Innovations for Defence Excellence
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Innovations for Defence Excellence scheme is run by the Ministry of Defence to encourage new ideas and technology development in India's defence and aerospace sectors. It welcomes participation from businesses, startups, small enterprises, researchers, colleges, and universities. The scheme provides financial grants and support to help these organizations develop new defence and aerospace technologies that can be used by the Indian armed forces.
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
- 26 Apr 2026
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