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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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AIP (Agri-Startup Incubation Programme)

by Agri Food Business Incubation Centre (AFBIC), IIT Kharagpur

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

Equity-Free Under ₹50 Lakh

Closed (30 Jun 2026)

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Avishkar Venture Studio by CIE-IIIT Hyderabad

by Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad

Avishkar Venture Studio is a 6-month deeptech acceleration program by CIE-IIIT Hyderabad offering up to ₹10L seed funding, mentorship, and lab access for India-registered startups.

Under ₹10 Lakh

Closed (27 Apr 2026)Results ~May 2026

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Arabian Accelerator Program

by India Accelerator

Arabian Accelerator Program helps Indian startup's expand to Saudi Arabia with market access and up to USD 15 million fund.

Closed (28 Feb 2026)

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₹2CrUp to

Grant for Agroecology Program (GAP) Fund – Challenge Round 6 by ACCESS Development Services

by ACCESS Development Services

GAP Fund – Challenge Round 6 offers grants up to ₹2Cr for agroecology enterprises. Open to POEs and MSEs pan-India with 30% co-funding and 2 years of operation.

₹1 Crore+

Closed (17 Dec 2025)

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Innovate with SSDI Program at Incubation Centre IIT Patna

by Incubation Centre IIT Patna

Collaborate with Sharp's R&D arm via IIT Patna's incubation program.

Closed (25 Feb 2026)

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₹20LUp to

Healthier India Program at FITT, IIT Delhi

by FITT, IIT Delhi

Grant-based innovation program at FITT IIT Delhi to combat Cardio-Metabolic Diseases. Open to startups, students, and teams with up to ₹20L funding.

Under ₹50 Lakh

Closed (21 Sept 2025)

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Call for R&DI Funding Proposals

by TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad

TiHAN-IIT Hyderabad invites R&DI funding proposals for autonomous navigation and data acquisition technologies, offering grants up to ₹15L for 12-month projects.

Under ₹50 Lakh

Closed (20 Jan 2026)

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Bosch-BMU Innovation Challenge

by ACIC VGU Foundation

A 16-week program for mobility startups providing mentorship, prototyping support, and up to ₹10L grant.

Under ₹10 Lakh

Closed (15 Feb 2026)

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WE Engage - Wadhwani Liftoff: PROPEL

by WE Hub

12-week program for women-led startups in early growth/scaling stages, focusing on market, funding, network.

Government

Closed (14 May 2026)

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AGRI UDAAN Food and Agribusiness Accelerator 8.0 at a-IDEA

by a-IDEA, ICAR-NAARM

AGRI UDAAN 8.0 by a-IDEA, ICAR-NAARM is a food and agribusiness accelerator for NABARD-backed startups, offering mentorship, networking, and grant-connect.

Closed (31 Dec 2025)

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imaginATe Fellowship Program for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities at AssisTech Foundation (ATF)

by AssisTech Foundation (ATF)

A 9-month fellowship for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities offering a monthly stipend of ₹10,000, mentorship, and a fully funded bootcamp in Bengaluru.

Under ₹10 Lakh

Closed (15 Dec 2025)

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₹3LUp to

DDWS Innovation Challenge 2025–26

by Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation

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

Government Under ₹10 Lakh

Closed (7 Feb 2026)

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₹25LUp to

MANAGE-CIA RKVY-RAFTAAR Startup Agribusiness Incubation Program (SAIP) Cohort 15

under RKVY-RAFTAAR (Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation) · by a-IDEA, ICAR-NAARM

Grant up to ₹25 lakh for DPIIT-recognised agribusiness startups with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

Under ₹50 Lakh

Closed (31 Mar 2026)

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MeitY GENESIS EiR (Cohort-2) at AIC-RNTU Foundation

by AIC-RNTU Foundation

Government grant of up to ₹10L for deep-tech/ICT startups founded by students or recent founders in Tier-II/III cities.

Under ₹10 Lakh

Closed (6 Oct 2025)

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₹10L – ₹15LRange

TANSEED 8.0 by StartupTN

by StartupTN

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

Government Under ₹50 Lakh

Closed (30 Jan 2026)

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AIM-ICDK Water Challenge 5.0

by NITI Aayog

AIM and ICDK launch the 5th Water Challenge for Indian innovators, offering fully-funded travel to Copenhagen for mentorship, global collaboration, and digital solution development.

Government

Closed (5 May 2025)

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