Deeptech Grants for Prototype-Stage Startups in India

Funding for deeptech startups with a working prototype — grants for AI, robotics, electronics and hard-science founders ready to harden a build and run pilots, where long R&D cycles make non-dilutive capital decisive.

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₹3L – ₹5LRange
by Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH)

AP Build Grant — Build with AI: RTIH Startup Sprint

Equity-free grant of ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh for Andhra Pradesh-based startups and MSMEs, combined with a 4-week intensive sprint to develop an AI prototype.

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Closes in 12d (14 Jun 2026)View
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₹21L – ₹4.2CrRange
by 888VC

GRO8 Cohort 2 by 888VC

The GRO8 Cohort 2 by 888VC is an AI-powered accelerator program for pre-seed and seed-stage technology startups, offering investments starting from ₹20.8 Lakhs.

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₹10LUp to
by Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI, NIT Hamirpur

Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0 — NIT Hamirpur

The Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0 offers up to ₹10 lakh in seed funding for early-stage startups focusing on deeptech, energy, agritech, and healthtech.

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Closes in 8d (10 Jun 2026)View
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₹45LUp to
by Samsung R&D Institute India (SRI-B & SRI-N)

Samsung Mobile Advance 2026 – SRI-B & SRI-N

Indian startups developing cutting-edge mobile technology can apply for an equity-free Proof-of-Concept grant of up to ₹45 lakh from Samsung.

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30 Jun 2026View
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₹50LUp to
by GUSEC

NIDHI SSS Seed Support at GUSEC

GUSEC offers seed funding up to ₹50 lakh (equity or debt) to deeptech Indian startups incubated at its facility.

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Closes in 5d (7 Jun 2026)View

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Which schemes fund prototype-stage deeptech?
DST, MeitY, BIRAC and defence-innovation programmes run prototype and pilot grants, alongside general early-stage seed funds. Each page lists its stage fit.
Why grants over equity for deeptech?
Deeptech needs costly R&D before revenue — non-dilutive grants carry that risk without taking ownership, preserving your cap table for later.

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