Archive · 29 Dec 2025
12 Startups From Tier 2 Cities Win Grants
Twelve startups from smaller cities in India received big money to help their businesses grow.
These startups are working on cool things like healthcare devices, drones, and even food made from millet.
They got this money at a big event called 'Think Salem 2025' in Tamil Nadu.
Some of the startups are making things to help people save energy, others are making learning fun with new technology, and one is even making a special system to keep nerves safe during surgeries.
The money will help these startups turn their big ideas into real products that can help lots of people.
12 startups from tier 2 cities received ₹50 lakh in grants at the 'Think Salem 2025' conclave.
The startups are incubated at the DST-supported Sona Inclusive Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI).
The 'Startup India Seed Fund' invested an additional ₹60 lakh in five startups.
The startups' innovations span healthcare, mobility, sustainability, drones, food, and deep-tech.
Notable startups include NervePro (healthcare), IswiftPro–Min-Sakthi (energy efficiency), and Cabocab (ride-hailing).
- Who
- 12 startups from tier 2 cities
- What
- Received grants and investments
- When
- At the 'Think Salem 2025' conclave
- Where
- Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To advance their business ideas and innovations
- Grant Amount
- ₹50 lakh
- Total Investment
- ₹110 lakh
- Number of Startups
- 12
- Incubator
- Sona Inclusive Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI)
- Event
- Think Salem 2025
- Startup India Seed Fund Investment
- ₹60 lakh
- Startup India Seed Fund Startups
- 5