Ministry: Ministry Of Defence
Technology Development Fund (TDF) has been established to promote self-reliance in Defence Technology as a part of the 'Make in India' initiative.
Public limited company, a private limited company, a partnership firm, a limited liability partnership, one-person company, sole proprietorship registered as per applicable Indian laws registered in India especially MSMEs and Startups.
Startup must be recognized by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) as per Government of India (GOI) guidelines.
Startup incorporated for less than 3 years from date of submission of application will be considered as nascent startups.
Nascent Startup should be incubated at one of the Central/State government assisted incubators.
Startup should not have received any grants/grants-in-aid by any government scheme for a similar technology.
The startup must be owned and controlled by a Resident Indian citizen with a shareholding of at least 51%.
✦ Required ◦ Optional
Step 1: Every interested Industry /Technology expert/Academia must first register on the TDF portal.
Step 2: Click on "Register".
Step 3: Fill Name, Contact Details, Organisation Name and choose your value in "Register As" and in "Focus Area" option.
Step 4: Click on the Check Box For Self-declaration of being an Indian Company with 51% of stakes with a Resident Indian Citizen.
Step 5: Agree to the Terms and Conditions by clicking the check box.
Step 6: Verify the captcha then click on "Register" button.
Post-Registration process:Step 1: Visit the TDF portal.
Step 2: Click on "Proceed to Login" button and enter Email, Password and verify the captcha.
Step 3: Click on "Login" button and furnish all the details as required.
