Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India invites applications for the Indo-German InnoXchange Programme — a bilateral initiative with DAAD/DWIH New Delhi, executed by SINE on behalf of DST.
Programme Highlights
Organization: Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India
Programme: Indo-German InnoXchange
Partner: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) via DWIH New Delhi
Executed By: SINE
Delegation: 10 Indian innovators/startups/incubation heads + DST officials
Duration: 5 days in Germany (excluding travel)
Application Deadline: 10 April 2026
About the Programme
The Indo-German InnoXchange Programme establishes a systematic exchange format between Indian and German deep-tech startup and entrepreneurship ecosystems. The Indian delegation will participate in meetings, workshops, startup centre and research lab visits, and a DeepTech startup event in Germany.
Key Objectives
Facilitate bilateral exchange and exposure visits for incubator leaders and startup founders
Increase knowledge sharing on innovation ecosystem best practices
Explore market access opportunities and collaborations
Promote exchange on deep-tech commercialisation, joint technology development, funding mechanisms, incubation management, international market access, and IP strategies
Eligibility – Incubators
7+ years of incubation experience with proven track record
Preference for incubators that:
Supported deep-tech startups
Have a well-formed team
Managed various funding programmes
Participated in cross-border/bilateral/international programmes
Nominated representative must:
Have 5–7 years experience in startup/incubation ecosystem
Have worked with/mentored startups, led collaborations, managed programmes
Preference for those in cross-border/international/soft landing programmes
Eligibility – Startups
Applications sought through nominations from incubators
Must be at TRL 4 to 6, preferably with relevance to the German ecosystem
Primary focus on deep-tech startups
Nominated founder must hold minimum 51% shareholding
Startup age per DPIIT norms
Domains: Energy, Climate, Health Tech, Semiconductor, Quantum Computing, and other deep-tech innovations
How to Apply
Application Deadline: 10 April 2026
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Keywords: Indo-German InnoXchange Programme, DST India deep-tech exchange, DAAD DWIH New Delhi, SINE incubation, startup delegation Germany, deep-tech founders India, incubator exchange programme, TRL 4-6 startups