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₹9CrUp to
Startup Exploration Program 2026 - IIT Mandi Catalyst
by IIT Mandi Catalyst
3-month exploration program for prototype-stage innovators
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Large startup grants of ₹1 crore and above in India — scale-up funding, deeptech and deep-pocket challenge programmes for companies with traction and a credible plan to deploy serious capital.
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₹1.5CrUp to
India-Canada Collaborative Industrial R&D Programme 2025
by Department of Science & Technology
A non-dilutive grant of up to ₹1.5 crore for joint India-Canada R&D projects between Indian companies and Canadian partners.
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₹1.3CrUp to
100X.VC Investment Program
by 100X.VC
100X.VC offers seed investment of ₹1.25 crore via iSAFE notes to early-stage Indian startups, along with mentorship and a 6-week masterclass. Rolling applications.
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₹124CrUp to
Digital Communication Innovation Square (DCIS)
by Department of Telecommunications
A Department of Telecommunications grant of up to ₹124Cr for communication sector startups.
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₹4.5CrUp to
Alliance Crypto & AI Accelerator
by Alliance
Leading crypto & AI accelerator providing ₹4.5 Crore funding for product-market fit.
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₹1CrUp to
NIDHI - Seed Support System (NIDHI-SSS)
under NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support System) · by Department of Science & Technology
NIDHI-Seed Support System (SSS) provides grants up to ₹1Cr to tech startups incubated at DST-approved TBIs, supporting proof of concept to commercialization.
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₹25L – ₹7.5CrRange
NRL Ideation Angel Fund (NRL IAF)
by NEDFi
NRL IAF provides grants of ₹25 lakh to ₹7.5 crore for idea-stage startups based in North East India, with equity funding available for later stages.
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₹1CrUp to
Women Enterprise Development (WED)
by Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
Grant for women-led businesses in Northeastern Region up to ₹1Cr.
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₹10L – ₹1CrRange
AVINYA AI Accelerator – Cohort 2 by ACSEL Technology Forum
by ACSEL Technology Forum
4-month AI accelerator in Karnataka for early-stage startups, up to ₹10L seed funding.
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₹10CrUp to
Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)
by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
Credit guarantee scheme for DPIIT-recognized startups to obtain collateral-free loans up to ₹10Cr via member institutions.
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₹25L – ₹10CrRange
North-East Venture Fund (NEVF)
by Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
Venture capital fund by Ministry of DoNER investing in startups based in the North Eastern Region of India.
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₹10L – ₹1CrRange
GENESIS (Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups)
by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
GENESIS is a MeitY-STPI grant program supporting early-stage tech startups with ₹10L–₹1Cr, incubation, and mentorship.
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₹10L – ₹1CrRange
Stand-Up India Scheme
by Government of India
Government-backed loans of ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs to set up greenfield enterprises.
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₹50L – ₹3CrRange
NEDFi Equity Fund Scheme
by NEDFi
Equity/grant funding for startups in North East India with high growth potential.
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₹1CrUp to
Atal New India Challenge 2.0
by NITI Aayog
Grant-based program by NITI Aayog supporting technology innovations addressing national challenges, from prototype to commercialization.
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₹10CrUp to
Maharashtra Innovation and Technological Development Fund
by Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS)
A Maharashtra government fund providing grants up to ₹10Cr to early-stage startups and MSMEs incorporated in Maharashtra, focusing on innovation in key sectors like agriculture and healthcare.
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₹25L – ₹1CrRange
Thrive Startup Acceleration Program
by Marwari Catalysts
Acceleration program for pre-seed & early-stage Indian startups across all sectors.
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₹2CrUp to
S&T-PRISM (Promotion of Research and Innovation in Startups and MSMEs in Mining, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy and Recycling Sector)
by Ministry of Mines
S&T-PRISM offers grants up to ₹2Cr for startups and MSMEs in mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, and recycling to turn research into prototypes.
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₹25L – ₹10CrRange
Equipment Finance (Northeastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd Schemes)
by Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
Debt financing for startups in North-East India to purchase equipment, via Ministry of DoNER.
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₹1.5CrUp to
India-Sweden Collaborative Industrial R&D Programme
by Department of Science & Technology
A grant of up to ₹1.5 crore for joint Indo-Swedish R&D projects focusing on green transition in steel and cement industries.
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₹10CrUp to
Scheme for Accelerating Startups around Post COVID Technology Opportunities (SASACT)
by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
SASACT is a MeitY grant scheme funding Indian startups developing post-COVID-19 technologies.
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₹1CrUp to
Madhya Pradesh State Innovation Challenge
by Department of MSME, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Grant up to ₹1 Crore for DPIIT-recognized startups deploying high-impact solutions in Madhya Pradesh.
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₹8CrUp to
FITT–Circulus Initiative at FITT, IIT Delhi
by FITT, IIT Delhi
The FITT–Circulus Initiative is an equity investment pathway for climate tech and deeptech startups incubated at FITT, IIT Delhi, offering up to ₹8Cr.
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₹9CrUp to
a16z speedrun
by a16z
a16z Speedrun invests up to $1M in early-stage global startups, providing capital, free credits, and expert support.
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₹500Cr – ₹6485CrRange
PLI Scheme for Automobile & Auto Components — ₹6,485Cr Incentives
by Ministry of Heavy Industries
Central scheme offering financial incentives up to ₹6,485 crore for auto and auto component makers producing advanced automotive technology products.
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₹10CrUp to
Raw Material Assistance Scheme — NSIC Credit up to ₹20 Cr for MSMEs
by National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)
NSIC's Raw Material Assistance Scheme provides repayable credit to MSMEs for buying indigenous and imported raw materials, with limits up to ₹20 crore and interest from 8.75% p.a.
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₹85L – ₹4.2CrRange
SheConnects Digital Accelerator India 2026 – Grants up to ₹4.2 Cr for NGOs
by Reliance Foundation
Grant funding and support for not-for-profits scaling women's digital inclusion solutions across India.
Closes in 4d (4 Sept 2026)
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₹40Cr – ₹100CrRange
MoFPI Millet PLI Scheme — Up to ₹100 Cr Incentive for Millet-Based Food Products
by Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)
Financial incentive for domestic manufacturing & sales of millet-based food products — up to ₹100 Cr for large entities, ₹40 Cr for MSMEs.
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₹10.4Cr – ₹52.3CrRange
Startup Qatar Investment Program – Up to ₹52.25Cr Equity for Tech Startups
by Qatar Development Bank (QDB)
Get up to ₹52.25 crore equity funding and relocation support to grow your tech startup in Qatar through QDB's START and GROW tracks.
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₹1.5CrUp to
iDEX Open Challenge
by Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)
The iDEX Open Challenge invites Indian startups, innovators, and MSMEs to propose cutting-edge technologies and products for the defence and aerospace sectors, offering grants up to ₹1.5 crore and direct engagement with the military.
30 Sept 2026
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₹1CrUp to
ACABC — Agri Clinics and Agri Business Centres
by NABARD
44%–50% subsidy on loans for agriculture graduates setting up agri-clinics and agri-business centres
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₹41.5L – ₹1.7CrRange
AgInvest 2026
by FounderPassion Foundation
AgInvest 2026 is a national AgriTech investment summit by FounderPassion Foundation, connecting promising agriculture startups with angel investors, VCs, and strategic partners for equity funding.
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₹50CrUp to
PMKSY — Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana
by Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)
35%–50% grant for cold chain, food processing parks and unit infrastructure
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₹4.6CrUp to
SOSV Deep Tech Accelerator Program (SOSV SF & SOSV NY)
by SOSV
SOSV invests in pre-seed deep tech startups focused on human & planetary health, offering labs, mentorship, and investor network.
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₹2CrUp to
CGTMSE — Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro & Small Enterprises
by Ministry of MSME
Collateral-free credit guarantee up to ₹2 crore for micro & small enterprises
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₹2.1Cr – ₹8.3CrRange
Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science with Nature
by Wellcome
A major global prize championing new interventions for anxiety, depression, and psychosis, offering up to US$1,000,000 (approx. ₹8.33 crore) to accelerate impact and policy prioritization.
18 Sept 2026
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₹23.8CrUp to
EIC Accelerator
by European Innovation Council
EU deep-tech scaleup funding: grant up to ₹26.25 crore plus optional equity up to ₹105 crore via EIC Fund. Non-EU startups eligible by relocating.
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₹45L – ₹36CrRange
FID – Fund for Innovation in Development (Innovative Project Funding)
by Fund for Innovation in Development
FID offers non-dilutive grants from ₹45 lakh to ₹36 crore to innovations combating poverty and inequality in low- and middle-income countries, providing staged funding and technical support.
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₹25L – ₹1CrRange
DST NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP) – PDEU Innovation & Incubation Center
under NIDHI-SSP (Seed Support Program) · by Pandit Deendayal Energy University
Equity-based seed funding up to ₹1 Crore for technology startups incubated at PDEU IIC, with mentoring and incubation support.
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₹1CrUp to
Greenovation Agri Mechanization Challenge
by Greenovation Hub
A national challenge supporting climate-smart agricultural innovations for smallholder farmers in India, offering prizes, mentoring, market access, and opportunities for acceleration and significant follow-on funding.
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₹3.8CrUp to
RevenueCat Shipaton 2026
by RevenueCat
Global online hackathon by RevenueCat with ₹3.95 crore prize pool for mobile apps and games.
30 Sept 2026
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₹2.9Cr – ₹19CrRange
100Unicorns Accelerator VC Program
by 100Unicorns
100Unicorns is India's first Accelerator VC, providing seed funding and extensive acceleration support to early-stage startups across diverse sectors, from idea to angel stage.
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₹1.4Cr – ₹4.5CrRange
Katapult Ocean Accelerator (Investment Program)
by Katapult Ocean
Katapult Ocean is an Oslo-based accelerator and early-stage investor focusing on the blue economy, providing equity investment and a structured program for startups protecting and restoring ocean health globally.
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₹2.4Cr – ₹9.5CrRange
The Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science with Nature
by Wellcome
A global prize by Wellcome and Nature for groundbreaking interventions in mental health science, offering up to ₹9.52 crore for a winner and ₹2.38 crore for finalists, along with significant visibility and support.
15 Sept 2026
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₹1.9Cr – ₹124.5CrRange
Global Innovation Fund (GIF)
by Global Innovation Fund
Global Innovation Fund (GIF) provides flexible, tiered funding (grants, debt, equity) and technical support to social innovations aiming to improve the lives of people living in poverty across the developing world.
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₹16.6CrUp to
EthAum Zero BS Healthcare Revenue Scaler Program
by EthAum Venture Partners
A 16-week hybrid accelerator by EthAum helping post-prototype healthcare startups globally secure pilots, drive revenue, and attract investment with up to $2M SAFE.
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₹10.5CrGrant
The Earthshot Prize
by The Earthshot Prize
The global environmental prize founded by Prince William, awarding ₹10.5Cr to five groundbreaking solutions annually across categories like nature, air, oceans, waste, and climate.
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₹78.8L – ₹18.4CrRange
The Wellcome Snakebite Innovation Prize
by Wellcome
A global challenge prize offering up to £6.25 million (approx. ₹65.6 crore) to multi-disciplinary teams developing innovative solutions to improve outcomes for people affected by snakebite in high-burden settings.
16 Sept 2026
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₹2.5CrUp to
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Funding
by Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Global venture-philanthropy firm that funds early-stage, high-impact social enterprises with up to US$300,000 in unrestricted grants and three years of hands-on support.
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₹100CrUp to
ECLGS 5.0 – Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme
by National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC)
Collateral-free working capital top-up up to ₹100 crore for MSMEs impacted by the West Asia crisis
31 Mar 2027
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₹4.2Cr – ₹41.5CrRange
Surge by Peak XV
by Peak XV Partners
Surge offers up to $5M in seed capital, full-stack support, and access to a global network for audacious early-stage founders.
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₹1CrUp to
The Vault Bharat — Season 2
by —
Uttar Pradesh's biggest startup reality show is back for Season 2 — UP-based founders pitch to a panel of investors for funding of up to ₹1 Cr per startup, mentorship and on-screen visibility.
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₹10L – ₹1CrRange
Stand-Up India — Loans for Women & SC/ST Entrepreneurs
by Ministry of Finance, Govt of India
₹10 lakh–₹1 crore greenfield loans for women and SC/ST entrepreneurs
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₹1CrUp to
C-CAMP Wadhwani Innovation Network (WIN) CoE Non-Dilutive Funding Program
by Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP)
Non-dilutive grant up to ₹1Cr for TRL-4+ biotech & deep-tech startups; rolling monthly calls.
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₹3.7CrUp to
IIMA Ventures Aerospace & Defence Acceleration Fund
by IIMA Ventures
IIMA Ventures Aerospace & Defence Acceleration Fund provides equity funding of ₹3.7Cr and mentorship for pre-seed/seed deeptech startups in aerospace, defence, and space-tech.
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₹5CrUp to
Next Bharat Residency Program
by Next Bharat Ventures IFSC Private Limited
Equity funding up to ₹5Cr for impact ventures in India's rural/informal economies, with a hybrid residency and Suzuki group support.
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₹1.4CrUp to
Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Accelerate Charitable Giving
by Gates Foundation
Gates Foundation grant funding AI solutions to boost charitable giving, focusing on global health and development.
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₹1CrUp to
EngSUI Seed Fund
by SIIC IIT Kanpur
Equity funding up to ₹1 crore for DPIIT-recognised tech startups, supported by Engineers India Limited & SIIC IIT Kanpur, with incubation, IP protection, and milestone-based scaling support.
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₹90L – ₹18CrRange
Soma Fellows
by Soma
Global equity fellowship for early-stage founders with unicorn mentor access and SF/NYC office space.
Rolling
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₹9CrUp to
Atoms X
by Accel
Pre-seed program backing mission-centric founders with breakthrough technology, products, or business models.
Rolling
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₹1.8Cr – ₹13.5CrRange
DIV Fund Grant for Global Development Innovations
by DIV Fund
Non-dilutive grants up to ₹13.5 Cr for innovations improving lives in low- and middle-income countries.
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₹2.3CrUp to
Thiel Fellowship — $250K Grant for Young Founders Under 22
by Thiel Foundation
₹2.25 crore equity-free grant for founders aged 22 or younger, drop out of college and build for two years.
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₹21L – ₹4.2CrRange
GRO8 Cohort 2 by 888VC
by 888VC
AI-enabled accelerator for pre-seed/seed tech startups, offering US $25k+ investment, mentoring, and investor access.
Rolling
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₹1.4CrUp to
Flagship Accelerator
by 500 Global
Flagship Accelerator 500 Global Silicon Valley ₹1.4Cr equity program for early-stage startups.
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₹5.4CrUp to
AI2 Incubator
by AI2 Incubator
Equity incubator for early-stage applied AI startups, up to ₹54M cash + $1M cloud credits.
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₹9CrUp to
Pre Seed Fund
by Forum Ventures
Forum Ventures provides up to ₹9Cr in pre-seed equity investment for B2B SaaS and AI startups. The program offers strategic guidance, operational support, and a rich network.
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₹25CrUp to
ADITI 4.0 Challenge Grant Program - iDEX
under iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) · by Defence Innovation Organisation
A defence deeptech grant program by iDEX, offering up to ₹25 crore to startups and MSMEs developing innovative solutions for military challenges.
Closed (4 May 2026)
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₹18CrUp to
Accel Atoms AI Cohort 2026 Pre-Seed Scaling Program
by Accel
Accel Atoms AI Cohort 2026 is a 3-month pre-seed program offering up to $2M in funding, mentorship, and Google AI resources for AI-first startups founded by Indians or Indian-origin entrepreneurs, with applications closing on 2026-01-26.
Closed (26 Jan 2026)
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₹2.5CrUp to
AI by HER: The Impact Challenge for Women in AI
by IndiaAI
A global challenge for women-led teams to build AI solutions for public good, offering up to ₹2.5 Crore in grants.
Closed (31 Oct 2025)
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₹2.2CrUp to
GCI-BIRAC Vaginal Health Formulation Innovation Grant
under BIRAC Grand Challenges India (GCI) · by BIRAC
GCI-BIRAC Vaginal Health Formulation Innovation Grant supports transformative women's health innovation for Indian women of reproductive age with milestone-based funding up to ₹2.2Cr.
Closed (16 Dec 2025)
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₹1.1CrUp to
the^delta Incubator 2026 Cohort
by the^delta
Incubator for early-stage nonprofit social entrepreneurs in India focused on livelihoods.
Closed (15 May 2026)
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₹8.5CrUp to
FutureX AI – Campus Fund (2nd Edition) by Campus Fund, Google Cloud
by Campus Fund
Investment platform and accelerator contest for student-led AI startups.
Closed (10 Apr 2026)
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₹10L – ₹5CrRange
Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech sector (PRIP)
by Department of Pharmaceuticals
A government grant scheme by the Department of Pharmaceuticals to boost R&D in pharma and medical devices for startups and MSMEs, with up to ₹5 crore funding.
Closed (10 Nov 2025)
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₹1CrUp to
ELEVATE NXT 2026 Deeptech Grant-in-Aid Program
under ELEVATE Karnataka · by KBITS, Government of Karnataka
ELEVATE NXT 2026 is a Deeptech grant-in-aid program by the Government of Karnataka under the LEAP framework, offering up to ₹1 Cr to high-potential startups with societal impact.
Closed (24 Feb 2026)
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₹1.5CrUp to
SIDBI Seed Fund Programme at TIDES IIT Roorkee
by TIDES, IIT Roorkee
SIDBI Seed Fund at TIDES IIT Roorkee provides up to ₹1.5Cr grant for defence and deep-tech startups incubated at TIDES.
Closed (28 Feb 2026)
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₹1CrUp to
Wadhwani Innovation Network CoE Call for Proposals 2026
by Wadhwani Foundation
Up to ₹1Cr for TRL-4+ deeptech startups with IIT Hyderabad collaboration
Closed (31 Mar 2026)
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₹5Cr – ₹200CrRange
BIRAC–RDI Fund – Research, Development & Innovation Fund
by BIRAC
Deep-tech biotech co-investment fund for TRL 4+ Indian entities.
Closed (31 Mar 2026)
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₹4.5CrUp to
Y Combinator Summer 2026 Batch Accelerator
by Y Combinator
Renowned global accelerator providing early funding and mentorship to early-stage startups.
Closed (4 May 2026)
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₹8.5L – ₹2.1CrRange
Moonshots for Development (M4D) Open Innovation Challenge
by IFAD
An open innovation challenge by IFAD and partners for growth-stage enterprises in agritech, climate, and rural development sectors.
Closed (30 Mar 2026)
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₹2.3CrUp to
Entrepreneurs First (EF) Bangalore Fall 26
by Entrepreneurs First (EF)
For individuals seeking co-founders and deeptech/AI ideas, building companies from scratch in Bangalore.
Closed (1 May 2026)
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₹10CrUp to
iDEX Prime Re Open
under iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) · by Defence Innovation Organisation
Up to ₹10 crore for IAF deep-tech defence challenges.
Closed (9 Mar 2026)
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₹2.5CrUp to
Avaana – Startup India Grand Challenge for Deep Tech Innovation 2025-26
by Avaana Capital
National deep-tech innovation challenge offering grants up to ₹2.5Cr, mentorship, and ecosystem access for frontier technology startups.
Closed (23 Feb 2026)
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₹5CrUp to
KrishiTech Synapse 2026 by IHFC, IIT Delhi
by IHFC, IIT Delhi
IHFC, IIT Delhi offers R&D grants up to ₹5 crore for deep-tech agricultural innovations.
Closed (15 May 2026)
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₹1.5CrUp to
Defence India Startup Challenge 14 (DISC 14) - Defence Innovation Organisation
by Defence Innovation Organisation
Defence India Startup Challenge 14 offers grants up to ₹1.5 crore for startups and MSMEs solving 82 military problem statements.
Closed (4 May 2026)
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₹1CrUp to
FinNest 1.0 Fintech Acceleration Program at IIML EIC
by IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre
Fintech accelerator by IIM Lucknow EIC & HDFC Bank offering up to ₹1Cr grant for Agritech, Climate & Sustainability startups.
Closed (15 Jan 2026)
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₹5L – ₹10CrRange
DRISHTI Challenges - Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs)
by Defence Public Sector Undertakings
DPSU-led defence innovation challenges for deeptech and hardware startups
Closed (4 May 2026)
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₹18CrUp to
Chiratae Sonic DeepTech Program
by Chiratae Ventures
Chiratae Sonic DeepTech Program offers up to ₹18Cr funding in 48 hours for bold DeepTech founders in India.
Closed (1 Feb 2026)
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₹4CrUp to
Antler India AI Residency – 2nd Edition by Antler India
by Antler India
A three-week high-intensity residency for AI founders to build global companies from day zero, with up to ₹4Cr fast-tracked investment.
Closed (19 Feb 2026)
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₹1.5CrUp to
FITT Investment Fund & SIDBI DeepTech Acceleration Program
by FITT, IIT Delhi
FITT IIT Delhi and SIDBI offer up to ₹1.5Cr equity funding plus a 6-month deep-tech accelerator for DPIIT-recognized startups with IP and TRL 4+.
Closed (14 Dec 2025)
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₹5CrUp to
IHFC–India Accelerator MedTech Impact Call 2026
by IHFC, IIT Delhi
Up to ₹5 Crore for MedTech and healthcare startups with scalable solutions, backed by IHFC, IIT Delhi, and India Accelerator.
Closed (8 Apr 2026)
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₹2.5CrUp to
Tamil Nadu LangTech Startup Fund
by StartupTN
Grant of up to ₹2.5Cr for Tamil language tech startups using AI, NLP, or ML, supported by StartupTN and Tamil Virtual Academy.
Closed (7 Jan 2026)
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₹2CrUp to
AI-Based Early Childhood Development (ECD) Innovation Challenge
by Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH)
A Government of Andhra Pradesh challenge offering up to ₹2Cr for AI solutions improving early childhood development (0-6 years) in the ICDS ecosystem.
Closed (22 Feb 2026)
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₹3CrUp to
AI for Fintech Accelerator by SanchiConnect
by SanchiConnect
A 24-week accelerator for 4-6 AI fintech startups offering up to ₹3cr investment and fast-track term sheets.
Closed (16 Dec 2025)
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₹25L – ₹1CrRange
NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support System) at riidl Somaiya Vidyavihar University
under NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support System) · by RIIDL, Somaiya Vidyavihar University
Equity-based seed funding up to ₹1Cr for startups at riidl Somaiya Vidyavihar University, with a total corpus of ₹10Cr.
Closed (30 Nov 2025)
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₹1CrUp to
THT Conservation Grant for Critical Habitats 2026
by The Habitats Trust
Funding for Indian organisations conserving lesser-known species and critical habitats, up to ₹1Cr over three years.
Closed (11 Feb 2026)
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₹10L – ₹15CrRange
SIDBI Seed Fund Programme for iDEX-Supported Startups
under iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) · by Ministry of MSME
Seed funding for iDEX-referred defence startups incubating at SIIC IIT Kanpur, offering ₹10L–₹15Cr via equity/equity-like instruments.
Closed (20 Jul 2025)
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₹2CrUp to
AI Impact Summit 2026 Pre-Summit Event: Call for Proposals by AI4India & IHFC
by IHFC, IIT Delhi
Call for proposals by AI4India & IHFC for AI startups showcasing at AI Impact Summit 2026. Selected teams may get incubation and funding up to ₹2Cr.
Closed (24 Dec 2025)
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₹2.2CrUp to
Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award 2026
by Global Citizen
A global grant of USD 250,000 for young leaders aged 18-30 using technology to advance the UN Global Goals.
Closed (17 Dec 2025)
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₹2CrUp to
AI-Based Early Childhood Development (ECD) Innovation Challenge
by Women Development & Child Welfare Department, AP
Up to ₹2Cr grant/contract for DPIIT-recognised innovators building AI solutions for early childhood development in Andhra Pradesh.
Closed (4 Mar 2026)
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₹2CrUp to
AI & AgriTech Innovation Center - Track 2: Pilot & Validation
by AI & AgriTech Innovation Center
Grant up to ₹2Cr for field testing and validation of AI-based agri solutions in Maharashtra.
Closed (15 Dec 2025)
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₹1CrUp to
KIIT-TBI Incubation LaunchPad 2026
by KIIT-TBI
Incubation programme with funding support up to ₹1 Cr for ClimateTech, MedTech, AI and Biotech startups.
Closed (15 May 2026)
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₹2CrUp to
iCreate Drone Challenge 2025
by iCreate
iCreate Drone Challenge 2025 is a national deep-tech initiative offering up to ₹2Cr grant to accelerate drone innovations across two tracks: Aerial Excellence and Component Indigenisation.
Closed (25 Nov 2025)
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₹2.4CrUp to
SAAF Cities 2.0 Program by Villgro
by Villgro
Deployment-ready grants for startups tackling urban waste and wastewater challenges in Indian cities, with a focus on working with Urban Local Bodies.
Closed (20 Jan 2026)
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₹5CrUp to
Elevate - BPCL Ankur Fund Startup Cohort
by BPCL
BPCL's equity funding program for early-stage startups innovating in green tech and cybersecurity for Oil & Gas.
Closed (9 Dec 2025)
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₹25L – ₹2CrRange
DISHA 2.0 Grand Challenge for Digital Healthcare at IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation
by IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation
DISHA 2.0 by IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation funds deep-tech digital healthcare startups and academic projects with ₹25L–₹2Cr in exchange for equity. Apply by Oct 31, 2025.
Closed (31 Oct 2025)
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₹1CrUp to
I-DAPT HUB Incubation Cohort 3 , IIT (BHU) Varanasi
by I-DAPT HUB Foundation, IIT (BHU) Varanasi
Grants up to ₹1 Cr + IIT BHU incubation for AI, IoT, robotics, and DAPT startups across India.
Closed (31 May 2026)
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₹2.5CrUp to
HP Udgam Cohort 2025 (Round-1) by HPCL
by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
HPCL's startup investment program offering CCPS funding up to ₹2.5Cr for early-stage startups in energy, sustainability & digital solutions. Apply by Aug 15, 2025.
Closed (15 Aug 2025)
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₹2.5CrUp to
HP Udgam Cohort 2025 Round-II
by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
HPCL's flagship startup support initiative offering equity funding up to ₹2.5 crore for early-stage startups in energy, oil & gas, and digital innovation.
Closed (28 Feb 2026)
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₹4.5Cr – ₹9CrRange
Avinya Ventures Pitch Day
by T-Hub
In-person equity pitch day at T-Hub Hyderabad for seed to Series A startups in deep tech, climate, AI, and more. Up to ₹9Cr funding.
Closed (10 Feb 2026)
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₹1CrUp to
DST–NIDHI Seed Support Scheme (SSS) at IIMK LIVE
under NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support System) · by IIMK LIVE
DST-backed seed grant up to ₹1Cr for early-stage startups incubated at IIMK LIVE in Kozhikode. Milestone-based disbursement.
Closed (25 Feb 2026)
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₹5L – ₹1CrRange
Venture Challenge 9.0
by AIC Shiv Nadar University
Venture Challenge 9.0 by AIC Shiv Nadar University offers 9-month hybrid incubation, grants of ₹5L–₹1Cr, mentorship, investor connects, and demo day access for early-stage and scaling startups.
Closed (7 Mar 2026)
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₹25CrUp to
ADITI 2.0 (Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX) - Defence Grant
under iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) · by Defence Innovation Organisation
MoD-iDEX grants up to ₹25Cr for startups and MSMEs to develop cutting-edge defence technologies, such as Adaptive Camouflage, supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Closed (30 Oct 2025)
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₹1Cr – ₹10CrRange
LeapFWD - PropTech & ConTech Accelerator Program by India Accelerator
by India Accelerator
A four-month accelerator for early- and growth-stage PropTech & ConTech startups, offering up to ₹10 Cr investment potential and strategic industry linkages.
Closed (20 Nov 2025)
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₹5L – ₹1CrRange
IndiaAI Intelligent Document Processing Challenge
by IndiaAI
National challenge to build an AI engine for document processing; grants of ₹5L–₹1Cr for selected teams.
Closed (23 Dec 2025)
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₹5Cr – ₹50CrRange
MAHA MedTech Mission: Product Development and Commercialization Funding
by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
Government of India grant of ₹5-50 crore for indigenous medical device & IVD development, requiring proof-of-concept (TRL-3+) and no equity.
Closed (7 Nov 2025)
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₹1.5CrUp to
iDEX DISC 12 (Re-Open) – IAF
under iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) · by Defence Innovation Organisation
Up to ₹1.5 crore for IAF helicopter glide path landing system.
Closed (9 Mar 2026)
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₹1CrUp to
BIRAC LEAP Fund at Venture Center
under BIRAC LEAP Fund (Leveraging & Accelerating Pharmaceutical Innovations) · by Venture Center
Equity funding up to ₹1Cr for deep-tech/biotech startups under BIRAC LEAP at Venture Center.
Closed (27 Feb 2026)
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₹1CrUp to
IIT Tirupati TIH Deep Tech Technology Development Projects (TDP) – 2026
by IIT Tirupati Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation
IIT Tirupati-TIH deeptech grant: up to ₹1Cr for advancing TRL 2–4 to TRL 5–6 within 12–18 months.
Closed (9 Mar 2026)
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₹2CrUp to
Grant for Agroecology Program (GAP) Fund – Challenge Round 6 by ACCESS Development Services
by ACCESS Development Services
GAP Fund – Challenge Round 6 offers grants up to ₹2Cr for agroecology enterprises. Open to POEs and MSEs pan-India with 30% co-funding and 2 years of operation.
Closed (17 Dec 2025)
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₹5CrUp to
SBC Sprint2Frontier Acceleration Program 2026
by Startupbootcamp India
A 13-week acceleration program by Startupbootcamp India for pre-Series A DeepTech, Defense, Climate, and AI startups.
Closed (30 Apr 2026)
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₹1.5CrUp to
PIEDS SIDBI iDEX Fund - BITS Pilani PIEDS
under iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) · by PIEDS
Funding up to ₹1.5 crore for DPIIT-recognised Indian startups that have won an iDEX challenge and focus on defence technology.
Closed (31 Mar 2026)
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₹1CrUp to
Meta Pragati AI for Impact Program by The Delta
by the^delta
Meta Pragati AI for Impact is a 12-month program by The Delta offering up to ₹1Cr in grant funding and non-financial support for Indian nonprofits with AI/tech-driven solutions.
Closed (31 Dec 2025)
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₹24L – ₹1.2CrRange
Innovate For Tomorrow Impact Accelerator 2025 by Dubai Holding
by Dubai Holding
Dubai Holding's accelerator offering ₹24L–₹1.2Cr cash prizes and pilot funding for circular economy scale-ups.
Closed (25 Nov 2025)
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₹59.4L – ₹3.0CrRange
SLINGSHOT 2026 Deep Tech Startup Pitching Competition at SWITCH, Singapore
by Enterprise Singapore (SLINGSHOT)
Deep tech startup pitching competition offering Startup SG grant prizes up to S$400K (≈₹2.97 cr), held annually at SWITCH, Singapore.
Closed (27 Jul 2026)
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₹1CrUp to
Tata Social Enterprise Challenge 2026 – ₹1Cr Seed Funding & Incubation
by IIM Calcutta Innovation Park
A national challenge by IIM Calcutta and Tata Sons to find India's most promising social enterprises, offering cash prizes, seed funding, incubation, and mentorship.
Closed (15 Aug 2026)
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₹5CrUp to
UdyogTech Synapse 2026 – Up to ₹5Cr Grant for Deep-Tech & Robotics
by IHFC, IIT Delhi
IHFC IIT Delhi's grant program for deep-tech innovation in industrial robotics and advanced manufacturing, funding up to ₹5 Crore for consortiums.
Closed (31 Jul 2026)
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₹1.5CrUp to
SIDBI-iDEX Seed Fund 2026 – ₹1.5 Cr Equity for Defence & DeepTech Startups
by PIEDS
Equity/equity-linked funding up to ₹1.5 Crore with PIEDS incubation for DPIIT-recognized startups that have won an iDEX grant, focusing on Defence, Aerospace, and DeepTech innovation.
Closed (31 Jul 2026)
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₹5CrUp to
Medical Device Clinical Studies Support Scheme (MDCSSS) - SMDI
by Department of Pharmaceuticals
A government scheme offering reimbursement grants up to ₹5 crore to support clinical studies for medical devices and IVDs manufactured in India.
Closed (24 Jul 2026)
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₹10CrUp to
Scheme for Strengthening of Medical Device Industry (SMDI) - Marginal Investment Scheme for Reducing Import Dependence (MISRID)
by Department of Pharmaceuticals
A capital subsidy scheme under SMDI to promote domestic manufacturing of key medical device components and raw materials, reducing import dependency.
Closed (24 Jul 2026)
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₹6.5CrUp to
Rapid Regen Challenge — the^delta prize
by the^delta
A CSR initiative by PepsiCo and the^delta prize, offering up to ₹6.5 crore in grants for non-profits deploying regenerative agriculture solutions with smallholder farmers across India.
Closed (2 Aug 2026)
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₹10L – ₹10CrRange
StartUp Xcelerate 2026 – A Startup Growth & Investment Meetup
by Chamber for Small & Medium Businesses, Mumbai
StartUp Xcelerate is a curated platform designed to accelerate startup growth by providing direct investor access and strong retail & market linkages.
Closed (19 Jul 2026)
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₹1.5CrUp to
iDEX DISC 12 Re-Open: Inflight Urination Device for Female Fighter Pilots
by Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)
iDEX DISC 12 Re-Open offers grants up to ₹1.5 crore for developing an inflight urination device for female fighter pilots, supporting MSMEs, startups, and innovators.
Closed (15 Jul 2026)
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₹1.4CrUp to
Smart Global Grains Trade Challenge 2026 (SGGT Challenge)
by International Grains Council
Global innovation challenge by IGC and IMEAA for tech solutions in grains trade digitalisation with US$150,000 prize pool.
Closed (7 May 2026)
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₹10CrUp to
PW AI Startup Challenge 2026
by PhysicsWallah - School of Startups
PhysicsWallah's two-day AI pitch competition with ₹10 Cr fund pool for startups and students.
Closed (28 Jun 2026)
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₹2.1CrUp to
UNHCR Innovation Accelerator 2026
by UNHCR
The UNHCR Innovation Accelerator is a global, equity-free grant program supporting pilot-proven innovations ready to scale and create sustainable impact for refugee, displaced, and stateless communities worldwide.
Closed (12 Jul 2026)
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₹9CrUp to
Entrepreneurship World Cup 2026
by Global Entrepreneurship Network
Global pitch competition with $1M in equity-free cash prizes across idea, early, and growth-stage tracks — open to Indian founders.
Closed (31 May 2026)
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₹1.5CrUp to
Defence India Startup Challenge 12 (Re-Open): Development of Inflight Urination Device for Female Fighter Pilots
by Defence Innovation Organisation
iDEX DISC 12 offers grants up to ₹1.5 Crore to MSMEs, startups, and innovators for developing an inflight urination device for female fighter pilots, addressing a critical combat requirement by AFMS.
Closed (15 Jul 2026)
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₹18CrUp to
Build with Gemini XPRIZE
by XPRIZE Foundation
A global online innovation challenge by XPRIZE, inviting participants to leverage Google Gemini for groundbreaking solutions, with a ₹18.6 crore prize pool.
Closed (17 Aug 2026)
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₹1CrUp to
Aarohan 6.0 – TIH IIT Bombay Seed Support Program
by TIH IIT Bombay
Aarohan 6.0 by TIH IIT Bombay offers up to ₹1 Crore seed funding (equity/CCPS) to Agritech IoT startups at TRL 6+, along with mentorship, lab access, and commercialization support.
Closed (16 Aug 2026)
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₹9CrUp to
Entrepreneurship World Cup 2026
by Global Entrepreneurship Network
One of the world's largest startup pitch competitions — $1,000,000 in cash prizes across Idea, Early, and Growth stages, open to founders globally.
Closed (31 May 2026)
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₹1.5CrUp to
DBS Foundation Grant Application Form 2026
by DBS Foundation
DBS Foundation offers grants up to SGD 250,000 (approx. ₹1.54 crore) to innovative social enterprises and SMEs in Asia, focusing on essential needs and financial inclusion.
Closed (13 Jul 2026)
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₹1CrUp to
ICMR – Gates Foundation Grand Challenge: Development of Aspirational Nutrient-Dense Food Products for Adolescent Girls and Women of Reproductive Age (WRA) to Prevent Anaemia
by Indian Council of Medical Research
ICMR and Gates Foundation invite applications for a Grand Challenge grant up to ₹1 Crore to develop nutrient-dense food products that help prevent anaemia in adolescent girls and women of reproductive age.
Closed (15 Jul 2026)
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₹50L – ₹5CrRange
HCLTech Grant — Edition XII
by HCL Foundation
HCLTech Grant is a CSR initiative by HCLTech that awards financial grants of up to ₹5 Crore to NGOs committed to transformative rural development across Water, Biodiversity, Health, and Education sectors in India.
Closed (5 Jul 2026)
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₹20L – ₹1CrRange
NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support System) at VentureStudio, Ahmedabad University
under NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support System) · by Ahmedabad University
NIDHI-SSS by DST provides early-stage funding up to ₹1Cr via CCDs to Indian startups for prototype-to-market transition.
Closed (10 Jul 2026)
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₹1CrUp to
SIDBI Seed Fund Program at a-IDEA Funding Support
by a-IDEA, ICAR-NAARM
SIDBI Seed Fund Program at a-IDEA provides equity funding up to ₹1 crore for early-stage agri-tech and agri-business startups, along with mentoring and enterprise development services.
Closed (31 Jul 2026)
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₹40CrUp to
Bharat Ke Super Founders — Season 2
by —
Revenue-stage Indian startups pitch to a panel of investor Tycoons live on Amazon MX Player for a share of ₹100 Cr+ in equity, debt, and revenue-based financing. Hosted by Suniel Shetty.
Closed (31 Jul 2026)
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₹83L – ₹2.5CrRange
AWE Tech Innovation Challenge 2026
by AWE Funds
Equity investment program for impact-driven technology startups solving health, agriculture, climate, and deep technology challenges across India.
Closed (31 Jul 2026)
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₹10L – ₹1.5CrRange
SIDBI Seed Fund Programme for iDEX-supported Startups & MSMEs in the Defence sector
by SIIC IIT Kanpur
Equity investment from ₹10 lakh to ₹1.5 crore for iDEX-supported startups in defence, run by SIIC IIT Kanpur.
Closed (22 Jul 2026)
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₹2.1CrGrant
Earthna Prize 2026
by Earthna
Global award recognizing traditional knowledge, offering US$1M prize pool.
Closed (20 Jul 2026)
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₹4.2CrGrant
Y Combinator Fall 2026 Batch
by Y Combinator
World's top startup accelerator offering seed funding, mentorship, and investor access globally.
Closed (28 Jul 2026)
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₹1.5CrUp to
LAB TO MARKET (L2M) PROGRAM (Medical Device Development & Validation)
by IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation
The Lab-to-Market (L2M) Program by IITI DRISHTI CPS FOUNDATION offers financial and developmental support to faculty members and researchers for transforming prototype-ready medical devices into market-ready solutions.
Closed (31 Jul 2026)
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₹9CrUp to
Startup World Cup 2026 — Bangalore Regional
by Pegasus Tech Ventures
The Bangalore regional qualifier for Startup World Cup, offering Indian founders a chance to compete for a ₹9.3 crore investment at the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley.
Closed (10 Jul 2026)
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₹27.5L – ₹1.1CrRange
Exim Bank Ubharte Sitaare Programme at FITT, IIT Delhi
by FITT, IIT Delhi
FITT, IIT Delhi invites applications for equity/equity-linked investments under Exim Bank's Ubharte Sitaare Programme for Indian startups with strong export potential.
Closed (10 Jul 2026)
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₹25L – ₹1CrRange
SIDBI Seed Fund Programme at SINE, IIT Bombay (Incubatees only)
by SINE, IIT Bombay
Equity/CCPS seed funding (₹25L–₹1Cr) from SIDBI, exclusively for startups incubated at SINE, IIT Bombay. DPIIT recognized and non-financial sector.
Closed (25 Jun 2026)
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₹10L – ₹1.5CrRange
SIDBI-iDEX Seed Fund Programme at SINE, IIT Bombay
by SINE, IIT Bombay
Equity seed funding (₹10L–₹1.5Cr) for iDEX challenge-winner MSMEs/startups in defence and related sectors, implemented by SINE IIT Bombay.
Closed (25 Jun 2026)
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₹1CrUp to
IITB-IoE Seed Fund at SINE, IIT Bombay
by SINE, IIT Bombay
Equity/equity-linked seed funding up to ₹1 crore for IIT Bombay-associated technology startups to accelerate product development and go-to-market.
Closed (25 Jun 2026)
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₹1CrUp to
DST-NIDHI Seed Support Programme at SINE, IIT Bombay
under NIDHI-SSP (Seed Support Program) · by SINE, IIT Bombay
SINE IIT Bombay's NIDHI Seed Support (NIDHI-SSP) call: equity/CCPS seed funding up to ₹1 crore for DPIIT-recognised startups for prototyping, product trials and commercialization.
Closed (25 Jun 2026)
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What founders ask about ₹1 crore+ funding.
Which startups qualify for ₹1 crore+ grants?
Usually those with a working product, traction and often deeptech or strategic-sector focus. Expect tranched disbursement against milestones.
Are crore-scale grants equity-free?
Many are, though some large programmes blend grant and equity. Filter to equity-free to isolate the non-dilutive ones.