Equity-Free Startup Grants Up to ₹50 Lakh in India

Non-dilutive startup funding capped at ₹50 lakh — the mid-band of grant capital you never repay and never trade equity for. Enough to build and reach first customers without raising a round.

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₹2,000 – ₹10,000Range

Support for Digital Marketing — ₹2,000–₹10,000 for West Bengal Artisans

by Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal

A West Bengal government grant that helps individual artisans and industrial cooperative societies pay for digital marketing and e-commerce access. Individual artisans receive ₹2,000; cooperative societies receive ₹10,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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Debt / Loan
₹10LUp to

Charmashilpa Scheme: ₹10L Aid for Karnataka Leather Artisans

by Karnataka State Leather Industries Development Corporation (LIDKAR)

A Karnataka government scheme that gives leather artisans, artisan SHGs and co-operative societies up to ₹10 lakh per production unit — half as a ₹5 lakh subsidy and half as a ₹5 lakh bank loan — to modernise their workshops. Applications run on a rolling basis through the Seva Sindhu portal.

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₹15LUp to

Term Loan Scheme for Backward Classes — ₹15 Lakh Loan in Haryana

by Haryana Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections Kalyan Nigam

The Haryana Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections Kalyan Nigam gives term loans of up to ₹15 lakh at 6% to 8% annual interest to Backward Class residents of Haryana, so they can start a venture, buy equipment or build skills. Applications stay open all year on the Antyodaya-SARAL portal.

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₹5LUp to

Big Loan Scheme — ₹5L Term Loan for Delhi SC/OBC/Minority & PwD Entrepreneurs

by Delhi SC/ST/OBC/Minorities/Handicapped Financial and Development Corporation (DSFDC)

The Big Loan Scheme from DSFDC gives Delhi residents from Scheduled Caste, Other Backward Class, Minority, Safai Karamchari and Persons with Disabilities communities a term loan of up to ₹5 lakh to set up non-polluting income-generating businesses. Applications remain open round the year.

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Subsidy
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IPS Subsidy — Up to ₹50L for Medical, Diagnostics & AYUSH Units in DNH & DD

by Department of Industries, UT Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

A thrust-sector window of the Investment Promotion Scheme giving medical equipment, diagnostics and AYUSH products manufacturers in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu a 20% capital investment subsidy up to ₹50 lakh, plus a 60% credit-linked interest subsidy up to ₹50 lakh a year.

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₹10LUp to

Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme: Quality Certification Aid up to ₹10 Lakh for MSMEs

by Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat

A Gujarat government subsidy that reimburses 50% of national and international quality certification fees, pays 50% of testing equipment cost up to ₹10 lakh, and covers 65% of ERP implementation cost up to ₹1 lakh for manufacturing MSMEs. Applications run on a rolling basis via the Investor Facilitation Portal.

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Goa FICIPRRS — Up to ₹15L Certification & IPR Fee Reimbursement

by Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Government of Goa

A reimbursement scheme from the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Government of Goa that pays back up to ₹8 lakh of quality certification costs and up to ₹15 lakh of intellectual property registration fees for industrial units, recognised hospitals and educational institutions in the state.

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₹5.8L – ₹16.6LRange

GFCF Fund

by Global Fund for Community Foundations

Grants from US$7,000 to US$20,000 for community-philanthropy organizations globally, with rolling applications and focus on organizational strengthening.

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₹3L – ₹5LRange

NIEPA Grant-in-Aid Scheme

by National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration

The NIEPA Grant-in-Aid Scheme provides non-dilutive funding to educational institutions, universities, research organizations, and NGOs for studies, evaluations, and conferences in educational planning and administration.

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₹49,500Up to

RNS Hack_Overflow 2.0

by RNS Institute of Technology

RNS Hack_Overflow 2.0 is an annual 24-hour hackathon in Bengaluru hosted by RNS Institute of Technology, open to students and tech enthusiasts, with prizes up to ₹49,500 sponsored by Polygon, ETHIndia, and Aptos.

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LaunchPad 2026

by GRG Gen Nxt

Pitch your revenue-stage AI and Agri-Tech startup to leading investors and compete for cash prizes up to ₹50,000, along with potential funding consideration up to ₹50 lakhs.

Closed (15 Jul 2026)
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CARE Collective Fund

by GOT BAG

The CARE Collective Fund provides global impact grants of €10,000 (approx. ₹9 lakhs) to grassroots initiatives, social enterprises, and organizations dedicated to ocean health, plastic pollution, and climate action, with a focus on low-barrier access to funding.

Closed (4 Jul 2026)
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₹10.9LGrant

CARE COLLECTIVE FUND

by GOT BAG

A global impact grant by GOT BAG supporting grassroots initiatives, social enterprises, activists, and research projects focused on ocean health and climate action with a fixed grant of €10,000 (~₹10.91 lakh).

Closed (5 Jul 2026)
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XCITE by XLRI - Rural Incubation

by XLRI - Xavier School of Management

XCITE Cohort 1 by XLRI and NABARD offers incubation, mentorship, and seed grants up to ₹5L for early-stage rural, women-led, and tribal-led enterprises in Eastern/North-Eastern India.

Closed (18 Jul 2026)
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₹35,000Up to

CodeStone 1.0

by Rayat Bahra University

CodeStone 1.0 is a 24-hour hackathon at Rayat Bahra University, Mohali, challenging students to innovate across tech domains for cash prizes and internships.

Closed (30 Apr 2026)
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₹1.5LUp to

Social Innovation Summit 2026

by COEP Bhau Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Leadership

A competition for social entrepreneurs and startups building sustainable solutions for society and the environment — ₹50,000 grants for top 3 finalists plus mentorship at COEP's Bhau Institute, Pune.

Closed (5 Jun 2026)
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₹17,000Up to

GeoHack 26

by IIIT Bhubaneswar

GeoHack 26 is a geospatial hackathon by IEEE GRSS Kolkata and IIIT Bhubaneswar, challenging teams to build AI-driven solutions for real-world problems using geospatial data, with prizes up to ₹17,000.

Closed (20 Jun 2026)
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₹1,620Up to

Cyber_Coders

by —

A 10-day online hackathon focused on cybersecurity and web development, hosted by Idustries with a $18 prize pool. Open to global participants, runs June 13–22, 2026.

Closed (22 Jun 2026)
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₹22,000Up to

AI Nexus

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AI Nexus Hackathon 2026 by SRM Connects offers ₹22,000 in cash prizes, an internship for the winner, and participation certificates. Open to Indian college and engineering students, featuring online rounds and an offline finale.

Closed (7 Jun 2026)
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₹10,000Up to

CodeShield Hackathon 1.0

by Sri Indu College of Engineering and Technology

A national-level online cybersecurity hackathon organized by Sri Indu College of Engineering and Technology, challenging participants to build innovative defense tools with a ₹10,000 prize pool.

Closed (25 Apr 2026)
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₹20,000Up to

Technophilia Hackathon

by College of Vocational Studies, University of Delhi

Hybrid hackathon for students to build tech solutions across multiple domains, with a ₹20,000 prize pool, organized by Encrypt – The Tech Society of CVS, DU.

Closed (19 Apr 2026)
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₹30,000Up to

Open Loop

by Yenepoya School of Engineering and Technology

A national-level offline hackathon for Indian undergraduate students to build tech solutions, with a cash prize pool of ₹30,000 and additional rewards.

Closed (20 Apr 2026)
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₹10,000Up to

Insight 4.0

by Motilal Nehru College, University of Delhi

Online business strategy competition by Motilal Nehru College, DU, open to all Indian college students. Compete individually or in teams for cash prizes.

Closed (21 Apr 2026)
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₹65,000Up to

BugBash

by Newton School of Technology

A 24-hour national hackathon by Newton School of Technology focused on AI, problem-solving, and debugging, offering a ₹65,000 prize pool.

Closed (24 Apr 2026)
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₹7,000Up to

Trade Matrix

by Shivaji College, University of Delhi

Trade Matrix is an annual macroeconomic simulation by SPADE, Shivaji College, challenging undergraduate students to build and navigate a national economy with a ₹7,000 prize pool.

Closed (21 Apr 2026)
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₹50,000Up to

Cepheus 2.0

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A 24-hour hackathon hosted by GDG on Campus AIT & Code Club in Bengaluru, challenging developers and designers to build innovative solutions for real-world problems, with a ₹50,000 prize pool.

Closed (18 Apr 2026)
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₹1.8LUp to

Biothon 2026

by Marwadi University

An offline coding challenge by Marwadi University, Gujarat, focusing on IT, Biomedical Engineering, and Life Sciences Research with a ₹1.80 lakh prize pool.

Closed (20 Jun 2026)
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₹3.4LUp to

Intellify 4.0

by Marwadi University

Intellify 4.0 is a national-level hackathon at Marwadi University for Indian students, featuring hardware and software tracks with a ₹3.40 lakh prize pool.

Closed (14 Jun 2026)
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₹10,000Up to

Global Buildathon'26

by Baderia Global Institute of Engineering and Management

A 12-hour buildathon in Jabalpur for students, developers, and innovators to create solutions across EdTech, FinTech, Web3, and AI, with a prize pool of ₹10,000.

Closed (17 Jun 2026)
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₹2.3LUp to

E-Rakshak

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E-Rakshak is a cybersecurity and innovation hackathon by Surat City Police, NEXUS, and NIT Surat, challenging college students to build solutions for digital safety with a ₹2.25 lakh prize pool.

Closed (12 Jun 2026)
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₹22,500Up to

NexWave

by Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University

NexWave is a two-round online technical quiz and coding competition by Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University with a ₹22,500 prize pool.

Closed (21 Jun 2026)
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₹75,000Up to

Hack4Humanity

by —

Hack4Humanity 2026 is a global hybrid hackathon by IEEE JCTS Pune, challenging innovators to build solutions for humanitarian issues across Quantum Computing, Cyber Security, and AI for Societal Good, with a ₹75,000 prize pool.

Closed (15 Jun 2026)
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₹26,000Up to

Hackfluence 2026

by Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women

National-level online innovation challenge for engineering and B-school students with ₹26,000 prize pool and internship opportunity.

Closed (18 Jun 2026)
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MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0

by Ministry of MSME

National MSME innovation hackathon on frontier tech — renewable energy, Industry 4.0/5.0, robotics, automotive & more. Up to ₹15 lakh + incubation per approved idea. Open to Indian citizens 18+; apply 27 Jun–14 Jul 2026.

Closed (21 Jul 2026)
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₹3L – ₹3.5LRange

WCT-BEES Grants Programme 2026-27

by Wildlife Conservation Trust

The WCT-BEES Grants Programme offers small, equity-free grants of up to ₹3.5 lakh to Indian researchers and organizations for critical conservation research and grassroots projects across India, focusing on endangered species and threatened habitats.

Closed (20 Jul 2026)
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SoilBox Cohort 4

by RIIDL, Somaiya Vidyavihar University

SoilBox Cohort 4, anchored at riidl SVU and funded by OmniActive, offers Agritech startups grants up to ₹10 Lakhs, mentorship, and extensive ecosystem support to tackle critical agricultural challenges.

Closed (31 Jul 2026)
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Frequently asked questions

What founders ask about this funding combination.

What can a sub-₹50-lakh equity-free grant fund?
Product build, pilots, early hiring and go-to-market — without diluting your cap table. Larger than seed-grant size but still pre-Series-A scale.
Are these paid as a lump sum?
Usually in tranches against milestones rather than all at once. Each programme's disbursement terms are summarised on its page.
Who offers equity-free grants in this range?
Central seed-fund and innovation schemes, state startup missions and some corporate or foundation programmes all write non-dilutive cheques in the sub-₹50-lakh band. Each listing names its source.

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