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Startup grants in India

Non-dilutive government schemes and institutional grants for Indian startups — capital you never repay and never give up equity for. Filter by sector, amount, stage and deadline.

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EPAM Social Impact Innovation Program - 4th Cohort

by Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad

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.

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₹10L – ₹25LRange

Agri-Tech Grant Scheme

by Department of Agricultural Marketing & Agri Business, Government of Tamil Nadu

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

GovernmentUnder ₹50 Lakh
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Incubation Program at KIET

by TBI-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.

Under ₹10 Lakh
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Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)

under iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) · by Ministry of Defence

A Ministry of Defence initiative providing grants, mentorship, and test facilities to startups and innovators developing solutions for Defence and Aerospace.

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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.

Government₹1 Crore+
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MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant at PSG-STEP

under TIDE 2.0 (Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs) · by PSG-STEP

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

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Popular grant shortlists

Hand-picked combinations founders search for most — ready-made, indexable lists.

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Idea-stagePrototype / MVPRevenue-stageUnder ₹10 Lakh₹1 Crore+

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Government-backedEquity-freeWomen foundersStudent entrepreneursDPIIT-recognised

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State-level programs, mapped to where you're registered.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything founders ask before applying.

How are grants different from loans or equity?
Grants are non-dilutive — you don't repay them and you don't give up equity. Equity programs invest in exchange for a stake; debt is borrowed capital you repay, often against revenue.
Who is eligible for government startup funding?
It varies by program, but most require DPIIT recognition, recent incorporation, and a tech-enabled product or service. The full criteria are listed on each program's detail page.
Do I need DPIIT recognition to apply?
For most central government schemes, yes. Many private and international programs do not require it.
What documents do I need to apply for a grant?
Commonly: certificate of incorporation, a pitch deck or concept note, founder KYC, recent financials and — where required — DPIIT recognition. Each program's exact checklist is on its detail page.
Can a startup apply for more than one grant?
Yes. Most founders stack non-dilutive grants across central, state and institutional schemes, as long as each program's terms allow it and you don't fund the same cost twice.
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Browsing and searching is free. A free account unlocks full eligibility checklists, application guides, official links and deadline reminders.
How often is the list updated?
Regularly. Deadlines, amounts and statuses are checked against official sources, and closed programs are clearly marked.