

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find 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

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Official Source

Last Verified

14 June 2026

Nodal Ministry

Ministry Of Defence

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