Seed funding, accelerators and equity investment programs for high-growth Indian startups. Compare cheque sizes, equity terms and eligibility.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AI-enabled accelerator for pre-seed/seed tech startups, offering US $25k+ investment, mentoring, and investor access.
USD 50K+ tranched grant capital plus incubation for fintech, livelihoods and skilling startups serving low-income India.
Global equity fellowship for early-stage founders with unicorn mentor access and SF/NYC office space.
Equity funding up to ₹5Cr for impact ventures in India's rural/informal economies, with a hybrid residency and Suzuki group support.
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.
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.
Flagship Accelerator 500 Global Silicon Valley ₹1.4Cr equity program for early-stage startups.
14-week virtual accelerator for MVP-stage startups with traction, sprint execution, CXO mentorship, and a final pitch to Indian Angel Network.
Pre-seed program backing mission-centric founders with breakthrough technology, products, or business models.
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.
Pre-seed $100K equity accelerator for B2B software startups with fractional co-founder support and Fortune 500 intros.
C-CAMP's Centre of Excellence backs bio-based climate innovations in environment, health, and agriculture with funding, incubation, and mentoring.
Exclusive equity investment by Government of Tamil Nadu for SC/ST-founded startups domiciled in Tamil Nadu, with over ₹60 crore disbursed to date.
Equity incubator for early-stage applied AI startups, up to ₹54M cash + $1M cloud credits.
IIMA Ventures, with Gates Foundation support, seeks AI/tech startups improving incomes for low-income women in India.
European equity investment platform backing exceptional individuals from pre-idea to early revenue stage.
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.
DST NIDHI seed funding up to ₹50L via equity/equity-linked instruments for early-stage tech startups at ACIC-VGU 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.
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+.