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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IHFC READY Program

by IHFC, IIT Delhi

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.

Idea-Stage Prototype / MVP SaaS & Software Deeptech Space & Defence Equity-Free Student Entrepreneurs Under ₹10 Lakh

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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.

Idea-Stage Prototype / MVP SaaS & Software Fintech Biotech & Health Equity-Free Government Karnataka Under ₹10 Lakh

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Zero Equity Incubation Program

by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

Zero equity incubation for Indian startups in emerging technologies, with special support for female founders.

Idea-Stage Prototype / MVP SaaS & Software Biotech & Health Deeptech Equity-Free Government

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Equity

₹90L – ₹18CrRange

Soma Fellows

by Soma

Global equity fellowship for early-stage founders with unicorn mentor access and SF/NYC office space.

Idea-Stage Prototype / MVP SaaS & Software Deeptech International ₹1 Crore+

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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.

Idea-Stage Prototype / MVP Biotech & Health Agritech Manufacturing & MSME Equity-Free

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₹3L – ₹7LRange

EDII-TN Innovation Voucher Program — AIC RAISE Hardware Cohort

by AIC RAISE

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

Idea-Stage Prototype / MVP Manufacturing & MSME Deeptech Equity-Free Tamil Nadu Under ₹10 Lakh

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ACE $100k High-Touch AI Accelerator by Invention Engine

by Invention Engine

ACE $100k is a high-touch, founder-first accelerator for early-stage AI and deeptech startups, offering up to $100K in capital with six months of intensive support across product, GTM, hiring, and fundraising. Only a very small cohort is selected for deep engagement.

Prototype / MVP Revenue-Stage SaaS & Software Deeptech Equity-Free Student Entrepreneurs

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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.

Idea-Stage Prototype / MVP Biotech & Health Agritech Manufacturing & MSME Equity-Free

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₹2.2LUp to

Akash Coherent ImpactTech Program by AIC-IIITH Foundation

by AIC-IIITH Foundation

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

Idea-Stage Prototype / MVP Deeptech Social Impact Climate & Energy Equity-Free Under ₹10 Lakh

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BMW Group Startup Garage

by BMW Group

Global venture client unit of BMW Group offering paid proof-of-concept projects and long-term partnerships with full IP retention for startups.

Prototype / MVP Revenue-Stage SaaS & Software Deeptech Logistics & Mobility Equity-Free International

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₹5LUp to

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

by Andhra University

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

Idea-Stage Prototype / MVP SaaS & Software Biotech & Health Manufacturing & MSME Equity-Free Under ₹10 Lakh

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₹2L – ₹30LRange

iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway Prototype/PoC Funding Support

by iCreate

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.

Idea-Stage Prototype / MVP SaaS & Software Deeptech Equity-Free Student Entrepreneurs Gujarat Under ₹50 Lakh

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Nasscom Deeptech Club Launchpad Incubation Program

by NASSCOM

Virtual deeptech incubation with mentorship, IP/GTM masterclasses, and investor connects for TRL 5+ startups.

Prototype / MVP Revenue-Stage SaaS & Software Biotech & Health Deeptech Equity-Free

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IHFC Startup Incubation Program

by IHFC, IIT Delhi

IHFC (I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics) incubation program for Indian deep tech startups in CPS, Robotics, IoT, and AI, hosted at IIT Delhi, providing funding, mentorship, lab access, and more.

Prototype / MVP Revenue-Stage SaaS & Software Deeptech Equity-Free

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Equity

₹9CrUp to

Atoms X

by Accel

Pre-seed program backing mission-centric founders with breakthrough technology, products, or business models.

Idea-Stage Prototype / MVP Deeptech ₹1 Crore+

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₹7LUp to

Productisation Grant

under KSUM Grant Ladder (Kerala Startup Mission) · by Kerala Startup Mission

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

Prototype / MVP SaaS & Software Deeptech Equity-Free Government Kerala Under ₹10 Lakh

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₹2.5CrUp to

Technology Development Board (TDB) India-Finland Joint Innovation Call 2026

by Technology Development Board (TDB)

Bilateral India-Finland grant for sustainable energy, digital tech, and microelectronics R&D projects.

Prototype / MVP Revenue-Stage SaaS & Software Deeptech Climate & Energy Equity-Free Government International ₹1 Crore+

28 Aug 2026

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Equity

₹21L – ₹4.2CrRange

GRO8 Cohort 2 by 888VC

by 888VC

AI-enabled accelerator for pre-seed/seed tech startups, offering US $25k+ investment, mentoring, and investor access.

Prototype / MVP Revenue-Stage SaaS & Software Fintech Biotech & Health ₹1 Crore+

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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.

Idea-Stage Prototype / MVP SaaS & Software Biotech & Health Agritech Equity-Free

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Innovation Voucher Program

by Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT Hub)

Grant for Tamil Nadu hardware-based startups/MSMEs to develop prototypes and commercialize products.

Idea-Stage Prototype / MVP Manufacturing & MSME Deeptech Equity-Free Government Tamil Nadu

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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.

Idea-Stage Prototype / MVP SaaS & Software Biotech & Health Agritech Equity-Free Karnataka Maharashtra Under ₹10 Lakh

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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.

Idea-Stage Prototype / MVP SaaS & Software Biotech & Health Agritech Equity-Free Under ₹10 Lakh

Closed (15 Jun 2026)

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₹45LUp to

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

by Samsung R&D Institute India (SRI-B & SRI-N)

Up to ₹45L equity-free PoC grant for Indian startups to co-create next-gen mobile innovations with Samsung R&D India.

Idea-Stage Prototype / MVP Deeptech Equity-Free Under ₹50 Lakh

Closed (30 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.

Idea-Stage Prototype / MVP SaaS & Software Biotech & Health Agritech Equity-Free Under ₹10 Lakh

Closed (10 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.

Idea-Stage Prototype / MVP SaaS & Software Biotech & Health Agritech Equity-Free Government Andhra Pradesh Under ₹10 Lakh

Closed (14 Jun 2026)

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Infineon Co-Innovation Program (COINS)

by Infineon Technologies

Infineon's COINS program offers co-innovation partnership, free samples, and global market access for hardware, semiconductor, and embedded software startups.

Prototype / MVP Revenue-Stage Deeptech Equity-Free

Closed (30 Jun 2026)

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Techstars Anywhere Accelerator

by Techstars

Remote-first equity accelerator for early-stage startups worldwide, prioritizing deep tech, AI, robotics, and clean energy. Requires US timezone compatibility.

Prototype / MVP Revenue-Stage SaaS & Software Deeptech Climate & Energy

Closed (10 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.

Idea-Stage Prototype / MVP SaaS & Software Agritech Deeptech Equity-Free Student Entrepreneurs Under ₹10 Lakh

Closed (10 Jun 2026)

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Competition

₹1.5CrUp to

iDEX Open Challenge by DIO

under iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) · by Defence Innovation Organisation

Up to ₹1.5 crore equity-free defence grant for Indian startups, innovators, and MSMEs.

Idea-Stage Prototype / MVP Deeptech Space & Defence Equity-Free Government Competition ₹1 Crore+

Closed (30 Jun 2026)

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₹30L – ₹50LRange

SMT. Raj Kumari Jain Seed Fund for Innovation at PIEDS BITS Pilani

by PIEDS

Seed funding of ₹30–50 lakh for BITS Pilani students and recent alumni building innovation-led startups, combining non-matching and matching capital with institutional support from PIEDS.

Idea-Stage Prototype / MVP SaaS & Software Manufacturing & MSME Deeptech Equity-Free Under ₹50 Lakh

Closed (19 Jun 2026)

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Equity

₹50LUp to

NIDHI SSS Seed Support at GUSEC

under NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support System) · by GUSEC

Up to ₹50L seed support (equity/debt) for deeptech startups incubated at GUSEC.

Prototype / MVP Revenue-Stage SaaS & Software Deeptech Space & Defence Under ₹50 Lakh

Closed (7 Jun 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

What founders ask about this funding combination.

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.

Do deeptech prototype grants fund hardware and lab costs?

Yes — many cover equipment, materials, testing and prototype fabrication, not just salaries. Each scheme lists its eligible cost heads.

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