About
What this opportunity supports
The iDEX Open Challenge sits within the Defence India Startup Challenge ecosystem. The official iDEX challenge listing shows an active Open Challenge with applications through 30 September 2026 and grant support of up to ₹1.5 crore. The exact problem framing, selection process and requirements should always be checked on the official iDEX page before applying.
Funding
Grant support up to ₹1.5Cr
- Funding type
- Grant
- Programme type
- Government challenge
- Equity requirement
- Not stated in the source listing
Who can apply
Startup · MSME · Innovator
- Startup stage
- Seed · Early Stage · Growth
- Registration
- Company Registration · Udyam
- Founder lens
- Founders · MSMEs · Researchers
Eligibility
Quick interpretation
Startup, MSME or innovator with a solution relevant to the official challenge route
Check the active challenge page for its specific technical and entity requirements
Selection is competitive and eligibility does not guarantee award
Eligibility confidence: 96%
This is a source-led interpretation, not an official eligibility decision. Verify every condition on the official programme website.
Required documents
Prepare before starting
Refer to the active iDEX application route for the required submission materials.
Application process
Typical route
- Open the official iDEX challenge listing.
- Review the active Open Challenge requirements and grant conditions.
- Submit through the official iDEX application route before the listed deadline.
Dates & source