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₹5LUp to
Sustainovation Challenge 2.0 at AIC RAISE
by AIC RAISE
AIC RAISE's national climate and social innovation program supporting early-stage startups with mentorship, pilot deployment, and up to ₹5L seed funding.
Closed (15 Feb 2026)
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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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WEnnovate 2.0 – Women in Deep Tech & Immersive Experience
by Karnavati Innovation and Incubation Foundation (KIIF)
3-week acceleration track for DPIIT-recognised women-led DeepTech startups (under 2 years).
Closed (29 Apr 2026)
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TattvaX Cohort 2
by Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub)
Accelerator for DeepTech startups in Space, Defence, Drones & strategic tech.
Closed (16 May 2026)Results ~May 2026
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₹10LUp to
Bharat Safety: Design. Deploy. Deliver. by AIC IIT Delhi & Honda India Foundation
by IHFC, IIT Delhi
A 2-year incubation program for startups working on road safety solutions, offering up to ₹10L grant, mentorship, and commercialization support.
Closed (31 Jan 2026)
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₹5L – ₹25LRange
RKVY-RAFTAAR Agritech Startup Scheme
under RKVY-RAFTAAR (Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation) · by SIIC IIT Kanpur
Up to ₹25L for Indian agritech private limited startups.
Closed (20 Mar 2026)
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₹1LUp to
SIT Innovators Hackathon 2026 by AIC T-Hub Foundation
by T-Hub
24-hour hackathon with ₹1L prize pool, T-Hub ecosystem access, and MVP support.
Closed (17 Apr 2026)
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₹5LUp to
NEST: Startup Training Program
by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Grant up to ₹5 Lakhs for startups in millet-based innovation, with training.
Closed (15 May 2026)
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₹20L – ₹50LRange
NIDHI Seed Support Program at VJTI TBI Foundation
under NIDHI-SSP (Seed Support Program) · by VJTI TBI Foundation
DST-supported seed grant for VJTI TBI-incubated tech startups in Energy, IoT, Cybersecurity, EV, Semiconductors, or AI/ML.
Closed (10 Oct 2025)
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NXP India Tech Startup Challenge 2026 - NXP Semiconductors
by NXP Semiconductors
Deeptech challenge for Indian semiconductor, AI, robotics and EV startups
Closed (20 Mar 2026)
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₹1.5CrUp to
Defence India Startup Challenge 14 (DISC 14) - Defence Innovation Organisation
by Defence Innovation Organisation
Defence India Startup Challenge 14 offers grants up to ₹1.5 crore for startups and MSMEs solving 82 military problem statements.
Closed (4 May 2026)
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₹5LUp to
NCPEDP–Mphasis Assistive Technology Hub Seed Grant 2026
by NCPEDP–Mphasis AT Hub
Seed grant of up to ₹5 lakh for early-stage startups developing assistive technology for persons with disabilities, supported by NCPEDP and Mphasis.
Closed (17 May 2026)
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₹1CrUp to
FinNest 1.0 Fintech Acceleration Program at IIML EIC
by IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre
Fintech accelerator by IIM Lucknow EIC & HDFC Bank offering up to ₹1Cr grant for Agritech, Climate & Sustainability startups.
Closed (15 Jan 2026)
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₹5LUp to
Hair & Beauty Innovation Challenge
by MASA Forum
Up to ₹5L grant for Indian startups innovating in hair & beauty biotech, organic products, and salon-tech under the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge.
Closed (31 Jan 2026)
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Jagriti Enterprise Centre Purvanchal Incubation Program 2026-27
by Jagriti Enterprise Centre
Incubation program by Jagriti Enterprise Centre for MSMEs and startups in Purvanchal, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, with priority for women-led ventures.
Closed (20 Mar 2026)
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₹4LUp to
RABI Program 2025 - Student Innovation Category at FIED IIM Kashipur
by FIED, IIM Kashipur
The RABI Program 2025 Student Innovation Category at FIED IIM Kashipur offers grants up to ₹4L for student-led agri-innovations.
Closed (30 Sept 2025)
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₹5L – ₹10CrRange
DRISHTI Challenges - Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs)
by Defence Public Sector Undertakings
DPSU-led defence innovation challenges for deeptech and hardware startups
Closed (4 May 2026)
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₹2LUp to
PropelX 2.0 Startup Funding Program at IIT Ropar TBIF
by IIT Ropar Technology Business Incubator Foundation (TBIF)
IIT Ropar TBIF's PropelX 2.0 offers up to ₹2L grant and incubation for early-stage tech startups, with applications open until Feb 14, 2026.
Closed (14 Feb 2026)
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₹10LUp to
TiHAN PRAYAS / EIR Program
by iTIC Incubator, IIT Hyderabad
Pre-incubation grant of up to ₹10L for idea-stage innovators in autonomous navigation and UAVs, offered by iTIC Incubator, IIT Hyderabad in collaboration with TiHAN.
Closed (24 Jan 2026)
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₹18CrUp to
Chiratae Sonic DeepTech Program
by Chiratae Ventures
Chiratae Sonic DeepTech Program offers up to ₹18Cr funding in 48 hours for bold DeepTech founders in India.
Closed (1 Feb 2026)
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₹15LUp to
MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0
by Ministry of MSME
Ministry of MSME's hackathon offering up to ₹15L grant and incubation for innovative ideas addressing national challenges.
Closed (31 Jul 2025)
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₹10LUp to
Shell-GDC I-GNITE Program: AI for Science - Energy Decarbonisation
by GDC, IIT Madras
An accelerator for AI-based STEM startups in India focused on energy decarbonisation, offering grants up to ₹10L.
Closed (31 Dec 2025)
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₹25LUp to
Greenovation Green Steel Challenge by EarthON Foundation
by EarthON Foundation
A grant challenge supporting innovations for decarbonising India's steel sector, with up to ₹25 lakh in funding and real-world pilot opportunities.
Closed (15 Mar 2026)
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₹10LUp to
Startup Cohort 2026 at NETRARIT Foundation – TBI
by NETRARIT Foundation TBI
NETRARIT Foundation TBI's Startup Cohort 2026 offers up to ₹10L grant, mentorship, and incubation for early-stage startups and innovators. Apply by Jan 31, 2026.
Closed (31 Jan 2026)
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Project SAFFAL Accelerator (South Asia Finance Facility for Acceleration and Leverage) by Massive Earth Foundation
by Massive Earth Foundation
12-week accelerator for women-led SMEs in South Asia scaling clean energy and low-carbon solutions, offering access to a $6M blended finance facility, mentorship, and growth perks.
Closed (31 Oct 2025)
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