Government Startup Grants Up to ₹50 Lakh in India

BIRAC - Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme

Up to ₹50L grant for biotech startups in India to transform innovative ideas into commercially viable products.

Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0)

SSIP 2.0 by the Government of Gujarat offers grants and IP support to students and alumni up to age 35 for innovation and startups, with funding up to ₹2.5 lakhs per prototype.

North East Entrepreneurs Development (NEED)

Grant of up to ₹10L for entrepreneurs in India's North East Region, supported by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.

Micro Finance (NEDFL Scheme)

Debt funding up to ₹10L for startups in North Eastern Region under NEDFL Scheme by Ministry of DoNER.

Karnataka Grassroot Innovation Programme

Grant up to ₹4L for Karnataka grassroots innovators to develop and scale local solutions.

Student Orientation Programme at ICAR-IVRI

A grant-based program up to ₹4L for student-led agri-innovations with mentorship, workshops, and incubation support at ICAR-IVRI.

Startup Odisha - Financial Assistance for Recognized Startups

Startup Odisha offers grants up to ₹16L for recognized startups, including monthly allowance, product development, and subsidised incubation.

NIDHI Entrepreneur-in-Residence

A stipend-based program by DST that supports aspiring entrepreneurs with mentorship and co-working space at participating TBIs.

Samriddhi Agripreneurship Incubation Programme at ICAR-IVRI

Grant of up to ₹25L for seed-stage agri startups with an MVP at ICAR-IVRI R-ABI.

Startup Manipur - Revenue Stage Financial Assistance (Grant & Loan)

Startup Manipur offers revenue-stage businesses up to ₹30L grant (30% subsidy) plus 65% bank loan, mentorship, and market linkage for domiciled entrepreneurs.

RKVY-RAFTAAR Startup Agri-Business Incubation Scheme

Grants for agri-startups incubated at R-ABIs, up to ₹25L, under Ministry of Agriculture.

Agri-Tech Grant Scheme

Grant for DPIIT-registered Tamil Nadu agritech startups: ₹10L early-stage or ₹25L for market expansion.

Patent Reimbursement (Indian)

Government subsidy reimbursing up to ₹2L for granted patents filed by startups registered in Uttar Pradesh.

Maharashtra Startup Week

A Government of Maharashtra grant program offering top startups work orders, mentoring, and access to government machinery to pilot solutions in state departments.

Patent Reimbursement (International)

Uttar Pradesh-based startups can get up to ₹10L reimbursement for granted international patents.

Grant for Research & Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles (GREAT)

GREAT provides up to ₹50L grant-in-aid for technical textiles innovations to young innovators, scientists, and startups for prototyping and commercialization.

Sustenance Allowance

Monthly ₹17,500 grant for up to 25 idea-stage startups per incubator in Uttar Pradesh for one year.

Idea Grant (Student Innovator)

Kerala Startup Mission's Idea Grant for student innovators provides up to ₹2L to develop initial ideas with commercial potential.

Scheme for assistance for Startups/ Innovation – Gujarat Industrial Policy 2020

Government of Gujarat provides grants up to ₹30L for startups based in the state.

DSIR - Promoting Innovations in Individuals, Start-ups and MSMEs (PRISM)

DSIR's PRISM scheme supports Indian innovators, startups and MSMEs to turn ideas into prototypes and enterprises through grants from ₹2 lakh to ₹50 lakh.

SAMRIDH (Startup Accelerator of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development and Growth)

SAMRIDH offers up to ₹40 lakh grant to accelerate product innovation, development and growth for tech startups in the scaling-up stage.

NIDHI Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring Innovators and Startups (PRAYAS)

NIDHI-PRAYAS provides up to ₹10L in grant funding for young innovators to develop prototypes at Technology Business Incubators across India.

Seed Capital/Marketing Assistance

A milestone-based grant of up to ₹7.5L for Uttar Pradesh startups launching their MVP.

Startup Manipur - Idea Stage Grant

Government of Manipur grant of ₹1.5L – ₹3L in two installments with up to 3-month incubation for innovative ideas.

Prototype Grant

Get up to ₹5L in grant funding to build your MVP. For DPIIT and StartinUP registered startups in Uttar Pradesh.

Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana

PMMY provides collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm micro enterprises in India.

Startup Manipur - Stand Up Stage Financial Assistance (Grant & Loan for Deprived Sections)

Financial assistance for deprived-section entrepreneurs in Manipur: 30% grant up to ₹30L plus loan.

6th Open Challenge Program (OCP) of Electropreneur Park, Bhubaneswar

A grant-based seed funding program for early-stage ESDM startups, offering ₹2 lakh seed grant, ₹50,000 for components, and incubation support.

Navodaya Agripreneurship Orientation Programme at ICAR-IVRI

A one-month training-cum-internship program for agri-entrepreneurs with potential pre-seed funding up to ₹5L.

MeitY Startup Hub - TIDE 2.0 Scheme

TIDE 2.0 is a MeitY scheme that provides grants of ₹4L–₹7L to tech startups in IoT, AI, Blockchain, etc., via incubation centers across India.

Youth Startup Loan Scheme (Under SKEWPY)

The Youth Startup Loan Scheme under SKEWPY provides soft loans up to ₹8L to unemployed youth in Jammu & Kashmir to start new enterprises.

Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)

Credit-linked subsidy scheme from Ministry of MSME for establishing new micro-enterprises in manufacturing or services, with funding up to ₹50 lakh via banks.

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.

PMMY Shishu — MUDRA Loan up to ₹50,000

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

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.

Coir Board Schemes — Coir Vikas Yojana

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

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.

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.

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.

PMFME — PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises

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

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.

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.

PMEGP — Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme

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

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.

Matching Grant Scheme

Goa Startup Mission offers an equity co-investment of 25% matching funds, up to ₹25 lakh, for Goa-based pre-product launch startups that have raised prior funding from a recognized source.

Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (ASIIM)

A Government of India initiative providing equity funding, incubation and mentorship to SC youth bringing innovative, technology-driven ideas to life.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

TN Space Tech Fund by StartupTN

Matching equity fund up to ₹50 lakh for DPIIT-recognized space-tech startups in Tamil Nadu, covering satellite tech, GIS, AI for space, orbital logistics, and downstream space applications.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Punjab Startup Policy Lease Rental Subsidy

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

Access Programme

A grant and investment programme by Hub71 offering up to AED 750,000 for pre-seed to Series A tech startups relocating to Abu Dhabi.

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.

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.

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.

Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) 25th Call

BIRAC's flagship grant supporting early-stage biotech startups from ideation to proof of concept, offering up to ₹50 Lakhs in milestone-based funding.

ANKUR - Seed Stage Program at ICAR-CIRCOT R-ABI

Seed-stage grant up to ₹25L for agri-startups from Maharashtra & Goa, offered by ICAR-CIRCOT R-ABI under RKVY-RAFTAAR.

Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026

Youth-led startups get seed grants up to ₹3.5L, mentorship, bootcamp for responsible consumption innovations. Apply by 20 Mar 2026.

DDWS Innovation Challenge 2025–26

National innovation challenge by DDWS & IIT Madras offering up to ₹3L grant for water testing devices and sanitation plastic waste disposal solutions.

TANSEED 8.0 by StartupTN

TANSEED 8.0 by StartupTN offers equity-linked grants of ₹10L-₹15L plus a year-long accelerator for early-stage startups.

Blockchain India Challenge - MeitY & C-DAC

National blockchain and Web3 startup challenge for citizen-centric solutions

UPJA 2026 — Pusa Krishi Incubation Program

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

DPCC Innovation Challenge for Air Pollution Reduction

DPCC seeks low-cost, scalable tech solutions to reduce PM2.5/PM10 emissions in Delhi, with testing costs covered and cash prizes up to ₹50 lakh.

AI & AgriTech Innovation Center - Track 1: Discovery & Ideation

Seed grant of up to ₹40L for early-stage AI/agritech ideas under Maharashtra's Maha Agri-AI Policy. Includes mentorship, datasets, and sandbox access.

GENESIS Pilot Program

STPI's GENESIS Pilot Program offers up to ₹40L grant to deep-tech and ESDM startups in Odisha's Tier-II/III cities for pilot projects with corporates or PSUs.

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.

iAccelerate 4.0 – Tamil Nadu Hardware Accelerator for Prototype & Product Startups

Tamil Nadu Hardware Accelerator for Prototype and Product startups, providing funding and mentorship to hardware startups in Tamil Nadu.

NGRAIN: Agripreneurship Program

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

AgriFood Startup Seedcamp by AIC Anand Foundation

Equity-linked seed support up to ₹25L for agri-food startups across India run by AIC Anand Foundation.

Gramam Thorum Puthozhil Scheme

Equity-free seed grant of up to ₹1L for rural startups in Tamil Nadu villages, with incubation support from StartupTN.

Green Energy & Climate Action Challenge under Bharat Startup Grand Challenge

A grant challenge for startups innovating in green energy and climate action, offering up to ₹5L in funding.

ELEVATE 2025 Challenge (Grant-in-Aid) by Startup Karnataka

Government of Karnataka grant of up to ₹50L for early-stage startups to develop proof of concept, with mentoring and incubation support.

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.

Ignition Grant under the NIDHI iTBI Scheme at AdtU

Up to ₹10L grant for Healthcare & ICT startups under NIDHI iTBI at Assam down town University. Closes 25 July 2025.

MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0

Ministry of MSME's hackathon offering up to ₹15L grant and incubation for innovative ideas addressing national challenges.

AgriNext Startup Innovation Grant by Kerala Startup Mission

AgriNext is a flagship agri-tech startup grant by Kerala Startup Mission, offering up to ₹25L and incubation to 150 agri-tech startups in Kerala.

NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP) at CIBA

Seed funding grant for DPIIT-registered startups incubated at CIBA, up to ₹40L.

MeitY GENESIS PILOT Program

MeitY GENESIS PILOT provides up to ₹40L grant for tech startups from Tier-II/III cities to run real-world pilots with corporates.

iAccelerate Batch 2

Deep tech accelerator for startups in Tier 2/3 cities of Tamil Nadu (TRL 3+).

Sustainable Solutions for Hilly Region Development & Livelihood Promotion Challenge at BIC

Competition for startups solving hilly region challenges; up to ₹25,000 grant.

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.

MeitY GENESIS Matching Investment Scheme

MeitY’s matching equity investment up to ₹50L for tech startups from Tier II/III cities, including a 6-month acceleration program.

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.

UDAY - Pre-seed Stage Program at ICAR-CIRCOT R-ABI

UDAY pre-seed grant up to ₹5L for agri-startups from Maharashtra & Goa to turn ideas into prototypes.

SIT Innovators Hackathon 2026 by AIC T-Hub Foundation

24-hour hackathon with ₹1L prize pool, T-Hub ecosystem access, and MVP support.

IT Application in Graphic Design Open Challenge Program (OCP) 8.0

Open Challenge Program (OCP) 8.0 by STPI OctaNE CoE, Kohima offers up to ₹25L grant for startups developing IT solutions in graphic design, with mentorship, incubation, and networking support.

RTIH Catalyst Incubation Program Cohort 1

Up to ₹30L for revenue-ready startups with early traction and POCs

OctaNE Open Challenge Program (OCP): Animation 9.0

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

Sustainable Manufacturing Innovation & Acceleration Program

Non-dilutive grant of up to ₹25L for hardware startups at TRL 5+ to scale from prototype to market, supported by T-Works and HDFC Bank Parivartan.

ARAMBH - Student Program at ICAR-CIRCOT R-ABI

ICAR-CIRCOT R-ABI's ARAMBH program offers up to ₹4L grant to student entrepreneurs from Maharashtra & Goa for agri-startup ideation to Proof of Concept.

V-FUND 6.0 – Women 2026 Accelerator Program

V-FUND 6.0 by VELS Innovation Council offers seed funding up to ₹2L and incubation for women-led startups in Tamil Nadu. Apply by Feb 15, 2026.

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Program at Maker Village

A 12-month government grant of up to ₹4L for ICT startups to build an MVP, hosted by Maker Village.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

STPI CoE-EA: Schneider Electric Open Challenge Program 3.0

An open challenge by STPI CoE-EA and Schneider Electric offering equity funding up to ₹25 lakh for Industry 4.0 and enterprise tech startups.

Open Challenge Program (OCP) Cohort 1 at NERVE CoE, Nagpur

18-month equity-based incubation for AI/DeepTech startups with up to ₹50L seed funding, GPU infrastructure, and GTM support at NERVE CoE, Nagpur.

Open Challenge Program (OCP) 1.0 at SmartAgri CoE, Bhilai

An open challenge by STPI's SmartAgri CoE in Bhilai, offering incubation, lab access, mentorship, and up to ₹35 lakh seed funding to AgriTech startups.

NUZEN Agri-Startup Grant for Student Innovators – NaaViC (ICAR-NIVEDI)

NUZEN Agri-Startup Grant by NaaViC/ICAR-NIVEDI awards up to ₹4L non-dilutive grant to student innovators for agriculture and allied sector ideas at idea-to-prototype stage.

ELEVATE Aspire 2026 — Startup Karnataka Grant (Beyond Bengaluru)

One-time grant up to ₹50L for Karnataka startups registered outside Bengaluru Urban.

ELEVATE 2026 — Startup Karnataka Grant-in-Aid Program

Government of Karnataka grant up to ₹50L for proof-of-concept. Non-dilutive, milestone-based, with mentoring support.

SRIJAN - R-ABI Student Entrepreneurship Programme

Non-dilutive student grant for agri-business ideas: up to ₹4L per student, no DPIIT registration needed. Open to students in Uttar Pradesh.

AP Build Grant — Build with AI: RTIH Startup Sprint

₹3–5L equity-free grant + 4-week AI prototype sprint for Andhra Pradesh startups & MSMEs.

ELEVATE Shakti 2026 — Startup Karnataka Women-Led Grant

One-time grant up to ₹50L for women-led Karnataka startups (51%+ women equity).

ANKURAN - R-ABI Agri-Entrepreneurship Orientation Program

Non-dilutive pre-seed grant up to ₹5L for farmers, students, youth with agri-business ideas.

ELEVATE Unnati 2026 — Startup Karnataka Grant for SC/ST Founders

A one-time grant of up to ₹50 lakh for Karnataka-registered startups where SC/ST founders hold at least 70% equity.

PRASFUTAN - R-ABI Seed Stage Funding for Agriculture Startups

Non-dilutive seed grant up to ₹25L (85% funding) for MVP-stage agri startups at R-ABI incubators.