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

AVISHKAR VENTURE STUDIO

6-month accelerator for Indian deeptech startups with MVP, offering up to ₹40L seed funding.

Bharat Startup Grand Challenge (BSGC) 2026

A DPIIT-approved national challenge for Indian startups with grants up to ₹5L, mentorship, and incubation.

JKEDI Startup Seed Funding Programme

JKEDI provides up to ₹20 lakh in non-repayable seed funding to early-stage startups registered on the J&K Startup Portal, to validate ideas and accelerate growth.

PMMY Kishore — MUDRA Loan ₹50,000 to ₹5 Lakh

Collateral-free business loan ₹50,001–₹5 lakh for growing micro-enterprises

Student Orientation Programme (SOP) - Cohort 14 under PM-RKVY

A government grant of up to ₹4 lakhs for Indian student innovators with transformative ideas in the agriculture sector, supported by PM-RKVY and incubated by CCSNIAM.

Agripreneurship Orientation Programme (AOP) - Cohort 14 under PM-RKVY

Grant of up to ₹5L for pre-seed agri-startups under PM-RKVY. Mentorship & incubation provided.

InnovaHack Chapter 1

National-level online hackathon by Elite Forums with cash prizes up to ₹7L and startup funding up to ₹2 crore.

AceSAT Education AI-Agent

Build an AI agent for SAT education — ₹9,300 prize pool. Open globally, online.

Hack-Nation — India

Global AI hackathon offering ₹27.9L+ in cash & API credits, plus ₹1.4Cr+ in API credits for participants.

AI Builders Hackathon

A global online hackathon by OSC with a ₹3.72 lakh prize pool — open to all skill levels, including Indian teams.

VoltHacks

A beginner-friendly online hackathon by Dialogate with a ₹1.93 lakh prize pool — open to global participants including Indian teams.

DSU DEVHACK 3.0

Dayananda Sagar University's national 36-hour hackathon with a total prize pool of ₹20 Lakhs+.

Arm Create: AI Optimization Challenge

A global online hackathon by Arm challenging participants to optimize AI workloads on Arm architecture — ₹7.44 lakh prize pool.

Clash of Coders 3.0

A national-level hackathon by Hacker's Unity and JECRC Foundation, Jaipur, offering a ₹2,00,000 prize pool, internships, and incubation support.

PMMY Shishu — MUDRA Loan up to ₹50,000

Collateral-free micro loan up to ₹50,000 for businesses in their earliest stage

Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2026

A global online deep tech hackathon with a ₹15.35 lakh prize pool, open to Indian teams.

Startup Agri Business Incubation Programme (SABI) - Cohort 14 under PM-RKVY

Up to ₹25 lakh grant and incubation for seed-stage agri-startups under PM-RKVY.

CS Girlies Annual Hackathon - Technology For Wellness

A beginner-friendly online hackathon by Computer Science Girlies with a ₹4.65 lakh prize pool, focused on technology for wellness.

HACKER HOUSE GOA 2026

India's premier 4-day builder residency in Goa for top developers, designers, and AI/Crypto creators, focused on shipping real products with ₹46.5 lakh+ in bounties.

Zero to Query: LingoQL Hackathon

A virtual hackathon to build projects using LingoQL — ₹46,500 prize pool for the best submission.

Hack the Arts

An open-ended online hackathon at the intersection of art and technology — ₹93,000 prize pool.

Coir Board Schemes — Coir Vikas Yojana

40% subsidy up to ₹10 lakh for coir processing units + free spinning wheels for women artisans

MicroCraft - Vibeathon

A solo coding hackathon with a ₹1,00,000 prize pool — for individual builders who love to code and experiment.

CIP Fellowship Program 2026

12-month online fellowship for emerging researchers with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries, offering stipend, research funds, mentorship, and training.

GFCF Fund

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

The Rice University Urban Sustainability Hackathon

A global online hackathon hosted by Rice University with ₹16.28 lakh prize pool focused on urban sustainability. Open to all.

DropHack

A 10-hour offline hackathon in Gurgaon for elite student developers — ₹50,000 prize pool across 5 tech themes.

Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026

Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026 offers grant funding from ₹2.49L to ₹12.45L for youth-led social ventures with impact evidence. No equity taken.

Bharat ClimateTech Initiative

Supports up to 8 early-stage climate-tech startups with ₹40 lakh grant, mentoring, and resources over 2 years.

PMMY Tarun+ — MUDRA Loan ₹10 Lakh to ₹20 Lakh

PMMY Tarun — MUDRA Loan ₹5 Lakh to ₹10 Lakh

Collateral-free business loan of ₹5–₹10 lakh for established micro-enterprises scaling up, under PMMY.

QuantumHacks

A virtual hackathon with ₹93,000 prize pool exploring quantum computing and its applications across databases, fintech, and more.

Tech Horizon 2.0 - National Level Hackathon

A 48-hour national-level hackathon in Hyderabad for students and professionals, featuring a significant cash prize pool and diverse innovation themes.

HackTitan

A beginner-friendly online hackathon with a ₹9.3 lakh prize pool, open to global participants including Indian teams.

APIIC 2nd Incubation & Ignition Call 2026

APIIC's 2nd Incubation & Ignition Call offers grant funding up to ₹10 lakh and structured incubation support for innovators and early-stage startups in healthcare and medical technology.

Open Atlas - AI for Social Good Hackathon 2026

A global AI hackathon for social good with a ₹9.3L prize pool, open to Indian participants.

Build With Bharat

A national-level 8-hour offline hackathon in Gurugram for Indian students — ₹30,000 cash prize pool.

NIEPA Grant-in-Aid Scheme

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.

Biodiv'Sport Grant Programme 2026 (Play for Nature)

Grants of ₹4.5L–₹13.5L for CSOs globally using sport to conserve IUCN Red List species or ecosystems. No equity taken.

CLCSS — Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme

15% capital subsidy on technology upgradation for MSME plant & machinery

SCLCSS — Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme for SC/ST Entrepreneurs

25% upfront capital subsidy up to ₹25L for SC/ST-owned MSEs on technology upgradation, operated via NSIC National SC-ST Hub.

India High School Exoplanet Data Challenge

A data challenge for Indian high school students to analyze exoplanet data — ₹9.58 lakh prize pool.

SIDBI Cohort Program – WISE SNDTWU Incubation Centre

A funding and incubation program by SIDBI and WISE SNDTWU Incubation Centre supporting innovative women-led startups across India with up to ₹10 Lakhs, expert mentorship, and strong ecosystem connections to scale their ventures.

IGNITE-75 MedTech Ideathon

A premier MedTech ideathon for Kerala engineering and medical students to develop multidisciplinary healthcare solutions with cash prizes, incubation, and mentorship.

Locus' Paygentic Hackathon - #2

The second week of Locus' virtual Paygentic Hackathon series, challenging teams to build with the BuildWithLocus suite for a share of the ₹3.72 lakh series prize pool.

Cross-Border Jobs Competition

Win a ₹9.3 lakh cash grant, mentorship, and network access for startups in cross-border labor mobility.

HackNex Season 2

A 24-hour national-level hackathon at JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani, focusing on AI/ML, FinTech, HealthTech, and more, with a ₹50,000 prize pool.

PMFME — PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises

35% capital subsidy up to ₹10L for micro food processing units under ODOP

HackPrix Season 3 | Build For Better

HackPrix Season 3 is a 36-hour in-person student hackathon in Hyderabad, offering a ₹2.79L+ prize pool for building innovative solutions. Organised by HackPrix and MLH, it features workshops, mentorship, and social events.

Odoo Hackathon 2026

Asia's largest recruitment hackathon with a ₹5,00,000 cash prize pool and direct job opportunities. Open to coders aged 18+.

Scheme for Reimbursement of Testing and Certification Charges for Start-ups and Telecom MSEs

A scheme by MeitY and DoT to reimburse up to 75% of telecom equipment testing and certification charges for DPIIT-recognized Start-ups and MSME-registered Micro & Small Enterprises, capped at ₹50 lakh.

Reimbursement of Expenses for Startups Operating from Leased/Privately Owned Premises Scheme

Reimburses operating expenses like internet, software, cloud services, and lease rentals for Goa startups in private premises, up to ₹10L over two years.

HackPrix Season 3

HackPrix Season 3 is a 2-day in-person hackathon in Kismatpur, India, designed to encourage new hackers to build unique and meaningful projects across diverse technologies.

HACKWAVE 2.0

HACKWAVE 2.0 is a 36-hour offline hackathon organized by GDG GTBIT, with a ₹1 lakh+ prize pool.

Scheme to Provide Grant In Aid for Prototyping Technology-Based Innovative Products under Virtual Innovation Register (VIR)

GSInC provides a grant of up to ₹20,000 for prototyping technology-based innovative products/ideas registered under the Virtual Innovation Register (VIR). This scheme supports students, startups, innovators, research faculty, and entrepreneurs across Goa.

Trademark Reimbursement Scheme

Goa Startup Mission offers up to ₹25,000 reimbursement for 50% of trademark registration costs for Goa-certified startups.

R&D Reimbursement Scheme

The R&D Reimbursement Scheme by Goa Startup Mission offers up to ₹10 lakh to local Goan startups for R&D expenses, including salaries of PhD and Master Degree holders.

Interest Subsidy Reimbursement Scheme

Goa-based startups can receive reimbursement of 10-30% of interest paid on commercial/bank loans, up to ₹10 lakh over two years, from the Government of Goa.

Hack&Chill3.0

Hack&Chill 3.0 is a multi-day offline hackathon in New Delhi, organized by GDGC ADGIPS, where teams build and compete for a ₹55,800 cash prize.

OneAquaHealth IEEE Global Hackathon

Global online hackathon for water health with ₹2.79L prize pool. Open worldwide to developers, data scientists, and innovators. Themes: Health, ML/AI, Social Good.

BASK(Business Achievement Spotlight for Kids) Monthly Pitch Competition

A monthly online pitch competition for kids to showcase business ideas — ₹55,800 prize pool.

PMEGP — Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme

15%–35% margin-money subsidy for new micro-enterprises via KVIC

SRCAS Hackathon 3.0 - What's the next big idea?

A national-level innovation challenge for Indian students, with ₹1,80,000 in cash prizes and a trip to Singapore.

Interledger on Campus (IoC) Mini-Grant Program 2026

Up to ₹4.15 lakh mini-grant for student-led projects in open payments and digital financial inclusion at universities worldwide.

WCT-BEES Grants Programme 2026-27

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.

XCITE Cohort 1 - Rural Business Incubation Programme

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.

Women Startup Program – NSRCEL x Kotak BizLabs (Cohort 6)

A comprehensive two-year incubation program empowering women entrepreneurs from idea to scale with grant support, mentorship, and access to India's leading startup ecosystem, powered by NSRCEL at IIM Bangalore and Kotak BizLabs.

Seed Capital Scheme

Provides a one-time non-repayable grant of up to ₹10 lakh to Goa startups to develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

IPR Reimbursement Scheme

Goa Startup Mission (SITPC) reimburses Goa startups for national and international intellectual property registration costs, up to ₹5 lakh.

Scheme for Patent Filing under Virtual Innovation Register (VIR)

Goa State Innovation Council provides a subsidy of up to INR 10,000 to cover provisional patent filing fees for innovators, students, and startups registered under its Virtual Innovation Register (VIR).

Locus' Paygentic Hackathon - #3

Week 3 of Locus' virtual Paygentic Hackathon, focusing on CheckoutWithLocus, with a share of ₹3.72 lakh in prizes.

SoilBox Cohort 4

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.

Udyogini Scheme — Karnataka Women Entrepreneur Loan & Subsidy

30%–50% subsidy on loans up to ₹3 lakh for women micro-entrepreneurs in Karnataka

Scheme for Goa Rajya Vidnyanik Puraskar (GRVP)

An annual cash prize competition by the Government of Goa to recognize Goan Innovators/Scientists for impactful innovations.

Ideabaaz — Season 2 & Startup Festival 2026

India's founder-first startup festival + Zee TV pitch show is back. Founders from any city, any stage, any sector pitch to a panel of investor "Titans" for a ₹25 Lakh per-startup cohort guarantee, live Demo Day at Bharat Mandapam (Aug 26–28, 2026) and Zee TV / Zee5 broadcast.

Codex Community Hackathon - Kochi

Build intelligent systems with OpenAI Codex at the Kochi hackathon and compete for API credits and ChatGPT Pro subscriptions.

WCT-Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Endangered Species Grants Programme (WCT-BEES Grants)

The WCT-BEES Grants Programme provides small grants up to ₹3.5 lakh to Indian researchers, conservationists, and organizations for critical conservation research and grassroots projects focused on endangered species and biodiversity in India.

ZED Certification — Zero Defect Zero Effect

Government-subsidised quality certification for MSMEs — 50%–80% subsidy on ZED certification costs

PM MUDRA Yojana — Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency

Collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh for micro and small non-farm businesses.

RNS Hack_Overflow 2.0

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.

ACE Design Sprint

An offline designathon in Delhi for college students to showcase their creativity and innovation, with cash prizes for top designs.

MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0

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.

Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme

Reimbursement of 80% of testing fees, up to ₹1,00,000, for SC/ST-owned MSEs to avail services from NABL/BIS accredited labs.

Reimbursement of membership in Government promoted E-Commerce Portals

Reimburses up to 80% (max ₹25,000) of annual membership fees for SC/ST-owned MSEs on government e-commerce portals.

Bank Loan Processing Reimbursement Scheme

Reimbursement of 80% of bank loan processing charges, up to ₹1,00,000, for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs.

Maruti Suzuki NURTURE Cohort 4 at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park

Pre-incubation cohort by Maruti Suzuki & IIM Calcutta Innovation Park for early-stage startups in mobility, manufacturing, sustainability and social impact — ₹13 lakh cash rewards, paid PoC and Japan immersion.

Bank Guarantee Charges Reimbursement Scheme

Reimbursement of up to ₹1,00,000 (or 80%) on Performance Bank Guarantee charges for SC/ST-owned MSEs participating in government tenders.

Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement Scheme

Reimbursement of 80% or up to ₹20,000 of the annual membership fee for Export Promotion Councils (EPC) for SC/ST-owned MSEs.

Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022: Lease Rental Assistance

DPIIT-recognized startups in MP get 50% lease rent reimbursement up to ₹5,000/month for 3 years.

Punjab Startup Policy: Interest Subsidy Scheme

Annual interest subsidy up to ₹5 Lakh for DPIIT-recognized Punjab startups on business loans.

Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program at IITM Pravartak

₹35,000/month stipend for up to 12 months for Indian innovators building CPS prototypes pre-incorporation at IIT Madras Pravartak.

IHFC READY Program

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.

NSRCEL Campus Founders Programme by IIM Bangalore

Equity-free grant up to ₹5L & incubation for student founders by IIM Bangalore.

Patent Reimbursement Incentives: Karnataka Startup Policy

Reimbursement of patent filing fees (₹2L–₹10L) for KBITS-registered incubated startups in Karnataka.

Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022: Investment-Linked Assistance

Government top-up for SEBI/RBI-recognized investments, up to ₹15 Lakh per instance, with women-led bonus.

Assam Scale-Up Grant — up to ₹50L for MASI Startups

Up to ₹50L state grant for MASI-recognised Assam startups — includes ₹5L Idea2POC component.

Jharkhand Startup Policy - Rental Assistance for Startups

50% reimbursement for office rent in Jharkhand STPIs, SEZs, or IT Parks for eligible startups.

Idea Grant

Equity-free grant up to ₹3L for Kerala-based tech startups at idea, PoC, or MVP stage.

Patent Assistance

Reimbursement of patent filing costs up to ₹5 lakh for DPIIT-recognized MP startups.

EDII-TN Innovation Voucher Program — AIC RAISE Hardware Cohort

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

Haryana Startup Policy 2022 Lease Rental Subsidy for Startups

Lease rental reimbursement up to ₹5L/year for DPIIT-recognized startups in Haryana; enhanced subsidy for women-led startups.

Bihar Startup Policy 2022 Seed Grant for Validation-Stage Startups

Interest-free seed loan for Bihar-registered validation-stage startups, with bonus for women/SC/ST/differently-abled.

Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022: Margin Money & Interest Subsidy Scheme

Provides margin money and interest subsidy for DPIIT-recognized startups in Madhya Pradesh.

Jharkhand Startup Policy: Sustenance Allowance

Monthly stipend for Jharkhand-registered startups with active full-time founders, turnover under ₹25 Cr, and less than 5 years incorporation.

Seed Fund Scheme - Kerala Startup Mission

Seed funding (loan) for early-stage Kerala startups working on innovative tech products.

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) For Startups

Government seed grant up to ₹20L and debt up to ₹50L for DPIIT-recognised Indian tech startups under 2 years old. Rolling applications.

Akash Coherent ImpactTech Program by AIC-IIITH Foundation

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

EngSUI Innovation Challenge

An equity-free grant of up to ₹20L by EIL & SIIC IIT Kanpur to turn novel ideas into working prototypes for Indian citizens and student innovators.

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

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

Scaleup Seed Fund

Collateral-free debt up to ₹25L for DPIIT-recognised, revenue-stage tech startups registered in Kerala, by KSUM.

Jharkhand Startup Policy: Utility Bills Reimbursement

30% reimbursement on internet and electricity bills (max ₹60,000/year) for Jharkhand-registered startups for up to 5 years.

Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022: Sustenance Allowance for Startups

Monthly ₹10,000 sustenance allowance for DPIIT-recognized startups in Madhya Pradesh, disbursed via incubators.

Punjab Startup Policy: Seed Funding for DPIIT Startups

Seed grant up to ₹15 lakh for DPIIT-recognized Punjab startups at PoC/prototype stage.

iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway Prototype/PoC Funding Support

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.

Cloud Storage Reimbursement

Reimburse cloud storage costs for DPIIT-registered startups in Haryana. Up to ₹2.5L annually, 75% of expenses.

D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge

BE3 challenge: cash + RD grant for bio-concept proposals, Indian nationals.

Women/Transgender Productization Grant

Equity-free KSUM grant up to ₹5L for women/transgender-led startups in Kerala to turn MVP into a market-ready product.

Seed Funding for Startups

Seed grant for DPIIT-recognized Haryana startups, up to ₹10 Lakh.

Productisation Grant

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

Market Acceleration Grant

KSUM's equity-free grant for early-revenue tech startups in Kerala to boost market reach, with up to ₹10 lakhs funding.

Greenovation DRE for Livelihoods Challenge – EarthON & Startup India

Up to ₹20L non-dilutive grant for 10 Indian startups building decentralized renewable energy solutions for rural livelihoods.

Punjab Startup Policy Lease Rental Subsidy

Lease rental reimbursement for DPIIT-recognized startups operating in Punjab.

Scaleup Grant

Up to ₹15 lakh equity-free KSUM grant for Kerala tech startups with ₹10L+ revenue (or ₹30L equity raised), for market expansion and customer acquisition.

StartinUp

Equity-free grants for DPIIT-registered startups in Uttar Pradesh, offering up to ₹18.35L in funding plus mentorship.

MSME Innovative Scheme: Design Component

Grant for manufacturing MSMEs to access design expertise, with support of up to ₹40L for projects like new product development. Government covers a majority of costs with no equity taken.

Haryana Startup Policy 2022 Patent Cost Reimbursement Scheme

100% reimbursement of patent filing costs for DPIIT-recognized Haryana startups.

Soft Loan Scheme for Women Entrepreneurs

Soft loan up to ₹15L for women-led Kerala startups with government/PSU orders.

Marketing Incentives: Karnataka Startup Policy (International Marketing Reimbursement)

Karnataka startups get up to ₹5 lakh reimbursement for international marketing; women founders preferred.

EDII Tamil Nadu Innovation Voucher Programme

Grant up to ₹7 lakhs for manufacturing MSMEs/startups in Tamil Nadu.

Assistance for Participation in Acceleration Programs

Reimbursement up to ₹2.5L/year for Haryana DPIIT-recognized startups joining acceleration programs.

Jharkhand Startup Policy: Marketing Assistance Grant

One-time marketing grant up to ₹10 Lakh for Jharkhand-registered startups under ₹25 Cr turnover and less than 5 years old.

Startup Srujan Seed Support (S4) – Cohort 3

Grants of ₹2.5–10 lakh for student innovators in Gujarat to develop prototypes and reach market readiness.

BCDD Grant by KSUM & BCDD Kerala

Equity-free grants up to ₹10L for OBC graduates in Kerala building tech startups, offered by KSUM and BCDD.

AIP (Agri-Startup Incubation Programme)

Grant up to ₹25L for West Bengal-based agri-startups at MVP/expansion stage.

Greenovation Urban Climate Resilience Challenge

Win up to ₹20 lakh and a ₹1 crore investment pathway for urban climate solutions in India.

SOP (Student Orientation Programme)

Grant up to ₹4L for West Bengal-based student innovators with agri-ideas.

UPJA 2026 — Pusa Krishi Incubation Program

Equity-free grant up to ₹25L for registered agri-startups with MVP or market-ready product.

WeaveX Textile Incubation Program – IIM Kozhikode Live

IIM Kozhikode Live's WeaveX program offers grants up to ₹50 lakh and mentorship for Indian startups innovating in the textile sector.

3 Month Pre-Incubation Program for Future Founders - AIC IIT Delhi

Free 3-month pre-incubation at AIC IIT Delhi for students and innovators (TRL 0-3); up to ₹3L prototype, ₹10L Haryana seed pathway.

Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme

Maharashtra grant for women-led DPIIT-recognized startups; ₹1L–₹25L non-dilutive funding.

PABI SOP 2026 by PAU Ludhiana (Student Orientation)

Idea stage program for students with innovative agri-food ideas, offering up to ₹4 lakh grant-in-aid.

NGRAIN: Agripreneurship Program

Grant up to ₹25 Lakhs for agripreneurs & startups in millet innovation.

NCPEDP–Mphasis Assistive Technology Hub Seed Grant 2026

Seed grant of up to ₹5 lakh for early-stage startups developing assistive technology for persons with disabilities, supported by NCPEDP and Mphasis.

DST NIDHI i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0

Grant up to ₹10L for S&T solutions targeting rural/societal challenges across focus areas.

Pusa Krishi Student Applications 2026

Equity-free grant up to ₹4L for student innovators with agri ideas or prototypes.

RKVY-RAFTAAR Scheme Student Agripreneurs – SIIC IIT Kanpur

Student agripreneurs with early-stage agritech ideas can secure up to ₹4 lakh grant and incubation at SIIC IIT Kanpur.

AOP (Agripreneurship Orientation Programme)

Grant up to ₹5 lakh for idea or prototype-stage agripreneurs based in West Bengal, offered by AFBIC, IIT Kharagpur.

NEST: Startup Training Program

Grant up to ₹5 Lakhs for startups in millet-based innovation, with training.

NSTEP – Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Grant up to ₹4 Lakhs for students & research scholars in millet-based innovation.

Innovate for Impact Challenge 2026

Global Innovate for Impact Challenge 2026 offers up to ₹45 lakh grant for early-stage agtech startups tackling food security worldwide.

IITK FinTech Spark Program

FinTech program for IITK UG students, offering grants up to ₹6 lakh and mentorship.

STPI OctaNE OCP 9.0 – Gaming & Entertainment (Aizawl)

Seed funding up to ₹25 lakh plus incubation for Gaming & Entertainment startups through STPI OctaNE OCP 9.0 in Aizawl, Mizoram.

Cummins CSR Grant for Climate & Sustainability Tech – Venture Center

Up to ₹20 lakh CSR grant from Cummins India and Venture Center for early-stage startups in climate and sustainability tech, focusing on real-world solutions.

PABI UDDAM Pre-Seed Programme 2026 by PAU Ludhiana

PABI UDDAM Pre-Seed Programme 2026 offers up to ₹5 lakh non-dilutive grant for innovative agri ideas, with incubation support from PAU Ludhiana.

PABI UDAAN Seed Programme 2026 by PAU Ludhiana

Incubation program for growth-stage agri startups with an MVP ready for commercialization.

2026 International SpaceTech Startup Supporting Program by TAcc+

Month-long Taiwan landing program for global spacetech startups with travel subsidy up to USD 2,500.

OctaNE Open Challenge Program (OCP): Animation 9.0

Incubation for Animation startups in India, with up to ₹25L seed funding at STPI Shillong.

TribePreneurs Idea Quest

A national challenge by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to identify and support tribal startups with prize money and structured incubation support.

LaunchPad 2026

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.

North East Growth Lab 2026

IIMA Ventures & SAP offer grants up to ₹5L, mentorship, and market access for early-stage startups from North East India.

Sustainability Hackathon 2026

A national hackathon by IIT Bombay-Honeywell Centre for students across India to develop innovative, scalable sustainability solutions, offering prizes, seed grants up to ₹50 Lakh, and incubation support.

Tribal Business Conclave 2026 — Open Grand Challenge

Ministry of Tribal Affairs grand challenge for DPIIT-recognised startups solving healthcare, education, and livelihood problems in tribal India — ₹12 lakh prize pool.

West Hacks

West Hacks is an online social entrepreneurship hackathon offering a $175 cash prize, open to global participants.

Moonshot Hackathon

A global online hackathon by Aethra with a ₹31.18 lakh prize pool — open to all, beginner-friendly, and focused on AI/ML and open-ended innovation.

Finance Case Competition 2025

Simandhar Education's Finance Case Competition challenges Indian students and professionals to evaluate a real-world corporate finance case, with cash prizes up to ₹20,000.

ET AI Hackathon 2.0

A nation-scale AI hackathon by Economic Times and Unstop for Indian students and professionals, offering a ₹10 lakh prize pool and career opportunities.

Build with MeDo Hackathon

Join Baidu's 'Build with MeDo' online hackathon for a $50K prize pool, focusing on AI/ML and low-code solutions.

Pitch Fest | Pitch Your Business Idea

An open hackathon by Masters' Union where students and young founders pitch their business ideas for cash prizes and mentorship.

D2C Online Merchandise Startup Challenge: iCEO 2026

A free online challenge for undergraduate students to build and profit from a D2C merchandise startup — ₹12,000 prize pool.

Insight 4.0

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

Vibe2Ship - India's Biggest Vibe-Coding Hackathon

A national-level online hackathon for students and professionals to build innovative solutions with mentorship from Google experts and a ₹3 Lakh prize pool.

Cyber_Coders

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.

Tekathon

Inter-college hackathon by Techno International Batanagar with ₹10,000+ prize pool.

BugBash

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

Cepheus 2.0

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.

NetElixir AIgnition 3.0

NetElixir AIgnition 3.0 is an online AI/ML hackathon for developers, data scientists, and students to solve real-world digital marketing challenges.

SNAPSURROUND 2026: Turn your surrounding into Gauranteed Cash

SNAPSURROUND 2026 is an online visual intelligence case competition from InteractUp, open to all students and professionals in India. Participants earn guaranteed cash rewards (₹800 per approved set) for capturing and organizing images from their surroundings.

NextGenHacks

NextGenHacks is an online, open-ended hackathon welcoming global participants to build innovative solutions for social good, with a $1,000 cash prize.

FutureHacks

An online beginner-friendly hackathon by The TechShare Project with a $2,310 prize pool, focused on social good and low/no-code projects.

AVANZARE V19.0 – 24-Hour National Level Hackathon

A 24-hour national-level hackathon at Kongu Engineering College for Indian UG/PG students — ₹50,000 prize pool plus internship opportunity.

Mind the Product presents World Product Day: Everyone Ships Now

A global online hackathon celebrating World Product Day — $10,000 prize pool for product builders of all skill levels.

Agentic Arena : Build the Future with AI Agents

National-level AI innovation challenge by TechVerse Solutions to build autonomous AI agents. Open to students and developers. Prizes up to ₹2,000 and certificates.

BFI-BIOME Fellowship at Venture Center

A 6-month fellowship for health-tech innovators offering up to ₹50K monthly stipend, mentoring, and lab access.

Elevator Pitch - Bengaluru Edition

A live on-camera pitch competition in Bengaluru offering a ₹1 Lakh unconditional grant for a 60-second pitch, judged by a prominent founder or investor.

Technophilia Hackathon

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.

BuildAI Tech PitchSprint 2026

A national AI hackathon and incubation program by ITEL Foundation, IndiaAI Mission, MeitY, and IIT Gandhinagar, offering cash prizes, incubation, and future grant opportunities for early-stage AI startups.

Statify 2.0 - GenAI Bootcamp

A free GenAI bootcamp and hackathon by IIT Bhubaneswar for students across India — ₹8,000 prize pool.

CaseVerse 2.0 - Case Study Competition

National-level case competition by NIT Rourkela for UG/PG students — ₹20,000 prize pool, multi-round format.

Trilytics'26: Analytics Case Competition

A national analytics case competition for Indian students, organised by IIM Calcutta, IIT Kharagpur, and ISI Kolkata, with Sun Pharma as title sponsor — prizes worth ₹2.5 L.

UDBHAV'26: The Ultimate 24-Hour Hackathon

UDBHAV'26 is a 24-hour offline hackathon hosted at Sage University, Indore, challenging student teams to build and ship real products for a ₹45,000 prize pool.

PiHacks Enhanced

PiHacks Enhanced is an online, beginner-friendly hackathon by PiHi CompSci, offering a $201 prize pool and focusing on gaming, AI, and machine learning.

Hackfluence 2026

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

Tribal Business Conclave Open Grand Challenge

Ministry of Tribal Affairs invites DPIIT-recognised startups to solve healthcare, education, and livelihood challenges for tribal communities — ₹12 lakh prize pool.

Ship to Get Hired - Gappy AI Hackathon

Build a real AI product using Lemma SDK, win ₹1 Lakh, and get hired by partner companies.

Your idea vs 1,000 other marketers. Let’s see where you actually stand.

An online marketing competition on Devpost by ConnectsBlue with a ₹10,000 prize pool.

ThreadCounty Web Development Hackathon 2026

Build the next-gen ThreadCounty SaaS platform in this solo web development hackathon for Indian students — ₹7,000 prize pool.

Brainwave

A virtual hackathon by ACT House with a ₹93,000 prize pool, open to global participants including Indian teams.

No Python. No Excuses. Build AI Agents with Mastra

A TypeScript-first AI agent hackathon by HiDevs & Mastra — build production-grade agents with Mastra, Qdrant, and Enkrypt AI. ₹50,000 cash prize pool.

GitLab Transcend Hackathon

A global online hackathon by GitLab with a $20,000 prize pool — open to developers, DevOps engineers, and AI enthusiasts worldwide.

Nexora'26

Online state-level hackathon for Rajasthan students, ₹10,000 prize pool + entry to Rabbitt AI finale.

The Arch : RAG and Agentic AI Hackathon

A high-stakes online hackathon challenging Indian undergraduate and postgraduate students to build scalable Agentic AI and Advanced RAG frameworks, with a ₹45,000 cash prize.

Moonshot Awards 2026

Equity-free grants up to ₹49.8L and two-year mentorship for young innovators aged 15-30 tackling UN SDGs.

Rentits Global Hackathon 2026

A global online hackathon by Rentits, powered by Meta, with a $45,000+ prize pool for student-life tools.

National Hub for One Health Innovation

CSR grant up to ₹5 lakh for startups innovating in food, feed, animal health, and bioprocessing, supported by Kemin Industries South Asia.

Hackathon 2026

A 72-hour global online hackathon by Codorra, challenging students and professionals to innovate in Mobile, AI, Web, and Cybersecurity, with cash prizes, internships, and domain offers.

Kaya AI IIT India Hackathon 2026

An online AI hackathon by Kaya with a ₹3,50,000 prize pool, open to Indian participants.

Agentic AI Hackathon Powered by Microsoft

Online Agentic AI Hackathon by Microsoft, cash prize ₹50,000.

GIFT IFIH Residential Program Batch 2 (Plug and Play)

GIFT IFIH's flagship equity-free incubation program for early-stage fintech startups, offering up to ₹1.5 lakh stipend, mentorship, and deep immersion within India's International Financial Services Centre (IFSC).

Deep Sight Challenge 2026

An 18-hour offline AI/ML/DL hackathon by Bennett University in Greater Noida with ₹10,000 cash prize pool.

Kalaburagi Rotti Global Challenge 2026

A competition to build a global food brand around GI-tagged Kalaburagi Rotti, with a cash prize of up to ₹3 lakh and incubation support.

AVINYA 2.0 Hackathon 2026

AVINYA 2.0 is a grand hackathon by SJCIT in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka, challenging UG students to build tech solutions across AI and Sustainable Mobility themes for a ₹3 Lakh prize pool.

Hack The Mind

Hack The Mind is a 24-hour social-impact hackathon by EFO NSUT, challenging teams to build tech solutions for community problems with prizes worth ₹70,000.

HackAmerica

Global online hackathon with $575 prize pool, focused on design and social good. Runs Apr 11 - May 23, 2026 on Devpost.

Calgary Maker Faire 2026 Designathon University Level

Online university-level designathon for Calgary Maker Faire 2026, with a $1,925 prize pool.

ReEnvision 2026 - Digital Horizon - Case Study Competition

A case competition on digital transformation hosted by XLRI Jamshedpur — ₹30,000 prize pool for teams of 1–3.

Global Goals Hackathon 2026

A 12-hour innovation sprint at SRM University AP, challenging undergraduate students to develop tech solutions for UN Sustainable Development Goals, with a ₹20,000 prize pool.

Excelium-SINE DeepTech Innovation Grant Program

Grant of up to ₹20L for early-stage DeepTech startups (TRL 4+) by SINE IIT Bombay & Excelium.

Queue Cure '26

A beginner-friendly full-stack hackathon to build a real-time clinic queue management system — hosted by Wooble with a ₹3,000 prize pool.

Open Loop

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

IndiaAI Startups Global: International Acceleration Programs for Indian AI Startups - 2026 2nd Cohort

A 4-month international acceleration program by IndiaAI Mission to help high-potential Indian AI startups expand into European markets.

GNEC Hackathon 2026 Spring - Compete For UN-Affiliated/NGO Internships & Prizes

Global online hackathon by GNEC for social good, offering $700 in prizes and UN-affiliated/NGO internships. Open to all skill levels.

Hack4Humanity

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.

NexWave

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

E-Rakshak

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.

Dron-O-War 1.0

National-level drone and aerial innovation championship hosted by JIIT Noida with a ₹8L prize pool.

CodeShield Hackathon 1.0

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.

Splunk Agentic Ops Hackathon

Splunk's Agentic Ops Hackathon challenges developers globally to build innovative AI/ML solutions using Splunk, with a $20,000 prize pool.

6th NHAI Innovation Hackathon — Retroreflectivity Solutions

Prize hackathon by NHAI seeking vehicle/drone-mounted and AI/ML retroreflectivity measurement solutions for Indian highways. Prizes up to ₹2,00,000.

HackArena 2.0 : Bangalore Zonals

Bangalore Zonal Round of HackArena 2.0, an in-person hackathon for students, with cash prizes up to ₹1.1L and chance to qualify for the Grand Finale in Delhi.

USAII® Global AI Hackathon 2026

A global online AI hackathon by USAII with a $15,000 prize pool — open to participants worldwide, including India.

The Anvil Hackathon

The Anvil Hackathon is a 24-hour, on-campus hackathon in Bengaluru for students and professionals across India, offering a ₹50,000 prize pool.

Odoo x Allenhouse Kanpur Hackathon '26

Odoo x Allenhouse Kanpur Hackathon 2026: A multi-round coding competition for Indian students, offering a ₹1.05 lakh prize pool and job opportunities.

HELPSTiR Innovation Challenge

Indian students: identify community problems, raise help requests on HELPSTiR, and design tech-driven solutions for social impact. ₹10,000 cash prizes.

Zepto Nova - Food Safety Innovation Challenge

Zepto, DPIIT, and FSSAI invite startups and innovators to develop AI and tech-driven solutions for critical food safety challenges across India's quick commerce supply chain, offering prize money and market access.

Mission Y4 Prakasam Police Hackathon 2026

National-level online hackathon by Prakasam Police to build AI-driven solutions for public safety and policing challenges.

Global Buildathon'26

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.

StoxraHack 2026 — India's Student FinTech & AI Trading Hackathon

India's largest online student hackathon focused on FinTech, AI, and Trading Technology, offering ₹3.15 Lakhs+ in prizes and internship opportunities.

MAKER'S ARENA 2.0

South India's 24-hour hard-tech hackathon for students and early-stage founders to prototype hardware innovations — up to ₹5 lakh grant for winners.

GeoHack 26

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.

Open Challenge Program 7.0 (OCP 7.0) - Visakhapatnam

An innovation challenge by STPI's Kalpataru CoE for Indian startups building Industry 4.0 solutions — up to ₹4 lakh seed funding, physical incubation space, mentorship, and VCs access.

Combrosia's Ideathon'26

Combrosia's Ideathon'26 is an online multi-stage business plan competition by Motilal Nehru College, challenging entrepreneurial mindset with a ₹10,000 prize pool.

Global AI Hackathon Series with Qwen Cloud

Global online AI hackathon by Alibaba Cloud with ₹41.85 lakh prize pool – open to Indian teams and individual builders.

Bizz Fiesta - CaseQuest

CaseQuest 2026 is a premier strategic case competition by Geeta University for Indian students, offering a ₹15,300 cash prize pool.

NextTuring: Blindfolded

NextTuring: Blindfolded is a unique memory and coding challenge by Newton School of Technology in Bengaluru, offering a ₹20,000 prize pool for solo coders.

Creator Colosseum Startup Competition: Student Founders. Real Startups.

A ₹53,475 prize pool startup competition for student founders, hosted online by Creator Colosseum. Beginner-friendly and open globally.

1st International Prosolve 2026

An international online hackathon by the Artificial Intelligence Society with a $1,979 prize pool for AI/ML projects.

AI Nexus

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.

Next Byte Hacks V3

A beginner-friendly online hackathon with a ₹9,300 prize pool, open to participants worldwide including India.

Bhumiutsav 2026 - The National Case Competition

A national case competition by SGNDKC for undergraduate and postgraduate students to develop sustainability strategies for a climate-tech startup, with cash prizes up to ₹9,000.

SmartAIthon 2026

A beginner-friendly online hackathon by IEEE KCE Student Branch CIS Chapter — ₹10,000 prize pool, open to all.

AI Startup Buildathon 2026 – Beauty Salon Marketplace Challenge

HackAIthon 2026

24-hour national-level AI hackathon in Sulya, Karnataka, with a ₹35,000 prize pool, focused on Data-Centric AI for students and developers.

MoAFW Agri AI Hackathon 2026 — Emerging Tech for Smarter Farming

MoAFW hackathon using GoI agri datasets for AI-driven farming solutions. ₹3L prize per winning team. Registration closes 20 Apr 2026.

The Social Hackathon 2026

A national-level 24-hour innovation challenge by CMRIT Bangalore, focusing on societal problems with a ₹50,000 prize pool and internship opportunities.

HackArena 2.0 – Online Zonals

Online qualifying round for HackArena 2.0, focusing on Generative and Agentic AI, for Indian undergraduate and postgraduate students, with selected teams advancing to the Delhi Grand Finale.

Open Source Hackathon

A nationwide open-source coding challenge for Indian students and professionals with a ₹20,000 prize pool.

UI/UX Solo Design Challenge || Pixels 2026

A solo UI/UX design challenge by SIES College of Management Studies, testing real-world design thinking with a ₹1,800 cash prize pool.

Reddit’s Games with a Hook Hackathon

Global online hackathon by Reddit to build games with a hook — ₹37.2 lakh prize pool.

Guesstimate Challenge

Test your analytical thinking and business intuition in this Guesstimate Challenge, open to undergraduate students with a ₹5,000 prize pool.

Intellify 4.0

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.

CARE COLLECTIVE FUND

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).

Hackathon (Hardware and Software) - Nirmith'26

Nirmith'26 is a national-level hardware and software hackathon hosted by NMIT Bangalore, challenging Indian undergraduate students to build and demonstrate real-world solutions for a ₹1,00,000 prize pool.

Bharat Academix CodeQuest

A national-level online hackathon by Bharat Academix for Indian students, developers, and professionals, featuring a ₹2,60,000 cash prize pool and internship opportunities.

Astra Defence Tech Expo 2026- Project Competition

A student-driven defence and technology project competition by BMSIT&M, Bengaluru, featuring a ₹50,000 cash prize pool and certificates.

Bizz Fiesta - LeadSpark

Team-based case competition by Geeta University with a ₹17,500 prize pool for students.

InOut2k26

A 36-hour inter-college hackathon by JSS Institutions, Noida, offering cash prizes and internships for Indian students.

Bizz Fiesta - MasterStroke

Geeta University's MasterStroke 2026 is a negotiation championship for teams of two, with a cash prize pool of ₹16,400.

RASTA — National Level Startup and Innovation Challenge (WIF)

Wainganga Incubation Foundation's national startup & innovation challenge — ₹3.5L cash prize pool plus 2-year incubation for top 10 startups, finale at Nagpur.

SheBuilds

A 12-hour hackathon for girls to build creative tech solutions, with prizes up to ₹30,000, on April 24, 2026 in Bengaluru.

Agentic AI Hackathon Powered by Microsoft In Collaboration with JIT Borawan

A 30-hour offline Agentic AI hackathon in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, powered by Microsoft, with a ₹50,000 cash prize pool.

UCI Design-a-thon 2026

UCI Design-a-thon 2026 is an online design competition by UC Irvine with a $5,048 prize pool. Open globally to all skill levels.

TIT Srijan 2026 - 24 Hours National Level Hackathon

A 24-hour national-level hackathon by Technocrats Institute of Technology, Bhopal, for UG/PG students across India, featuring a ₹30,000+ cash prize pool and incubation support.

SuperNova Hacks 2.0

SuperNova Hacks 2.0 is a hackathon offering ₹60,000 in cash prizes for undergraduate student teams.

#include 1.0

A multi-round technology innovation hackathon for Indian students, with ₹30,000+ cash prizes and AWS mentorship.

Greenovation DRE for Livelihoods Challenge 2026

Up to ₹20L non-dilutive funding + bootcamp + EarthON Gurukul incubation for Indian clean-energy startups solving rural livelihood challenges.

BLOCKQUEST 2026: AI Arcade Game Development Challenge

BLOCKQUEST 2026 is an AI arcade game development challenge by SRMIST ACM SIGAI, inviting students to innovate and build games with AI for a ₹7,000 prize pool.

Simply Updify InnovateX 2026 – National Level Online Hackathon

Simply Updify InnovateX 2026 is a national-level online hackathon with a prize pool of ₹17,500, open to students, freshers, and professionals across India.

School2Startup National Innovation Challenge

A national online innovation challenge for Indian students and early-stage innovators, focusing on startup thinking, pitch building, and entrepreneurship, with a ₹10,000 prize pool.

Next Byte Hacks V2

An online, beginner-friendly hackathon by Next Bytes with a $100 prize pool, open to all skill levels.

Vision Genix 2026 – AI Video Generation Using Prompt Engineering

Vision Genix 2026 is an innovation challenge in Hyderabad for individuals and teams to create AI-generated videos using prompt engineering, featuring a ₹3,000 cash prize pool.

LUMA Hackathon: Pitch your idea, win up to $500

An online beginner-friendly hackathon by LUMA to pitch ideas and win up to $500.

Vibe-a-thon

A national-level intercollege hackathon by NMIT for engineering students to build AI-powered solutions, offering a total prize pool of ₹1.30 Lakh.

Google Cloud Rapid Agent Hackathon

Build AI agents with Google Cloud in this global online hackathon, competing for a $50,000 prize pool.

Youth Code x AI

Online hackathon by Youth Code Foundation with $2,700 prize pool for AI, mobile, and web solutions. Beginner-friendly and globally open.

VoxaOS - AI Innovation Challenge

An online AI innovation challenge by VoxaOS for students and young professionals to build AI-powered solutions, offering cash prizes and VoxaOS credits.

VC Arena – The Apex Investor Challenge

LaunchHacks V

LaunchHacks V is an online hackathon for developers of all skill levels, offering a $575 prize pool.

Social Innovation Summit 2026

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.

Ascend 2026: Global Case Study Competition

An online global case study competition focused on supply chain management, offering a ₹30,000 cash prize pool and pre-internship opportunities.

United Hacks V7

A global online hackathon by Hack United, offering a ₹24.5 lakh prize pool for participants of all skill levels to innovate across various themes.