Idea-Stage Startup Grants Under ₹10 Lakh in India

Small, fast grants under ₹10 lakh for idea and pre-product founders in India — seed-scale cheques to build a first prototype or run an early experiment, usually with light eligibility.

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₹5LUp to
by R-ABI (RKVY-RAFTAAR)

ANKURAN - R-ABI Agri-Entrepreneurship Orientation Program

The ANKURAN program offers non-dilutive pre-seed grants up to ₹5 lakh for farmers, students, and young entrepreneurs with innovative agricultural business ideas.

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Closes in 13d (15 Jun 2026)View
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₹4.2LGrant
by IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation

Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program at IITM Pravartak

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

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₹3L – ₹5LRange
by Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH)

AP Build Grant — Build with AI: RTIH Startup Sprint

Equity-free grant of ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh for Andhra Pradesh-based startups and MSMEs, combined with a 4-week intensive sprint to develop an AI prototype.

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Closes in 12d (14 Jun 2026)View
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₹10LUp to
by Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI, NIT Hamirpur

Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0 — NIT Hamirpur

The Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0 offers up to ₹10 lakh in seed funding for early-stage startups focusing on deeptech, energy, agritech, and healthtech.

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Closes in 8d (10 Jun 2026)View
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₹2.5L – ₹10LRange
by Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub)

Startup Srujan Seed Support (S4) – Cohort 3

The Startup Srujan Seed Support (S4) program provides grants from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹10 lakh for young innovators and early-stage startups in Gujarat.

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₹10LUp to
by Department of IT and E-Governance, Government of Jharkhand

Jharkhand Startup Policy: Marketing Assistance Grant

Jharkhand Startup Policy provides a one-time marketing grant of up to ₹10 Lakh for startups registered in the state, operating for less than five years with an annual turnover under ₹25 Crore.

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Frequently asked questions

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What can a sub-₹10-lakh idea grant fund?
A prototype, an early pilot or a first market test — enough to de-risk the idea before raising more. They're validation capital, not growth capital.
Are small idea-stage grants easier to win?
Eligibility is often lighter and cycles faster, though selection remains competitive. They're a strong first non-dilutive win.

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