IN-SPACe Technology Adoption Fund
₹500 Cr corpus. Up to 60% of project cost (₹25 Cr cap) for spacetech commercialisation.
Quick facts
- Ministry / Agency
- IN-SPACe (DoS)
- Funding
- Up to ₹25 Cr
- Stage
- growth
- Sector
- space, deeptech
- Equity dilution
- mixed
- DPIIT recognition required
- No
- NRI / OCI eligibility
- Yes — NRI and OCI founders are eligible to apply.
Who is eligible
Spacetech commercialisation stage
How to apply
IN-SPACe TAF is administered by IN-SPACe (DoS). Applications are submitted through the official portal — there are no application fees and you do not need to go through third-party intermediaries.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for IN-SPACe TAF?+
Spacetech commercialisation stage
What is the funding amount under IN-SPACe TAF?+
Up to ₹25 Cr. Up to ₹25 Cr (60% project cost)
Can NRI or OCI founders apply for IN-SPACe TAF?+
Yes — NRI and OCI founders are eligible to apply.
Does IN-SPACe TAF require DPIIT recognition?+
No — DPIIT recognition is not required for IN-SPACe TAF.
How do I apply for IN-SPACe TAF?+
Apply through the official portal at inspace.gov.in. The scheme is administered by IN-SPACe (DoS).
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