Indo-German InnoXchange Programme
‘InnoXchange’ is a bilateral programme focused on cooperation in innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship between DWIH New Delhi, DAAD, and DST. The programme aims to facilitate knowledge sharing across key areas such as joint technology development, funding opportunities, management of incubators and accelerators, international market access, and intellectual property strategies. It is designed to enable exchange between incubator managers and deep-tech startup founders, supporting collaboration and mutual learning.
In early 2026, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with its unit, German Centre for Research and Innovation (DWIH) New Delhi, and the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, initiated the first ever bilateral programme between India and Germany in the field of deep-tech entrepreneurship.
The programme is for deep-tech startups, incubators, and technology transfer offices at higher education institutions (public and private), research institutions, and public-private partnerships in both countries.
Key elements of the programme
- Bilateral exchange and exposure visits
- Support for women entrepreneurs
- Joint workshops
- Joint pilot programmes
Call for Applications
The first activity of the programme is a Delegation of incubator heads and managers as well as deep-tech start-up founders from India to Germany in June 2026.
Visit the ‘Call for Applications‘ page to find our more and apply to be a part of this programme.
Application deadline is 10 April 2026.
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