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    Future Forward Fund 2025: IKP Announces INR 1 Crore Support for Early Growth Startups

    Spotlight Posted on  —by Salil Urunkar
    Future Forward Fund by IKP Knowledge Park

    Hyderabad: IKP Knowledge Park has announced the launch of the second edition of the Future Forward Fund (FFF), a funding initiative designed to support breakthrough and early growth startups.

    The program, part of IKP’s annual conference IKMC 2025 – Beyond the Blueprint, will provide financial support of up to ₹1 crore to selected startups.

    Also Read: IIT Bombay Eureka Empowers Startups with Mentorship, Funding, Prizes Worth INR 2 Cr

    Future Forward Fund Targets Transformative Sectors

    The Future Forward Fund aims to accelerate innovations that can strengthen India’s strategic autonomy. Startups engaged in Medical Technologies, Life Sciences, Biologics, Cell and Gene Therapy, Agri-Tech, Smart Proteins, Clean Energy, Circular Economy, and other transformative areas are invited to apply.

    Eligibility for Future Forward Fund Applications

    The program is open to two categories of startups:

    • Early Growth Stage Startups: Companies that have built and validated a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), shown early customer traction, and established leadership teams. These startups should also be close to clearing quality and regulatory requirements where applicable.
    • Early-Stage Breakthrough Startups: Registered companies with innovative products or technologies that offer at least 10x improvement over existing solutions or create entirely new categories. Such startups should have a working prototype or a lab-level demonstration.

    Also Read: CATCH Grant Program Offers AI Innovators in Cancer Care up to INR 1 Crore in Funding

    Application Deadline for Future Forward Fund

    Applications for the Future Forward Fund are open until September 15, 2025 (11:59 PM). Interested startups can apply through the official portal here.

    For assistance or queries, applicants can reach out to funding@ikpeden.com

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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