Tamil Nadu Innovation Voucher Programme (TNIVP)

Open all year EDII-TN, MSME Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu

Grant

Voucher A up to ₹3 lakh (prototype); Voucher B up to ₹7 lakh (commercialisation)

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Vouchers to work with a knowledge partner on a prototype or on commercialisation
Who can apply: Manufacturing MSME or startup registered and located in Tamil Nadu
Registered on the EDII-TN IVP portal
Co finances the work with a new knowledge partner; CIBIL 750 plus where applicable
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Register and apply online on the EDII-TN IVP page
Best for: Idea, Prototype, Early revenue stage
Sectors: Hardware
Run by: State governments

Make-I (Government Funded) under the Defence Acquisition ProcedureUp to 70% of prototype development cost, capped at ₹250 crore per development agency Open all year
MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme90% of lean consultant fees, up to ₹2.16 lakh Open all year
MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme80% of certification cost (micro), 60% (small), 50% (medium); 100% for women owned MSMEs Open all year
NM-ICPS Technology Innovation Hubs: Startup and Fellowship SupportSet by each hub Open all year
ONGC Start-up FundInvestment amount set per startup from a ₹100 crore fund Open all year
Support for International Patent Protection in Electronics and IT (SIP-EIT)Up to ₹15 lakh per invention (50% of cost) Open all year

Starter opens 30 grants in full. Pro opens every one.