Deeptech Startup Grants Up to ₹50 Lakh in India

Deeptech funding capped at ₹50 lakh — non-dilutive and milestone-based grants for AI, robotics, semiconductor and hard-science founders building capital-heavy products in India.

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₹4.2LGrant
by IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation

Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program at IITM Pravartak

The Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program at IITM Pravartak offers Indian innovators a monthly stipend of ₹35,000 for up to 12 months to develop Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) prototypes before company incorporation.

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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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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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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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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

Frequently asked questions

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Is ₹50 lakh enough for deeptech R&D?
It funds a meaningful prototype or pilot phase, typically tranched against technical milestones. Larger crore-scale programmes exist for later stages.
Which ministries fund deeptech grants?
DST, MeitY and BIRAC run the core deeptech schemes, with defence-innovation programmes for strategic sectors. See each listing for the source.

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