GREAT Scheme:Eligibility, Benefits & Application Guide
Discover the GREAT Scheme 2025, which supports innovators, scientists, and entrepreneurs in the technical textiles field with funding, mentorship, and more.
What is the GREAT Scheme?
The GREAT Scheme (Government Research and Enterprise Accelerator for Technical Textiles) is a Ministry of Textiles grant for startups, researchers, and businesses developing new technical textile products — such as medical textiles, protective fabrics, geotextiles, or agrotextiles.
It runs under India's National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) and is one of the government's main tools for funding product development and helping new businesses enter this sector.
Approved applicants receive grant money, mentorship from CIRCOT and MANTRA technical experts, and hands-on access to product testing facilities at government textile research institutes.
GREAT Scheme Benefits
Initial Funding up to ₹50 Lakhs
Seed funding to kickstart your technical textile project and develop proof-of-concept or prototypes.
Follow-on Funding up to ₹1 Crore
Additional funding ranging from ₹75 Lakhs to ₹1 crore for scaling operations.
3-4 Months Structured Guidance
Mentorship and technical training from industry experts in technical textiles.
400+ Investor Network
Access to investors who can help secure further funding and scale your business.
Incubation Support
Incubation at approved facilities with world-class infrastructure.
Long-term Post-program Support
Continued mentorship and partnership to help your startup thrive.
Eligibility for the GREAT Scheme
Individual Applicants
Indian citizen, at least 21 years old. Primary applicant must be the Project Leader.
Startups
Registered as company with minimum 51% Indian ownership. Must be represented by qualified Project Leader.
Incubation Requirement
Applicants must be incubated in an approved incubation facility.
Documents Required
Company Registration
Proof of registration (Private Limited or LLP)
Project Proposal
Detailed proposal outlining objectives, milestones, and Project Leader role
Proof of Incubation
Certificate from approved incubator facility
Proof of Product Readiness
Customer feedback, sales reports, or product/service validation
Financial Statements
Financial statements for the last fiscal year
IP Documents
Legal documentation related to IP and business ownership
How to Apply for the GREAT Scheme
Prepare Your Documents
Gather all required documents including registration, proposal, and financial statements.
Submit Your Application
Submit through the official scheme portal with pitch deck and project details.
Evaluation Process
Applications are reviewed for technical feasibility and market viability.
Shortlisting & Interview
Shortlisted teams present their innovations to the program selection panel.
Final Selection & Fund Disbursement
Selected startups receive funding and begin their incubation journey.
Prepare Your Documents
Gather all required documents including registration, proposal, and financial statements.
Submit Your Application
Submit through the official scheme portal with pitch deck and project details.
Evaluation Process
Applications are reviewed for technical feasibility and market viability.
Final Selection & Fund Disbursement
Selected startups receive funding and begin their incubation journey.
Shortlisting & Interview
Shortlisted teams present their innovations to the program selection panel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Apply for the GREAT Scheme
Apply now to secure seed and follow-on funding, structured guidance, and incubation support for your technical textiles innovation.