FUNDING & STARTUP SUPPORT
DST CAWACH
Historical programme
Programme overview
The Centre for Augmenting WAR with COVID-19 Health Crisis supported deployable startup solutions during the pandemic. KIIT-TBI’s source describes its 2020 cohort; this is programme information, not a current open call.
Eligibility and conditions
- Startup younger than seven years with Startup India recognition before funding.
- At least 51% Indian founder shareholding and a qualified team.
- Preference for revenue, prior funding and products already deployed or deployable within weeks.
- Association with a satellite or affiliate incubation centre throughout the project.
What support is offered?
- Research and deployment support for COVID-response innovations.
- Incubation and specialist ecosystem support.
Application and selection
Historical application records include incorporation, GST, promoter Aadhaar/PAN and ownership details. Selected ventures also provide constitutional documents, three years of annual reports, six months of bank statements, address proof and an institutional reference.
Speak to the programme team
Ask KIIT-TBI for the current call and application route. A listing here does not indicate that applications are open.
Programme details adapted from MTIF’s linked KIIT-TBI DST CAWACH information. Campus 11, KIIT-DU, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024.
Information checked on 26 September 2026. Awards depend on the current call, assessment and scheme terms.