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.
A grant-based incubation by DICV and IIMCIP for 10 impact-driven startups, offering mentorship, capacity building, and funding from a ₹1.1 Crore corpus.
A Government of Andhra Pradesh challenge offering up to ₹2Cr for AI solutions improving early childhood development (0-6 years) in the ICDS ecosystem.
Grant-based incubation for SC and Divyang innovators, up to ₹30L, from IIT Mandi Catalyst and MoSJ&E.
Equity-free, 24-week accelerator for healthcare startups to prepare for fundraising of ₹1–10 Cr, with up to ₹5L grant and investor-led mentoring.
Monthly grant of up to ₹30,000 for early-stage tech entrepreneurs to develop their startup idea full-time at IIT Tirupati.
A grant and incubation program for growth-stage deep-tech startups, offering up to ₹50L in funding and support from IIT Madras Incubation Cell, with no equity dilution.
Up to ₹50L grant from IIM Udaipur Incubation Centre under Startup India Seed Fund Scheme. For DPIIT-recognized startups less than 2 years old.
Zero-equity accelerator for early-stage water startups globally. Offers mentorship, market access, and industry visibility. Applications close 19 Dec 2025.
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.
Chiratae Sonic DeepTech Program offers up to ₹18Cr funding in 48 hours for bold DeepTech founders in India.
A national nutrition-focused grand challenge offering up to ₹2.5L in grant funding, mentorship, and support for startups in nutraceuticals, fortified foods, and dietary supplements.
DPIIT Startup India and CII CIES join forces with a leading Oil and Gas retail business to accelerate next-gen retail tech startups via structured validation, CXO mentorship, and pilot opportunities in live retail environments.
GINSERV's DST-NIDHI supported 6-month accelerator for healthtech/medtech startups at TRL 5-8, offering up to ₹10L grant, mentorship, and hospital access.
Deployment-ready grants for startups tackling urban waste and wastewater challenges in Indian cities, with a focus on working with Urban Local Bodies.
A flagship initiative by SIIC IIT Kanpur offering up to ₹4L grant and mentorship for student FinTech startups from ideation to company formation.
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.
A grant challenge for startups innovating in green energy and climate action, offering up to ₹5L in funding.
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.
Up to ₹5L grant for Indian startups innovating in hair & beauty biotech, organic products, and salon-tech under the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge.
IIM Lucknow's ImpactNest 2.0 is an accelerator program for impact-driven startups, offering up to ₹2.5L grant, mentorship, and co-incubation support.
3-month pre-incubation program for women entrepreneurs by Kerala Startup Mission, offering mentorship and resources to turn ideas into MVPs.
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.
A global accelerator for Indian startups to scale internationally with Silicon Valley exposure, funding, and mentorship from Amrita TBI and UC Berkeley's SkyDeck.
National innovation challenge by DDWS & IIT Madras offering up to ₹3L grant for water testing devices and sanitation plastic waste disposal solutions.