The limit of funding of innovative defence projects under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) has been raised to Rs 50 crore per project, from the present limit of Rs 10 crore. The TDF scheme was started by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

• It supports indigenous development of components, systems, products, and technologies by start-ups and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
• It facilitates up to 90 per cent of the total project cost. It also allows industry to work together with another academia or industry.