Provides soft loans at 5% interest and equity participation for commercialising indigenously developed technology. Covers up to 50% of total project cost, typically ₹1–10 Cr. Suitable for tech startups and MSMEs moving from prototype to commercial scale.
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Check eligibility — freeTDB is available to Private Limited, LLP companies at the Pre-Revenue, Early Stage (Revenue < ₹1Cr), Growth Stage (₹1Cr–₹25Cr) stage, across all Indian states (nationwide).
TDB provides up to ₹10.0Cr. Most applicants receive around ₹3.0Cr. This is a loan product — repayment is required.
The typical processing time from submission to disbursement is 16–36 weeks.
Yes, TDB is currently active and accepting applications. Application window: Rolling with sector-specific open calls. Monitor tdb.gov.in — typically 2-3 calls per year..
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Information is based on publicly available scheme guidelines. Last verified 11 May 2026. Always verify with official sources before applying.