Startup Grants Under ₹50 Lakh in India

herSTART 5th Edition

Women-led startups can access grants up to ₹50L and investments up to ₹5Cr through GUSEC's herSTART 5th Edition, a free incubation and acceleration program.

BIRAC - Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme

Up to ₹50L grant for biotech startups in India to transform innovative ideas into commercially viable products.

EPAM Social Impact Innovation Program - 4th Cohort

A 4-6 month acceleration program offering milestone-based grants of up to ₹5L for tech-based social enterprises in green sectors, with mentorship, workshops, and access to IIIT Hyderabad resources.

Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0)

SSIP 2.0 by the Government of Gujarat offers grants and IP support to students and alumni up to age 35 for innovation and startups, with funding up to ₹2.5 lakhs per prototype.

Alchemist Chicago

A two-phase deep tech accelerator offering ₹45L SAFE investment and extensive resources for early-stage startups.

6th Akash Acceleration Program at AIC - IIIT Hyderabad

A six-month accelerator for early-stage tech social startups in India, offering up to ₹2L seed grant and deep tech ecosystem access.

Envalior CSR Grant at Venture Center

A CSR grant by Envalior India and Venture Center providing up to ₹10 lakhs for early-stage sustainability innovations.

Impact Orbit – Skilling & Livelihood Innovations Program

Social venture incubation by NSRCEL and Capgemini, offering up to ₹12.5L grant, no equity, for skilling and livelihood innovations.

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant at PSG-STEP

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant at PSG-STEP offers up to ₹7L for early-stage tech startups to develop prototypes into MVPs.

North East Entrepreneurs Development (NEED)

Grant of up to ₹10L for entrepreneurs in India's North East Region, supported by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.

Micro Finance (NEDFL Scheme)

Debt funding up to ₹10L for startups in North Eastern Region under NEDFL Scheme by Ministry of DoNER.

Karnataka Grassroot Innovation Programme

Grant up to ₹4L for Karnataka grassroots innovators to develop and scale local solutions.

Student Orientation Programme at ICAR-IVRI

A grant-based program up to ₹4L for student-led agri-innovations with mentorship, workshops, and incubation support at ICAR-IVRI.

Call for Startup Proposals at TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad

TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad offers grants up to ₹15L for Indian startups in autonomous navigation, robotics, and AI mobility.

Startup Odisha - Financial Assistance for Recognized Startups

Startup Odisha offers grants up to ₹16L for recognized startups, including monthly allowance, product development, and subsidised incubation.

NIDHI Entrepreneur-in-Residence

A stipend-based program by DST that supports aspiring entrepreneurs with mentorship and co-working space at participating TBIs.

Samriddhi Agripreneurship Incubation Programme at ICAR-IVRI

Grant of up to ₹25L for seed-stage agri startups with an MVP at ICAR-IVRI R-ABI.

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) at SINE IIT Bombay

A grant of up to ₹4 lakhs for first-gen tech entrepreneurs in ICT to pursue their startup idea full-time via SINE IIT Bombay's pre-incubation program.

Startup Manipur - Revenue Stage Financial Assistance (Grant & Loan)

Startup Manipur offers revenue-stage businesses up to ₹30L grant (30% subsidy) plus 65% bank loan, mentorship, and market linkage for domiciled entrepreneurs.

RKVY-RAFTAAR Startup Agri-Business Incubation Scheme

Grants for agri-startups incubated at R-ABIs, up to ₹25L, under Ministry of Agriculture.

4th Akash ESIIP: EPAM Social Impact Innovation Program at AIC-IIITH Foundation

A 4-6 month acceleration program for revenue-generating GreenTech startups offering up to ₹5L equity-free grant, mentorship, and IIITH research connect.

Agri-Tech Grant Scheme

Grant for DPIIT-registered Tamil Nadu agritech startups: ₹10L early-stage or ₹25L for market expansion.

NewGen IEDC Grant Support

DST's NewGen IEDC grant supports student-led science & tech projects with up to ₹2.5L for prototype development, mentoring, and company registration.

MediSarthi CSR Grant by FITT, IIT Delhi

CSR grant of up to ₹30L for HealthTech/MedTech startups by FITT, IIT Delhi, with mentorship and institutional support.

Patent Reimbursement (Indian)

Government subsidy reimbursing up to ₹2L for granted patents filed by startups registered in Uttar Pradesh.

BUILD 5.0 – Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development Program

BUILD 5.0 by Boeing India supports 2026 graduates and pre-seed startups with grants up to ₹10L in aerospace, defence, and sustainability.

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant at SINE IIT Bombay

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant at SINE IIT Bombay provides up to ₹7L non-dilutive grant for early-stage ICT startups with proof of concept.

Greenovation Agrivoltaics Challenge

Up to ₹15L + access to ₹2Cr grants for agrivoltaics pilots.

Maharashtra Startup Week

A Government of Maharashtra grant program offering top startups work orders, mentoring, and access to government machinery to pilot solutions in state departments.

Patent Reimbursement (International)

Uttar Pradesh-based startups can get up to ₹10L reimbursement for granted international patents.

AVISHKAR VENTURE STUDIO

6-month accelerator for Indian deeptech startups with MVP, offering up to ₹40L seed funding.

MeitY GENESIS EIR Program at IC IIT Patna

MeitY GENESIS EIR Program at IC IIT Patna offers up to ₹10L grant for early-stage tech founders from Tier II/III cities.

Grant for Research & Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles (GREAT)

GREAT provides up to ₹50L grant-in-aid for technical textiles innovations to young innovators, scientists, and startups for prototyping and commercialization.

Call for SSS Proposals from Entrepreneurs at TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad

TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad offers grants up to ₹25L for startups working on autonomous navigation technologies under its SSS program.

Sustenance Allowance

Monthly ₹17,500 grant for up to 25 idea-stage startups per incubator in Uttar Pradesh for one year.

Proof-of-Concept (PoC) Grant at Sandip TBI

Sandip TBI's PoC Grant offers up to ₹7L non-equity funding for early-stage startups with a validated PoC to build an MVP, along with mentoring and technical support.

WISE SNDTWU Incubation Cohort (Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, MSIS, SIDBI)

Incubation cohort offering grants up to ₹50L via Startup India Seed Fund, plus additional support from MSIS and SIDBI.

Idea Grant (Student Innovator)

Kerala Startup Mission's Idea Grant for student innovators provides up to ₹2L to develop initial ideas with commercial potential.

Scheme for assistance for Startups/ Innovation – Gujarat Industrial Policy 2020

Government of Gujarat provides grants up to ₹30L for startups based in the state.

Incubation Program at KIET

A grant-based incubation program at KIET offering up to ₹10L funding, mentorship, lab access, and investor connections for early-stage startups in tech-driven domains.

DSIR - Promoting Innovations in Individuals, Start-ups and MSMEs (PRISM)

DSIR's PRISM scheme supports Indian innovators, startups and MSMEs to turn ideas into prototypes and enterprises through grants from ₹2 lakh to ₹50 lakh.

Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) at SANDIP TBI

Non-equity grant of up to ₹4L for early-stage innovators and student founders under MeitY TIDE 2.0 to develop a Proof-of-Concept.

SAMRIDH (Startup Accelerator of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development and Growth)

SAMRIDH offers up to ₹40 lakh grant to accelerate product innovation, development and growth for tech startups in the scaling-up stage.

NIDHI Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring Innovators and Startups (PRAYAS)

NIDHI-PRAYAS provides up to ₹10L in grant funding for young innovators to develop prototypes at Technology Business Incubators across India.

BUILD 5.0 – Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development Program by FITT IIT Delhi

₹10 lakh prize competition for deeptech early-stage startups & students.

Seed Capital/Marketing Assistance

A milestone-based grant of up to ₹7.5L for Uttar Pradesh startups launching their MVP.

Startup Manipur - Idea Stage Grant

Government of Manipur grant of ₹1.5L – ₹3L in two installments with up to 3-month incubation for innovative ideas.

NIDHI-Seed Support Program at AIC-RNTU Foundation

DST-backed seed grant up to ₹50L for DPIIT-registered startups incubated at AIC-RNTU Foundation, bridging development and commercialization.

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence at PSG-STEP

TIDE 2.0 EiR grant at PSG-STEP offers up to ₹4L for developing and validating innovative ideas into Proof-of-Concept, supported by MeitY.

Prototype Grant

Get up to ₹5L in grant funding to build your MVP. For DPIIT and StartinUP registered startups in Uttar Pradesh.

SAMRIDH Accelerator Program at IIMA Ventures

6-month accelerator for early-stage tech startups offering grant funding of up to ₹40L, along with mentorship, pilot opportunities, and service credits worth $500K+.

Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana

PMMY provides collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm micro enterprises in India.

Bharat Startup Grand Challenge 2025

A nationwide innovation challenge by Sri Sairam Institutions and Startup India offering grants, mentorship, and incubation for rural development and drone tech solutions.

India Accelerator Program for Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Startups

8-month non-dilutive program for CDR startups in India, offering up to ₹15L grant and global ecosystem support.

Startup Manipur - Stand Up Stage Financial Assistance (Grant & Loan for Deprived Sections)

Financial assistance for deprived-section entrepreneurs in Manipur: 30% grant up to ₹30L plus loan.

6th Open Challenge Program (OCP) of Electropreneur Park, Bhubaneswar

A grant-based seed funding program for early-stage ESDM startups, offering ₹2 lakh seed grant, ₹50,000 for components, and incubation support.

Navodaya Agripreneurship Orientation Programme at ICAR-IVRI

A one-month training-cum-internship program for agri-entrepreneurs with potential pre-seed funding up to ₹5L.

MeitY Startup Hub - TIDE 2.0 Scheme

TIDE 2.0 is a MeitY scheme that provides grants of ₹4L–₹7L to tech startups in IoT, AI, Blockchain, etc., via incubation centers across India.

Youth Startup Loan Scheme (Under SKEWPY)

The Youth Startup Loan Scheme under SKEWPY provides soft loans up to ₹8L to unemployed youth in Jammu & Kashmir to start new enterprises.

Call for Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Proposals at TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad

TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad's EIR program offers a ₹3L grant, mentorship, and lab access to innovators in autonomous navigation and data acquisition systems.

Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)

Credit-linked subsidy scheme from Ministry of MSME for establishing new micro-enterprises in manufacturing or services, with funding up to ₹50 lakh via banks.

Bharat Startup Grand Challenge (BSGC) 2026

A DPIIT-approved national challenge for Indian startups with grants up to ₹5L, mentorship, and incubation.

JKEDI Startup Seed Funding Programme

JKEDI provides up to ₹20 lakh in non-repayable seed funding to early-stage startups registered on the J&K Startup Portal, to validate ideas and accelerate growth.

PMMY Kishore — MUDRA Loan ₹50,000 to ₹5 Lakh

Collateral-free business loan ₹50,001–₹5 lakh for growing micro-enterprises

Student Orientation Programme (SOP) - Cohort 14 under PM-RKVY

A government grant of up to ₹4 lakhs for Indian student innovators with transformative ideas in the agriculture sector, supported by PM-RKVY and incubated by CCSNIAM.

Agripreneurship Orientation Programme (AOP) - Cohort 14 under PM-RKVY

Grant of up to ₹5L for pre-seed agri-startups under PM-RKVY. Mentorship & incubation provided.

InnovaHack Chapter 1

National-level online hackathon by Elite Forums with cash prizes up to ₹7L and startup funding up to ₹2 crore.

AceSAT Education AI-Agent

Build an AI agent for SAT education — ₹9,300 prize pool. Open globally, online.

Hack-Nation — India

Global AI hackathon offering ₹27.9L+ in cash & API credits, plus ₹1.4Cr+ in API credits for participants.

AI Builders Hackathon

A global online hackathon by OSC with a ₹3.72 lakh prize pool — open to all skill levels, including Indian teams.

VoltHacks

A beginner-friendly online hackathon by Dialogate with a ₹1.93 lakh prize pool — open to global participants including Indian teams.

DSU DEVHACK 3.0

Dayananda Sagar University's national 36-hour hackathon with a total prize pool of ₹20 Lakhs+.

Arm Create: AI Optimization Challenge

A global online hackathon by Arm challenging participants to optimize AI workloads on Arm architecture — ₹7.44 lakh prize pool.

Clash of Coders 3.0

A national-level hackathon by Hacker's Unity and JECRC Foundation, Jaipur, offering a ₹2,00,000 prize pool, internships, and incubation support.

PMMY Shishu — MUDRA Loan up to ₹50,000

Collateral-free micro loan up to ₹50,000 for businesses in their earliest stage

Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2026

A global online deep tech hackathon with a ₹15.35 lakh prize pool, open to Indian teams.

Startup Agri Business Incubation Programme (SABI) - Cohort 14 under PM-RKVY

Up to ₹25 lakh grant and incubation for seed-stage agri-startups under PM-RKVY.

CS Girlies Annual Hackathon - Technology For Wellness

A beginner-friendly online hackathon by Computer Science Girlies with a ₹4.65 lakh prize pool, focused on technology for wellness.

HACKER HOUSE GOA 2026

India's premier 4-day builder residency in Goa for top developers, designers, and AI/Crypto creators, focused on shipping real products with ₹46.5 lakh+ in bounties.

Zero to Query: LingoQL Hackathon

A virtual hackathon to build projects using LingoQL — ₹46,500 prize pool for the best submission.

Hack the Arts

An open-ended online hackathon at the intersection of art and technology — ₹93,000 prize pool.

Coir Board Schemes — Coir Vikas Yojana

40% subsidy up to ₹10 lakh for coir processing units + free spinning wheels for women artisans

MicroCraft - Vibeathon

A solo coding hackathon with a ₹1,00,000 prize pool — for individual builders who love to code and experiment.

CIP Fellowship Program 2026

12-month online fellowship for emerging researchers with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries, offering stipend, research funds, mentorship, and training.

GFCF Fund

Grants from US$7,000 to US$20,000 for community-philanthropy organizations globally, with rolling applications and focus on organizational strengthening.

The Rice University Urban Sustainability Hackathon

A global online hackathon hosted by Rice University with ₹16.28 lakh prize pool focused on urban sustainability. Open to all.

DropHack

A 10-hour offline hackathon in Gurgaon for elite student developers — ₹50,000 prize pool across 5 tech themes.

Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026

Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026 offers grant funding from ₹2.49L to ₹12.45L for youth-led social ventures with impact evidence. No equity taken.

Bharat ClimateTech Initiative

Supports up to 8 early-stage climate-tech startups with ₹40 lakh grant, mentoring, and resources over 2 years.

NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support System) at IIT Mandi Catalyst

NIDHI-SSS provides seed funding of up to ₹50 Lakhs to early-stage, innovation-driven startups incubated at IIT Mandi Catalyst for product development and commercialization.

PMMY Tarun+ — MUDRA Loan ₹10 Lakh to ₹20 Lakh

PMMY Tarun — MUDRA Loan ₹5 Lakh to ₹10 Lakh

Collateral-free business loan of ₹5–₹10 lakh for established micro-enterprises scaling up, under PMMY.

QuantumHacks

A virtual hackathon with ₹93,000 prize pool exploring quantum computing and its applications across databases, fintech, and more.

Tech Horizon 2.0 - National Level Hackathon

A 48-hour national-level hackathon in Hyderabad for students and professionals, featuring a significant cash prize pool and diverse innovation themes.

HackTitan

A beginner-friendly online hackathon with a ₹9.3 lakh prize pool, open to global participants including Indian teams.

APIIC 2nd Incubation & Ignition Call 2026

APIIC's 2nd Incubation & Ignition Call offers grant funding up to ₹10 lakh and structured incubation support for innovators and early-stage startups in healthcare and medical technology.

Open Atlas - AI for Social Good Hackathon 2026

A global AI hackathon for social good with a ₹9.3L prize pool, open to Indian participants.

Build With Bharat

A national-level 8-hour offline hackathon in Gurugram for Indian students — ₹30,000 cash prize pool.

NIEPA Grant-in-Aid Scheme

The NIEPA Grant-in-Aid Scheme provides non-dilutive funding to educational institutions, universities, research organizations, and NGOs for studies, evaluations, and conferences in educational planning and administration.

Biodiv'Sport Grant Programme 2026 (Play for Nature)

Grants of ₹4.5L–₹13.5L for CSOs globally using sport to conserve IUCN Red List species or ecosystems. No equity taken.

CLCSS — Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme

15% capital subsidy on technology upgradation for MSME plant & machinery

SCLCSS — Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme for SC/ST Entrepreneurs

25% upfront capital subsidy up to ₹25L for SC/ST-owned MSEs on technology upgradation, operated via NSIC National SC-ST Hub.

India High School Exoplanet Data Challenge

A data challenge for Indian high school students to analyze exoplanet data — ₹9.58 lakh prize pool.

SIDBI Cohort Program – WISE SNDTWU Incubation Centre

A funding and incubation program by SIDBI and WISE SNDTWU Incubation Centre supporting innovative women-led startups across India with up to ₹10 Lakhs, expert mentorship, and strong ecosystem connections to scale their ventures.

IGNITE-75 MedTech Ideathon

A premier MedTech ideathon for Kerala engineering and medical students to develop multidisciplinary healthcare solutions with cash prizes, incubation, and mentorship.

Locus' Paygentic Hackathon - #2

The second week of Locus' virtual Paygentic Hackathon series, challenging teams to build with the BuildWithLocus suite for a share of the ₹3.72 lakh series prize pool.

Cross-Border Jobs Competition

Win a ₹9.3 lakh cash grant, mentorship, and network access for startups in cross-border labor mobility.

HackNex Season 2

A 24-hour national-level hackathon at JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani, focusing on AI/ML, FinTech, HealthTech, and more, with a ₹50,000 prize pool.

PMFME — PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises

35% capital subsidy up to ₹10L for micro food processing units under ODOP

HackPrix Season 3 | Build For Better

HackPrix Season 3 is a 36-hour in-person student hackathon in Hyderabad, offering a ₹2.79L+ prize pool for building innovative solutions. Organised by HackPrix and MLH, it features workshops, mentorship, and social events.

Odoo Hackathon 2026

Asia's largest recruitment hackathon with a ₹5,00,000 cash prize pool and direct job opportunities. Open to coders aged 18+.

Scheme for Reimbursement of Testing and Certification Charges for Start-ups and Telecom MSEs

A scheme by MeitY and DoT to reimburse up to 75% of telecom equipment testing and certification charges for DPIIT-recognized Start-ups and MSME-registered Micro & Small Enterprises, capped at ₹50 lakh.

Reimbursement of Expenses for Startups Operating from Leased/Privately Owned Premises Scheme

Reimburses operating expenses like internet, software, cloud services, and lease rentals for Goa startups in private premises, up to ₹10L over two years.

HackPrix Season 3

HackPrix Season 3 is a 2-day in-person hackathon in Kismatpur, India, designed to encourage new hackers to build unique and meaningful projects across diverse technologies.

HACKWAVE 2.0

HACKWAVE 2.0 is a 36-hour offline hackathon organized by GDG GTBIT, with a ₹1 lakh+ prize pool.

Scheme to Provide Grant In Aid for Prototyping Technology-Based Innovative Products under Virtual Innovation Register (VIR)

GSInC provides a grant of up to ₹20,000 for prototyping technology-based innovative products/ideas registered under the Virtual Innovation Register (VIR). This scheme supports students, startups, innovators, research faculty, and entrepreneurs across Goa.

Trademark Reimbursement Scheme

Goa Startup Mission offers up to ₹25,000 reimbursement for 50% of trademark registration costs for Goa-certified startups.

R&D Reimbursement Scheme

The R&D Reimbursement Scheme by Goa Startup Mission offers up to ₹10 lakh to local Goan startups for R&D expenses, including salaries of PhD and Master Degree holders.

Interest Subsidy Reimbursement Scheme

Goa-based startups can receive reimbursement of 10-30% of interest paid on commercial/bank loans, up to ₹10 lakh over two years, from the Government of Goa.

Hack&Chill3.0

Hack&Chill 3.0 is a multi-day offline hackathon in New Delhi, organized by GDGC ADGIPS, where teams build and compete for a ₹55,800 cash prize.

OneAquaHealth IEEE Global Hackathon

Global online hackathon for water health with ₹2.79L prize pool. Open worldwide to developers, data scientists, and innovators. Themes: Health, ML/AI, Social Good.

BASK(Business Achievement Spotlight for Kids) Monthly Pitch Competition

A monthly online pitch competition for kids to showcase business ideas — ₹55,800 prize pool.

PMEGP — Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme

15%–35% margin-money subsidy for new micro-enterprises via KVIC

SRCAS Hackathon 3.0 - What's the next big idea?

A national-level innovation challenge for Indian students, with ₹1,80,000 in cash prizes and a trip to Singapore.

Interledger on Campus (IoC) Mini-Grant Program 2026

Up to ₹4.15 lakh mini-grant for student-led projects in open payments and digital financial inclusion at universities worldwide.

WCT-BEES Grants Programme 2026-27

The WCT-BEES Grants Programme offers small, equity-free grants of up to ₹3.5 lakh to Indian researchers and organizations for critical conservation research and grassroots projects across India, focusing on endangered species and threatened habitats.

XCITE Cohort 1 - Rural Business Incubation Programme

XCITE Cohort 1 by XLRI and NABARD offers incubation, mentorship, and seed grants up to ₹5L for early-stage rural, women-led, and tribal-led enterprises in Eastern/North-Eastern India.

Women Startup Program – NSRCEL x Kotak BizLabs (Cohort 6)

A comprehensive two-year incubation program empowering women entrepreneurs from idea to scale with grant support, mentorship, and access to India's leading startup ecosystem, powered by NSRCEL at IIM Bangalore and Kotak BizLabs.

Seed Capital Scheme

Provides a one-time non-repayable grant of up to ₹10 lakh to Goa startups to develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

IPR Reimbursement Scheme

Goa Startup Mission (SITPC) reimburses Goa startups for national and international intellectual property registration costs, up to ₹5 lakh.

Matching Grant Scheme

Goa Startup Mission offers an equity co-investment of 25% matching funds, up to ₹25 lakh, for Goa-based pre-product launch startups that have raised prior funding from a recognized source.

Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (ASIIM)

A Government of India initiative providing equity funding, incubation and mentorship to SC youth bringing innovative, technology-driven ideas to life.

Scheme for Patent Filing under Virtual Innovation Register (VIR)

Goa State Innovation Council provides a subsidy of up to INR 10,000 to cover provisional patent filing fees for innovators, students, and startups registered under its Virtual Innovation Register (VIR).

Locus' Paygentic Hackathon - #3

Week 3 of Locus' virtual Paygentic Hackathon, focusing on CheckoutWithLocus, with a share of ₹3.72 lakh in prizes.

SoilBox Cohort 4

SoilBox Cohort 4, anchored at riidl SVU and funded by OmniActive, offers Agritech startups grants up to ₹10 Lakhs, mentorship, and extensive ecosystem support to tackle critical agricultural challenges.

Udyogini Scheme — Karnataka Women Entrepreneur Loan & Subsidy

30%–50% subsidy on loans up to ₹3 lakh for women micro-entrepreneurs in Karnataka

Scheme for Goa Rajya Vidnyanik Puraskar (GRVP)

An annual cash prize competition by the Government of Goa to recognize Goan Innovators/Scientists for impactful innovations.

Ideabaaz — Season 2 & Startup Festival 2026

India's founder-first startup festival + Zee TV pitch show is back. Founders from any city, any stage, any sector pitch to a panel of investor "Titans" for a ₹25 Lakh per-startup cohort guarantee, live Demo Day at Bharat Mandapam (Aug 26–28, 2026) and Zee TV / Zee5 broadcast.

Codex Community Hackathon - Kochi

Build intelligent systems with OpenAI Codex at the Kochi hackathon and compete for API credits and ChatGPT Pro subscriptions.

WCT-Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Endangered Species Grants Programme (WCT-BEES Grants)

The WCT-BEES Grants Programme provides small grants up to ₹3.5 lakh to Indian researchers, conservationists, and organizations for critical conservation research and grassroots projects focused on endangered species and biodiversity in India.

ZED Certification — Zero Defect Zero Effect

Government-subsidised quality certification for MSMEs — 50%–80% subsidy on ZED certification costs

PM MUDRA Yojana — Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency

Collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh for micro and small non-farm businesses.

RNS Hack_Overflow 2.0

RNS Hack_Overflow 2.0 is an annual 24-hour hackathon in Bengaluru hosted by RNS Institute of Technology, open to students and tech enthusiasts, with prizes up to ₹49,500 sponsored by Polygon, ETHIndia, and Aptos.

ACE Design Sprint

An offline designathon in Delhi for college students to showcase their creativity and innovation, with cash prizes for top designs.

MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0

National MSME innovation hackathon on frontier tech — renewable energy, Industry 4.0/5.0, robotics, automotive & more. Up to ₹15 lakh + incubation per approved idea. Open to Indian citizens 18+; apply 27 Jun–14 Jul 2026.

Genesis by IKP – Cohort 1

A 12-month venture-building program by IKP Knowledge Park offering up to INR 30 Lakhs in equity investment for deep science startups at TRL 2-3.

Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme

Reimbursement of 80% of testing fees, up to ₹1,00,000, for SC/ST-owned MSEs to avail services from NABL/BIS accredited labs.

Reimbursement of membership in Government promoted E-Commerce Portals

Reimburses up to 80% (max ₹25,000) of annual membership fees for SC/ST-owned MSEs on government e-commerce portals.

Bank Loan Processing Reimbursement Scheme

Reimbursement of 80% of bank loan processing charges, up to ₹1,00,000, for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs.

Maruti Suzuki NURTURE Cohort 4 at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park

Pre-incubation cohort by Maruti Suzuki & IIM Calcutta Innovation Park for early-stage startups in mobility, manufacturing, sustainability and social impact — ₹13 lakh cash rewards, paid PoC and Japan immersion.

Bank Guarantee Charges Reimbursement Scheme

Reimbursement of up to ₹1,00,000 (or 80%) on Performance Bank Guarantee charges for SC/ST-owned MSEs participating in government tenders.

Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement Scheme

Reimbursement of 80% or up to ₹20,000 of the annual membership fee for Export Promotion Councils (EPC) for SC/ST-owned MSEs.

Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022: Lease Rental Assistance

DPIIT-recognized startups in MP get 50% lease rent reimbursement up to ₹5,000/month for 3 years.

Punjab Startup Policy: Interest Subsidy Scheme

Annual interest subsidy up to ₹5 Lakh for DPIIT-recognized Punjab startups on business loans.

Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program at IITM Pravartak

₹35,000/month stipend for up to 12 months for Indian innovators building CPS prototypes pre-incorporation at IIT Madras Pravartak.

TN Space Tech Fund by StartupTN

Matching equity fund up to ₹50 lakh for DPIIT-recognized space-tech startups in Tamil Nadu, covering satellite tech, GIS, AI for space, orbital logistics, and downstream space applications.

IHFC READY Program

Deep-tech pre-seed incubation for final year students and recent graduates at IIT Delhi, offering up to ₹5L equity-free grant and lab access.

NSRCEL Campus Founders Programme by IIM Bangalore

Equity-free grant up to ₹5L & incubation for student founders by IIM Bangalore.

Patent Reimbursement Incentives: Karnataka Startup Policy

Reimbursement of patent filing fees (₹2L–₹10L) for KBITS-registered incubated startups in Karnataka.

Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022: Investment-Linked Assistance

Government top-up for SEBI/RBI-recognized investments, up to ₹15 Lakh per instance, with women-led bonus.

Assam Scale-Up Grant — up to ₹50L for MASI Startups

Up to ₹50L state grant for MASI-recognised Assam startups — includes ₹5L Idea2POC component.

Jharkhand Startup Policy - Rental Assistance for Startups

50% reimbursement for office rent in Jharkhand STPIs, SEZs, or IT Parks for eligible startups.

Idea Grant

Equity-free grant up to ₹3L for Kerala-based tech startups at idea, PoC, or MVP stage.

Patent Assistance

Reimbursement of patent filing costs up to ₹5 lakh for DPIIT-recognized MP startups.

EDII-TN Innovation Voucher Program — AIC RAISE Hardware Cohort

₹3L–₹7L innovation voucher for Tamil Nadu hardware MSMEs and startups via AIC RAISE.

Haryana Startup Policy 2022 Lease Rental Subsidy for Startups

Lease rental reimbursement up to ₹5L/year for DPIIT-recognized startups in Haryana; enhanced subsidy for women-led startups.

Bihar Startup Policy 2022 Seed Grant for Validation-Stage Startups

Interest-free seed loan for Bihar-registered validation-stage startups, with bonus for women/SC/ST/differently-abled.

Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022: Margin Money & Interest Subsidy Scheme

Provides margin money and interest subsidy for DPIIT-recognized startups in Madhya Pradesh.

Jharkhand Startup Policy: Sustenance Allowance

Monthly stipend for Jharkhand-registered startups with active full-time founders, turnover under ₹25 Cr, and less than 5 years incorporation.

Seed Fund Scheme - Kerala Startup Mission

Seed funding (loan) for early-stage Kerala startups working on innovative tech products.

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) For Startups

Government seed grant up to ₹20L and debt up to ₹50L for DPIIT-recognised Indian tech startups under 2 years old. Rolling applications.

Akash Coherent ImpactTech Program by AIC-IIITH Foundation

Equity-free grant up to ₹2.2L for TRL 3+ deeptech startups solving social or climate problems.

EngSUI Innovation Challenge

An equity-free grant of up to ₹20L by EIL & SIIC IIT Kanpur to turn novel ideas into working prototypes for Indian citizens and student innovators.

Andhra University Centenary Innovation & Impact Grant (AUCIIG) — RUSA 2.0

Up to ₹5L grant for Andhra University students, faculty, and researchers building innovations and startups.

Scaleup Seed Fund

Collateral-free debt up to ₹25L for DPIIT-recognised, revenue-stage tech startups registered in Kerala, by KSUM.

Jharkhand Startup Policy: Utility Bills Reimbursement

30% reimbursement on internet and electricity bills (max ₹60,000/year) for Jharkhand-registered startups for up to 5 years.

Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022: Sustenance Allowance for Startups

Monthly ₹10,000 sustenance allowance for DPIIT-recognized startups in Madhya Pradesh, disbursed via incubators.

Punjab Startup Policy: Seed Funding for DPIIT Startups

Seed grant up to ₹15 lakh for DPIIT-recognized Punjab startups at PoC/prototype stage.

iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway Prototype/PoC Funding Support

iCreate connects innovators and startups at the idea-to-PoC stage with government funding schemes from GoI and the Government of Gujarat, alongside mentorship, lab access, and on-campus incubation.

Cloud Storage Reimbursement

Reimburse cloud storage costs for DPIIT-registered startups in Haryana. Up to ₹2.5L annually, 75% of expenses.

D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge

BE3 challenge: cash + RD grant for bio-concept proposals, Indian nationals.

Women/Transgender Productization Grant

Equity-free KSUM grant up to ₹5L for women/transgender-led startups in Kerala to turn MVP into a market-ready product.

Seed Funding for Startups

Seed grant for DPIIT-recognized Haryana startups, up to ₹10 Lakh.

Productisation Grant

Grant by KSUM for technology startups converting MVP to market-ready product, up to ₹7 lakhs.

Market Acceleration Grant

KSUM's equity-free grant for early-revenue tech startups in Kerala to boost market reach, with up to ₹10 lakhs funding.

Greenovation DRE for Livelihoods Challenge – EarthON & Startup India

Up to ₹20L non-dilutive grant for 10 Indian startups building decentralized renewable energy solutions for rural livelihoods.

Punjab Startup Policy Lease Rental Subsidy

Lease rental reimbursement for DPIIT-recognized startups operating in Punjab.

Access Programme

A grant and investment programme by Hub71 offering up to AED 750,000 for pre-seed to Series A tech startups relocating to Abu Dhabi.

Scaleup Grant

Up to ₹15 lakh equity-free KSUM grant for Kerala tech startups with ₹10L+ revenue (or ₹30L equity raised), for market expansion and customer acquisition.

StartinUp

Equity-free grants for DPIIT-registered startups in Uttar Pradesh, offering up to ₹18.35L in funding plus mentorship.

MSME Innovative Scheme: Design Component

Grant for manufacturing MSMEs to access design expertise, with support of up to ₹40L for projects like new product development. Government covers a majority of costs with no equity taken.

Haryana Startup Policy 2022 Patent Cost Reimbursement Scheme

100% reimbursement of patent filing costs for DPIIT-recognized Haryana startups.

Soft Loan Scheme for Women Entrepreneurs

Soft loan up to ₹15L for women-led Kerala startups with government/PSU orders.

Marketing Incentives: Karnataka Startup Policy (International Marketing Reimbursement)

Karnataka startups get up to ₹5 lakh reimbursement for international marketing; women founders preferred.

EDII Tamil Nadu Innovation Voucher Programme

Grant up to ₹7 lakhs for manufacturing MSMEs/startups in Tamil Nadu.

Assistance for Participation in Acceleration Programs

Reimbursement up to ₹2.5L/year for Haryana DPIIT-recognized startups joining acceleration programs.

Jharkhand Startup Policy: Marketing Assistance Grant

One-time marketing grant up to ₹10 Lakh for Jharkhand-registered startups under ₹25 Cr turnover and less than 5 years old.

Startup Srujan Seed Support (S4) – Cohort 3

Grants of ₹2.5–10 lakh for student innovators in Gujarat to develop prototypes and reach market readiness.

BCDD Grant by KSUM & BCDD Kerala

Equity-free grants up to ₹10L for OBC graduates in Kerala building tech startups, offered by KSUM and BCDD.

Bharat Safety: Design. Deploy. Deliver. by AIC IIT Delhi & Honda India Foundation

A 2-year incubation program for startups working on road safety solutions, offering up to ₹10L grant, mentorship, and commercialization support.

Sustainovation Challenge 2.0 at AIC RAISE

AIC RAISE's national climate and social innovation program supporting early-stage startups with mentorship, pilot deployment, and up to ₹5L seed funding.

NIDHI Accelerator Program for Agri Startups at AIC ISB

NIDHI Accelerator at AIC ISB supports agri-startups with mentoring, funding up to ₹5L for top 3, and market linkages. Apply by Aug 15, 2025.

Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) 25th Call

BIRAC's flagship grant supporting early-stage biotech startups from ideation to proof of concept, offering up to ₹50 Lakhs in milestone-based funding.

MeitY GENESIS EiR Program at FiiRE Goa

MeitY GENESIS EiR Program at FiiRE Goa offers up to ₹10L grant for early-stage tech entrepreneurs from Tier II/III cities, focusing on DeepTech, Electronic Design & Manufacturing, and ICT.

ANKUR - Seed Stage Program at ICAR-CIRCOT R-ABI

Seed-stage grant up to ₹25L for agri-startups from Maharashtra & Goa, offered by ICAR-CIRCOT R-ABI under RKVY-RAFTAAR.

FutureSecure AI Innovation (FSAI) Programme at SIIC, IIT Kanpur

IIT Kanpur's FSAI program offers up to ₹6L grant for student teams working on AI/CS innovations. Supports prototyping and startup launch.

Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) on Social Innovation at IPTIF

IIT Palakkad's 12-month fellowship for social innovators with ₹2.5L prototyping grant and monthly stipend.

MeitY GENESIS EiR Program at Deshpande Startups

A flagship grant program by MeitY and Deshpande Startups offering up to ₹10L to early-stage founders in Tier II/III cities, with mentorship and validation support.

ArthX Program at AIC ISB

₹10L grant for Punjab-based revenue-stage sustainability startups, powered by AIC ISB & HDFC Parivartan.

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) at PSG-STEP

MeitY TIDE 2.0 EiR at PSG-STEP offers up to ₹4L grant and incubation for idea to PoC stage tech startups.

LIC HFL - Social Trailblazer Program - Cohort 4 (Incubation Grant) at IRMA iSEED Foundation

IRMA iSEED's flagship incubation program offering up to ₹30L grant for early-stage social enterprises in livelihoods or livability themes.

5G/6G Centre of Excellence (CoE) Program at IIT Kanpur

Grant program for 5G/6G startups in Uttar Pradesh, offering EiR fellowship up to ₹4L and MVP grant up to ₹6L.

Nag Foundation CSR Grant for Oncology Innovation at Venture Center

CSR Grant up to ₹7.5 Lakhs for oncology innovations with high social impact, hosted by Venture Center.

IGNITE Program Grant by FITT-IIT Delhi and IDFC FIRST Bank (CSR Initiative)

Up to ₹30L grant for deep-tech startups with social impact, run by FITT-IIT Delhi and IDFC FIRST Bank as a CSR initiative.

Meristems Student Grant-in-Aid Program

ANGRAU Poshan Incubator offers a 1-month training + grant of up to ₹4L for student agripreneurs from Andhra Pradesh with innovative ideas in agriculture and allied sectors.

SPARK Program at SINE, IIT Bombay

A scale-up grant initiative by SINE IIT Bombay and HDFC Bank Parivartan for early-revenue, deep-tech startups at TRL 5+, offering up to ₹50L milestone-linked support.

MeitY GENESIS EIR Grant at iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar

A ₹10 lakh grant for early-stage DPIIT-registered startups from Tier-II/III cities, focusing on ICT innovation.

MANAGE-CIA RKVY-RAFTAAR Agripreneurship Orientation Program (AOP) Cohort 15

A grant program offering up to ₹5 lakh for aspiring agripreneurs with innovative startup ideas in the agriculture sector.

Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026

Youth-led startups get seed grants up to ₹3.5L, mentorship, bootcamp for responsible consumption innovations. Apply by 20 Mar 2026.

Mookerji Innovation Fund (MIF)

Equity funding for BITSian founders at MVP/pre-revenue stage, with preferences for DeepTech and women-led startups.

AIP (Agri-Startup Incubation Programme)

Grant up to ₹25L for West Bengal-based agri-startups at MVP/expansion stage.

Avishkar Venture Studio by CIE-IIIT Hyderabad

Avishkar Venture Studio is a 6-month deeptech acceleration program by CIE-IIIT Hyderabad offering up to ₹10L seed funding, mentorship, and lab access for India-registered startups.

Healthier India Program at FITT, IIT Delhi

Grant-based innovation program at FITT IIT Delhi to combat Cardio-Metabolic Diseases. Open to startups, students, and teams with up to ₹20L funding.

Call for R&DI Funding Proposals

TiHAN-IIT Hyderabad invites R&DI funding proposals for autonomous navigation and data acquisition technologies, offering grants up to ₹15L for 12-month projects.

Bosch-BMU Innovation Challenge

A 16-week program for mobility startups providing mentorship, prototyping support, and up to ₹10L grant.

imaginATe Fellowship Program for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities at AssisTech Foundation (ATF)

A 9-month fellowship for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities offering a monthly stipend of ₹10,000, mentorship, and a fully funded bootcamp in Bengaluru.

DDWS Innovation Challenge 2025–26

National innovation challenge by DDWS & IIT Madras offering up to ₹3L grant for water testing devices and sanitation plastic waste disposal solutions.

MANAGE-CIA RKVY-RAFTAAR Startup Agribusiness Incubation Program (SAIP) Cohort 15

Grant up to ₹25 lakh for DPIIT-recognised agribusiness startups with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

Greenovation Urban Climate Resilience Challenge

Win up to ₹20 lakh and a ₹1 crore investment pathway for urban climate solutions in India.

MeitY GENESIS EiR (Cohort-2) at AIC-RNTU Foundation

Government grant of up to ₹10L for deep-tech/ICT startups founded by students or recent founders in Tier-II/III cities.

TANSEED 8.0 by StartupTN

TANSEED 8.0 by StartupTN offers equity-linked grants of ₹10L-₹15L plus a year-long accelerator for early-stage startups.

SOP (Student Orientation Programme)

Grant up to ₹4L for West Bengal-based student innovators with agri-ideas.

MeitY GENESIS EiR Program at MUTBI Manipal

MeitY GENESIS EiR Program at MUTBI Manipal offers up to ₹10L grant for deep-tech prototyping in Tier II/III cities.

Blockchain India Challenge - MeitY & C-DAC

National blockchain and Web3 startup challenge for citizen-centric solutions

DST NIDHI i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0 at CSVTU-FORTE

A grant of up to ₹10L for early-stage startups in Chhattisgarh, offering incubation support to convert ideas into prototypes.

UPJA 2026 — Pusa Krishi Incubation Program

Equity-free grant up to ₹25L for registered agri-startups with MVP or market-ready product.

Agri YOCH Agripreneurship Orientation Program

ANGRAU's Agri YOCH program offers a one-month agripreneurship orientation and pre-seed grant of up to ₹5 lakh for innovative ideas in agriculture.

MANAGE FISHub Incubation Program 2026 Cohort II - MANAGE Fisheries Innovation

Aquaculture and fisheries incubation program for startups and aquapreneurs

Innovation Voucher Program (IVP) by EDII-TN

Get up to ₹7 lakh grant for research collaboration between startups & MSMEs in Tamil Nadu.

WeaveX Textile Incubation Program – IIM Kozhikode Live

IIM Kozhikode Live's WeaveX program offers grants up to ₹50 lakh and mentorship for Indian startups innovating in the textile sector.

MeitY GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Cohort 2.0

Apply by 28 Jan 2026 for up to ₹10L grant, structured mentorship, and incubation at IIM Udaipur for deep-tech innovations.

NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP)

IIM Lucknow EIC's NIDHI-SSP offers up to ₹25 lakh in equity funding for DPIIT-registered DeepTech startups incubated or willing to incubate at IIML EIC. Citizens with 51% equity for early-stage.

MeitY TIDE 2.0 EiR at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park

MeitY TIDE 2.0 EiR program at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park offers a ₹4L grant and incubation for ICT-enabled ideas addressing national priorities.

DTC Accelerate - ClimateTech (Agri and Water Tech) at iHub - AWaDH, IIT Ropar

DTC Accelerate supports early-stage AgriTech and WaterTech startups with up to ₹25L grant, mentorship, and industry networks through a collaboration between iHub-AWaDH, IIT Ropar and Nasscom Deeptech.

Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program

Monthly grant of up to ₹30,000 for early-stage tech entrepreneurs to develop their startup idea full-time at IIT Tirupati.

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme at IIM Udaipur Incubation Centre

Up to ₹50L grant from IIM Udaipur Incubation Centre under Startup India Seed Fund Scheme. For DPIIT-recognized startups less than 2 years old.

Kotak BizLabs Accelerator Programme - Velocity (CSR)

Kotak Mahindra Bank's CSR accelerator offering up to ₹30L grant, mentorship, and Demo Day access for early revenue startups.

DPCC Innovation Challenge for Air Pollution Reduction

DPCC seeks low-cost, scalable tech solutions to reduce PM2.5/PM10 emissions in Delhi, with testing costs covered and cash prizes up to ₹50 lakh.

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant at iTIC Incubator

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant at iTIC Incubator provides up to ₹7L for early-stage deep-tech startups in ICT and emerging technologies.

AI & AgriTech Innovation Center - Track 1: Discovery & Ideation

Seed grant of up to ₹40L for early-stage AI/agritech ideas under Maharashtra's Maha Agri-AI Policy. Includes mentorship, datasets, and sandbox access.

MeitY GENESIS EiR Program Overview at AIC-BIMTECH

MeitY GENESIS EiR Program provides up to ₹10 lakh grant for deeptech startups in Tier II/III cities, hosted by AIC-BIMTECH.

TIDE 2.0 EIR and Grant at GUSEC

Grants up to ₹7L for tech startups at idea or PoC stage, supported by MeitY at GUSEC.

MeitY GENESIS EiR Grant - at AIC-AMTZ MediValley

MeitY GENESIS EiR Grant for MedTech/HealthTech innovators, up to ₹10L, hosted by AIC-AMTZ MediValley.

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Startup Grant at IIITB-IC

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Startup Grant at IIITB-IC offers up to ₹7L funding to Indian startups with a PoC in digital technology sectors for product translation.

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) at IIMA Ventures

MeitY TIDE 2.0 EiR grant at IIMA Ventures offers up to ₹4L for idea-stage startups in emerging technologies to build a PoC.

3 Month Pre-Incubation Program for Future Founders - AIC IIT Delhi

Free 3-month pre-incubation at AIC IIT Delhi for students and innovators (TRL 0-3); up to ₹3L prototype, ₹10L Haryana seed pathway.

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Startup Grant Support at AIC-Pinnacle Industries

Up to ₹7L grant for ICT startups with PoC/MVP under MeitY TIDE 2.0 at AIC-Pinnacle Industries.

GENESIS Pilot Program

STPI's GENESIS Pilot Program offers up to ₹40L grant to deep-tech and ESDM startups in Odisha's Tier-II/III cities for pilot projects with corporates or PSUs.

CCAMP - MeitY TIDE 2.0 EiR Grant for Digital Health Solutions

Seed grant up to ₹4L for entrepreneurs developing digital health, agri, or environmental solutions from idea to PoC.

TIDE 2.0 Challenge Grant at SIIC, IIT Kanpur

TIDE 2.0 Challenge Grant at SIIC, IIT Kanpur is a national-level competition by MeitY offering up to ₹20L grant to develop prototypes/MVPs in healthcare and smart manufacturing.

DST NIDHI Start-to-Scale Startup Support at DERBI Foundation

3-month acceleration program for HealthTech startups at TRL 9+, offering up to ₹10L in grants, mentorship, and market access.

GREAT Scheme for Technical Textiles at IC IIT Patna

Grant up to ₹50L for tech textile startups hosted by IC IIT Patna under NTTM.

PropelX - Incubation and Seed Funding at IIT Ropar - TBIF

IIT Ropar TBIF's PropelX offers up to ₹2L grant for deep tech idea/early-stage startups, with incubation, mentorship, lab access, and networking.

NIDHI PRAYAS Program at DERBI Foundation

Grant up to ₹10L from DERBI Foundation to convert tech ideas into hardware prototypes. Open to Indian citizens 18+ with physical product ideas.

Samvardhan 2026 Design Accelerator at PIEDS BITS Pilani

6-month design accelerator for healthcare hardware startups, offering up to ₹10L grant, mentorship, and demo day access at PIEDS BITS Pilani.

PIEDS x 1811 Labs : Gen AI Accelerator

3-month Gen AI accelerator by PIEDS & 1811 Labs offering up to ₹10L seed funding for B2B/B2C startups at MVP stage.

Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme

Maharashtra grant for women-led DPIIT-recognized startups; ₹1L–₹25L non-dilutive funding.

PABI SOP 2026 by PAU Ludhiana (Student Orientation)

Idea stage program for students with innovative agri-food ideas, offering up to ₹4 lakh grant-in-aid.

iAccelerate 4.0 – Tamil Nadu Hardware Accelerator for Prototype & Product Startups

Tamil Nadu Hardware Accelerator for Prototype and Product startups, providing funding and mentorship to hardware startups in Tamil Nadu.

Ideathon 2.0 - Startup & MSME Innovation Grant at iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar

Up to ₹5L innovation grant for registered startups/MSMEs with SC founder/co-founder, under NM-ICPS at IIT Ropar.

IKP-BFI-BIOME Fellowship Program at IKP Knowledge Park

A grant-based fellowship for early-stage healthcare innovators, offering up to ₹4L, mentorship, and support to develop market-ready medical devices and solutions.

NGRAIN: Agripreneurship Program

Grant up to ₹25 Lakhs for agripreneurs & startups in millet innovation.

MeitY GENESIS EiR Grant - Cohort 2 at SIIC IIT Kanpur

MeitY-funded EiR Grant for deep-tech startups from Tier 2/3 cities, providing up to ₹10L for idea validation to product development.

Bharat Byte Semiconductor Accelerator at AIC IIT Delhi

Grants up to ₹10L, free incubation & technical mentorship for deep-tech semiconductor startups at AIC IIT Delhi.

Greenovation Green Steel Challenge by EarthON Foundation

A grant challenge supporting innovations for decarbonising India's steel sector, with up to ₹25 lakh in funding and real-world pilot opportunities.

Shell-GDC I-GNITE Program: AI for Science - Energy Decarbonisation

An accelerator for AI-based STEM startups in India focused on energy decarbonisation, offering grants up to ₹10L.

TiHAN PRAYAS / EIR Program

Pre-incubation grant of up to ₹10L for idea-stage innovators in autonomous navigation and UAVs, offered by iTIC Incubator, IIT Hyderabad in collaboration with TiHAN.

Hair & Beauty Innovation Challenge

Up to ₹5L grant for Indian startups innovating in hair & beauty biotech, organic products, and salon-tech under the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge.

NCPEDP–Mphasis Assistive Technology Hub Seed Grant 2026

Seed grant of up to ₹5 lakh for early-stage startups developing assistive technology for persons with disabilities, supported by NCPEDP and Mphasis.

CSJM Innovation Foundation x BaryTech Seed Capital Program

Equity-linked seed investment and incubation for Indian startups, focusing on specific tech verticals.

NIDHI Seed Support Program at VJTI TBI Foundation

DST-supported seed grant for VJTI TBI-incubated tech startups in Energy, IoT, Cybersecurity, EV, Semiconductors, or AI/ML.

Global Arts Prize for Innovation (GAP) by Global Leaders Institute

Global Arts Prize for Innovation by Global Leaders Institute, recognizing ventures redefining culture's contemporary significance with cash awards and scholarships.

NCPEDP-Mphasis Assistive Technology (AT) Hub Startup Pitch Day

Granth programs support science-based entrepreneurs in energy, water, food, and materials with up to ₹50L and structured incubation.

AgriFood Startup Seedcamp by AIC Anand Foundation

Equity-linked seed support up to ₹25L for agri-food startups across India run by AIC Anand Foundation.

Gramam Thorum Puthozhil Scheme

Equity-free seed grant of up to ₹1L for rural startups in Tamil Nadu villages, with incubation support from StartupTN.

ImpactNest 2.0 Accelerator Program

IIM Lucknow's ImpactNest 2.0 is an accelerator program for impact-driven startups, offering up to ₹2.5L grant, mentorship, and co-incubation support.

DST NIDHI i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0

Grant up to ₹10L for S&T solutions targeting rural/societal challenges across focus areas.

Pusa Krishi Student Applications 2026

Equity-free grant up to ₹4L for student innovators with agri ideas or prototypes.

RKVY-RAFTAAR Scheme Student Agripreneurs – SIIC IIT Kanpur

Student agripreneurs with early-stage agritech ideas can secure up to ₹4 lakh grant and incubation at SIIC IIT Kanpur.

NIDHI-SSS Seed Support Fund at Amrita TBI

Amrita TBI invites tech startups ready to scale to apply for seed funding of up to ₹30L under the NIDHI-SSS scheme, supported by DST and NSTEDB.

Green Energy & Climate Action Challenge under Bharat Startup Grand Challenge

A grant challenge for startups innovating in green energy and climate action, offering up to ₹5L in funding.

ELEVATE 2025 Challenge (Grant-in-Aid) by Startup Karnataka

Government of Karnataka grant of up to ₹50L for early-stage startups to develop proof of concept, with mentoring and incubation support.

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grants Program at VITTBI

MeitY TIDE 2.0 grants up to ₹7L for ICT startups with a PoC to build an MVP and go-to-market.

LVPEI BioNEST Incubator Start-Up Challenge 2026

National challenge offering up to ₹5L in support for eye care innovations, run by LVPEI BioNEST in collaboration with AIOS.

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Grant at VITTBI

Up to ₹4L grant for PoC development in ICT, using emerging tech. Apply by Aug 10, 2025.

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park offers up to ₹7L for startups with a PoC to build an MVP, plus incubation.

Logistics Innovation Challenge by Shree Cement Limited

Open innovation program by Shree Cement Limited offering grants up to ₹1L for startups solving logistics challenges in the cement ecosystem.

DST NIDHI Seed Support Programme at STBI

DST NIDHI Seed Support Programme offers up to ₹50L in equity funding for tech startups at STBI.

AOP (Agripreneurship Orientation Programme)

Grant up to ₹5 lakh for idea or prototype-stage agripreneurs based in West Bengal, offered by AFBIC, IIT Kharagpur.