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₹2.3CrUp to
Thiel Fellowship — $250K Grant for Young Founders Under 22
by Thiel Foundation
₹2.25 crore equity-free grant for founders aged 22 or younger, drop out of college and build for two years.
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Startup grants in India
Non-dilutive government schemes and institutional grants for Indian startups — capital you never repay and never give up equity for. Filter by sector, amount, stage and deadline.
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DBDIC Incubation Cohort 2026
by Dr. Bansi Dhar Incubation Centre (DBDIC)
Research-to-market incubation for deep tech startups in climate, biotech, materials, and other emerging technologies.
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₹5,000 – ₹1.8LRange
Jharkhand Startup Policy: Sustenance Allowance
under Jharkhand Startup Policy · by Department of IT and E-Governance, Government of Jharkhand
Monthly stipend for Jharkhand-registered startups with active full-time founders, turnover under ₹25 Cr, and less than 5 years incorporation.
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₹20L – ₹50LRange
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) For Startups
under SISFS (Startup India Seed Fund Scheme) · by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
Government seed grant up to ₹20L and debt up to ₹50L for DPIIT-recognised Indian tech startups under 2 years old. Rolling applications.
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₹20LUp to
EngSUI Innovation Challenge
by SIIC IIT Kanpur
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.
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BMW Group Startup Garage
by BMW Group
Global venture client unit of BMW Group offering paid proof-of-concept projects and long-term partnerships with full IP retention for startups.
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₹5LUp to
Andhra University Centenary Innovation & Impact Grant (AUCIIG) — RUSA 2.0
by Andhra University
Up to ₹5L grant for Andhra University students, faculty, and researchers building innovations and startups.
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ASTRA 1.0 (Advanced Solutions in Technology for Resilience & Autonomy)
by T-Works
3-month defence tech accelerator by T-Works for PoC-ready/early-revenue hardware startups. Equity-free with lab access and mentorship.
7 Sept 2026
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AI and Technology Solutions for Women's Livelihoods
by Gates Foundation
Grant program backing AI and technology solutions that improve income, capital access, and market linkages for women workers and micro-entrepreneurs in agriculture, informal work, the gig economy, and care services.
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Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022: Sustenance Allowance for Startups
under Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022 · by Department of MSME, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Monthly ₹10,000 sustenance allowance for DPIIT-recognized startups in Madhya Pradesh, disbursed via incubators.
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Nasscom Deeptech Club Launchpad Incubation Program
by NASSCOM
Virtual deeptech incubation with mentorship, IP/GTM masterclasses, and investor connects for TRL 5+ startups.
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₹15LUp to
Punjab Startup Policy: Seed Funding for DPIIT Startups
under Punjab Startup Policy · by Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab
Seed grant up to ₹15 lakh for DPIIT-recognized Punjab startups at PoC/prototype stage.
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₹2.2LUp to
Akash Coherent ImpactTech Program by AIC-IIITH Foundation
by AIC-IIITH Foundation
Equity-free grant up to ₹2.2L for TRL 3+ deeptech startups solving social or climate problems.
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₹1L – ₹25LRange
D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge
by Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
BE3 challenge: cash + RD grant for bio-concept proposals, Indian nationals.
31 Oct 2026
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IHFC Startup Incubation Program
by IHFC, IIT Delhi
IHFC (I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics) incubation program for Indian deep tech startups in CPS, Robotics, IoT, and AI, hosted at IIT Delhi, providing funding, mentorship, lab access, and more.
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₹5LUp to
Women/Transgender Productization Grant
under KSUM Grant Ladder (Kerala Startup Mission) · by Kerala Startup Mission
Equity-free KSUM grant up to ₹5L for women/transgender-led startups in Kerala to turn MVP into a market-ready product.
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₹2L – ₹30LRange
iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway Prototype/PoC Funding Support
by iCreate
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.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Accelerate Charitable Giving
by Gates Foundation
Gates Foundation grant funding AI solutions to boost charitable giving, focusing on global health and development.
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JioGenNext Market Access Program
by JioGenNext
Equity-free market access program by Reliance for revenue-stage Indian startups, offering mentorship, ecosystem access, and software credits.
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Productisation Grant
under KSUM Grant Ladder (Kerala Startup Mission) · by Kerala Startup Mission
Grant by KSUM for technology startups converting MVP to market-ready product, up to ₹7 lakhs.
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₹10LUp to
Seed Funding for Startups
under Haryana Startup Policy 2022 · by Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Haryana
Seed grant for DPIIT-recognized Haryana startups, up to ₹10 Lakh.
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₹2.5CrUp to
Technology Development Board (TDB) India-Finland Joint Innovation Call 2026
by Technology Development Board (TDB)
Bilateral India-Finland grant for sustainable energy, digital tech, and microelectronics R&D projects.
28 Aug 2026
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Market Acceleration Grant
under KSUM Grant Ladder (Kerala Startup Mission) · by Kerala Startup Mission
KSUM's equity-free grant for early-revenue tech startups in Kerala to boost market reach, with up to ₹10 lakhs funding.
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₹20LUp to
Greenovation DRE for Livelihoods Challenge – EarthON & Startup India
by EarthON Foundation
Up to ₹20L non-dilutive grant for 10 Indian startups building decentralized renewable energy solutions for rural livelihoods.
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