National Quantum Mission Startup Support

What it is

Seed, nurture and scale Indian quantum-technology startups by connecting eligible companies with NQM thematic hubs, technical and business mentors, facilities, users and follow-on private capital.

What you get

• NQM hub-mediated quantum startup support - funding and equity terms vary

Who it is for

• the startup should be DPIIT-registered at the time of application, or complete registration before release of funds under the guideline
• the business idea should have market fit, viable commercialisation and scope to scale
• technology must be core to the product, service, business model, distribution model or methodology used to solve the target problem
• the holding company must be registered in India, IP must reside in India and the company must be majority owned in India
• Indian promoters must hold at least 51% shareholding under the applicable Companies Act and SEBI rules
• the proposal must fit a current NQM hub vertical, call, problem statement or open challenge and pass hub evaluation, diligence, Board/IEMC and agreement conditions

Not eligible if

• NQM support is not a guaranteed grant, loan, subsidy or automatic entitlement
• financial support, equity, CCPS, incubation fee, valuation, dilution, milestones, tranches, reporting, facility charges and follow-on capital are route- and agreement-controlled
• a startup should apply to only one of the four NQM hubs for the applicable support route
• historical I-HUB QTF calls and hub pages do not prove a current open deadline
• Quantum relevance, DPIIT recognition, Indian ownership and IP, and the current hub intake are checked before selection.

How to apply

1. 1
   Map the startup to one NQM vertical

   Choose the relevant current hub and vertical: quantum computing, communication, sensing/metrology, or materials/devices. Apply to only one hub for the relevant route.

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2. 2
   Verify startup and Indian-company eligibility

   Confirm DPIIT registration, Indian holding company status, India-resident IP, majority Indian ownership and at least 51% Indian promoter shareholding.

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3. 3
   Prepare the technical and business dossier

   Prepare team, problem, product/service, quantum technology, market, customer, novelty/IP, funds-needed, use-of-funds, prior-funding and milestone evidence.

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4. 4
   Submit through the current hub call

   Use the current official hub route, complete technical/business evaluation and retain all call, diligence, equity-agreement and milestone records.

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