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₹5LUp to
Bharat Startup Grand Challenge (BSGC) 2026
by MASA Forum
A DPIIT-approved national challenge for Indian startups with grants up to ₹5L, mentorship, and incubation.
Rolling
ViewEquity-Free Grants for Agritech Startups in India
Non-dilutive funding for agritech and food startups in India — grants backing farm technology, supply-chain and food-processing founders without taking equity, including agri-specific government schemes.
20 grantsUpdated daily
Subsidy
₹2L – ₹10LRange
Patent Reimbursement Incentives: Karnataka Startup Policy
under Karnataka Startup Policy · by KBITS, Government of Karnataka
Reimbursement of patent filing fees (₹2L–₹10L) for KBITS-registered incubated startups in Karnataka.
Rolling
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DBDIC Incubation Cohort 2026
by Dr. Bansi Dhar Incubation Centre (DBDIC)
Incubation for deeptech, climate-tech & biotech startups across all stages in Gurugram.
Rolling
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DBDIC Incubation Cohort 2026
by Dr. Bansi Dhar Incubation Centre (DBDIC)
Research-to-market incubation for deep tech startups in climate, biotech, materials, and other emerging technologies.
Rolling
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AI and Technology Solutions for Women's Livelihoods
by Gates Foundation
Grant program backing AI and technology solutions that improve income, capital access, and market linkages for women workers and micro-entrepreneurs in agriculture, informal work, the gig economy, and care services.
Rolling
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₹1L – ₹25LRange
D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge
by Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
BE3 challenge: cash + RD grant for bio-concept proposals, Indian nationals.
31 Oct 2026
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₹20LUp to
Greenovation DRE for Livelihoods Challenge – EarthON & Startup India
by EarthON Foundation
Up to ₹20L non-dilutive grant for 10 Indian startups building decentralized renewable energy solutions for rural livelihoods.
Rolling
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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.
Rolling
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Vision 2 Venture Incubation Program – IC IIT Patna
by Incubation Centre IIT Patna
Incubation support with lab access, mentorship, and grant guidance for early-stage startups at IIT Patna.
Rolling
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₹10LGrant
CNEST TBI 2.0 — KLE Tech Belagavi, Karnataka
by Centre for Next-Gen Entrepreneurship in Science & Technology Foundation (CNEST), KLE Tech
Up to ₹10L equity-free seed support + TBI 2.0 incubation at KLE Tech Belagavi — for MedTech, AgriTech, AI/ML & Smart Manufacturing founders across Karnataka, Goa & Maharashtra.
Closed (13 Jun 2026)
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₹4LUp to
NUZEN Agri-Startup Grant for Student Innovators – NaaViC (ICAR-NIVEDI)
by NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI
NUZEN Agri-Startup Grant by NaaViC/ICAR-NIVEDI awards up to ₹4L non-dilutive grant to student innovators for agriculture and allied sector ideas at idea-to-prototype stage.
Closed (30 Jun 2026)
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₹10LUp to
Greenovator i-TBI Ignition Grant Cohort 3.0 — NIT Srinagar
under NIDHI-iTBI (Ignition Grant) · by Greenovator Incubation Foundation (GIF), NIT Srinagar
Prototype grant up to ₹10L from NIT Srinagar's DST-iTBI incubator (GIF) for science & tech-based startup ideas.
Closed (15 Jun 2026)
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₹10LUp to
Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0 — NIT Hamirpur
under NIDHI-iTBI (Ignition Grant) · by Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI, NIT Hamirpur
Seed grant up to ₹10L for early-stage startups in deeptech, energy, agritech, and healthtech.
Closed (10 Jun 2026)
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₹4LUp to
SRIJAN - R-ABI Student Entrepreneurship Programme
under RKVY-RAFTAAR (Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation) · by R-ABI (RKVY-RAFTAAR)
Non-dilutive student grant for agri-business ideas: up to ₹4L per student, no DPIIT registration needed. Open to students in Uttar Pradesh.
Closed (15 Jun 2026)
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₹3L – ₹5LRange
AP Build Grant — Build with AI: RTIH Startup Sprint
by Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH)
₹3–5L equity-free grant + 4-week AI prototype sprint for Andhra Pradesh startups & MSMEs.
Closed (14 Jun 2026)
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₹5LUp to
ANKURAN - R-ABI Agri-Entrepreneurship Orientation Program
under RKVY-RAFTAAR (Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation) · by R-ABI (RKVY-RAFTAAR)
Non-dilutive pre-seed grant up to ₹5L for farmers, students, youth with agri-business ideas.
Closed (15 Jun 2026)
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₹10LUp to
UPES DST-iTBI Ignition Grant 2.0 – Runway Incubator
under NIDHI-iTBI (Ignition Grant) · by Runway Incubator, UPES
Up to ₹10L grant for early-stage innovators in DeepTech, AI/ML, AgriTech, and Sustainability by Runway Incubator, UPES DST-iTBI.
Closed (10 Jun 2026)
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₹5LUp to
Naaripreneur for Her Program Cohort 2 – IIMV FIELD
by IIMV FIELD
11-month incubation for women-led startups and ventures building solutions for women, by IIMV FIELD with CSR support from NBCC India. Offers mentorship, capacity building, and equity-free grants up to ₹5L.
Closed (30 Jun 2026)
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DBT-BIRAC Joint Call for Proposals on Bio AI for Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing under BioE3 Policy
by Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
DBT-BIRAC joint call under BioE3 to set up Bio AI hubs for high-performance biomanufacturing. Open to startups, LLPs, academic SIROs. Rolling applications until June 30, 2026.
Closed (30 Jun 2026)
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₹25LUp to
PRASFUTAN - R-ABI Seed Stage Funding for Agriculture Startups
under RKVY-RAFTAAR (Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation) · by R-ABI (RKVY-RAFTAAR)
Non-dilutive seed grant up to ₹25L (85% funding) for MVP-stage agri startups at R-ABI incubators.
Closed (15 Jun 2026)
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What founders ask about this funding combination.
Are there equity-free grants for agritech?
Yes — agriculture and rural-development schemes, plus general non-dilutive grants, back agritech founders without taking a stake. Both appear here.
Do agritech grants weight rural impact?
Many do — farmer and rural-livelihood impact often features in selection. Each programme's focus is described on its page.
Which bodies fund agritech startups in India?
Schemes from agriculture and rural-development ministries, ICAR-linked programmes, state agri missions and general innovation funds all back agritech. Each listing names its source.
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