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₹5CrUp to
KrishiTech Synapse 2026 by IHFC, IIT Delhi
by IHFC, IIT Delhi
IHFC, IIT Delhi offers R&D grants up to ₹5 crore for deep-tech agricultural innovations.
Closed (15 May 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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₹10LUp to
NIDHI PRAYAS Program at DERBI Foundation
under NIDHI-PRAYAS (Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring Innovators & Startups) · by DERBI Foundation
Grant up to ₹10L from DERBI Foundation to convert tech ideas into hardware prototypes. Open to Indian citizens 18+ with physical product ideas.
Closed (15 Aug 2025)
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₹10LUp to
DST NIDHI PRAYAS Program at CIE - IIIT Hyderabad
under NIDHI-PRAYAS (Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring Innovators & Startups) · by Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad
DST NIDHI PRAYAS at CIE IIIT Hyderabad offers up to ₹10 lakh prototyping grant for hardware/deep-tech ideas, with mentoring and lab access.
Closed (25 Oct 2025)
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UDAAN Drone Acceleration Program – SIIC IIT Kanpur (Cohort 3)
by SIIC IIT Kanpur
Acceleration + ₹3L fellowship for DPIIT-registered drone/UAV startups at IIT Kanpur.
Closed (25 Apr 2026)
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₹30LUp to
BIRAC Seed Fund at riidl Somaiya Vidyavihar University
under BIRAC BIG (Biotechnology Ignition Grant) · by RIIDL, Somaiya Vidyavihar University
BIRAC Seed Fund at riidl Somaiya Vidyavihar University offers up to ₹30L grant for market-ready biotech and life-science startups, with lab access and mentorship.
Closed (30 Nov 2025)
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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.
Closed (14 May 2026)
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I-NEXSS Sanitation Grant 2026 by IPTIF (IIT Palakkad)
by IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation (IPTIF)
The I-NEXSS Sanitation Grant 2026 supports collaborative R&D for next-generation non-sewered sanitation systems (NSSS) at Technology Readiness Level 4 or higher.
Closed (20 May 2026)
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₹10LUp to
PIEDS x 1811 Labs : Gen AI Accelerator
by PIEDS
3-month Gen AI accelerator by PIEDS & 1811 Labs offering up to ₹10L seed funding for B2B/B2C startups at MVP stage.
Closed (30 Apr 2026)
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₹5LUp to
MANAGE-CIA RKVY-RAFTAAR Agripreneurship Orientation Program (AOP) Cohort 15
under RKVY-RAFTAAR (Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation) · by a-IDEA, ICAR-NAARM
A grant program offering up to ₹5 lakh for aspiring agripreneurs with innovative startup ideas in the agriculture sector.
Closed (31 Mar 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).
Closed (31 Mar 2026)
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₹1CrUp to
I-DAPT HUB Incubation Cohort 3 , IIT (BHU) Varanasi
by I-DAPT HUB Foundation, IIT (BHU) Varanasi
Grants up to ₹1 Cr + IIT BHU incubation for AI, IoT, robotics, and DAPT startups across India.
Closed (31 May 2026)
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PrISE Cohort 3.0: Incubation Program for Early-Stage Social Enterprises
by Bala Vikasa Center for Social and Responsible Business
Incubation program for early-stage social enterprises focused on scalable social and environmental solutions.
Closed (31 May 2026)
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₹25LUp to
NGRAIN: Agripreneurship Program
by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India
Grant up to ₹25 Lakhs for agripreneurs & startups in millet innovation.
Closed (15 May 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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₹25LUp to
UPJA 2026 — Pusa Krishi Incubation Program
by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India
Equity-free grant up to ₹25L for registered agri-startups with MVP or market-ready product.
Closed (17 May 2026)
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₹25CrUp to
ADITI 4.0 Challenge Grant Program - iDEX
under iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) · by Defence Innovation Organisation
A defence deeptech grant program by iDEX, offering up to ₹25 crore to startups and MSMEs developing innovative solutions for military challenges.
Closed (4 May 2026)
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₹25LUp to
AgriFood Startup Seedcamp by AIC Anand Foundation
by AIC Anand Foundation
Equity-linked seed support up to ₹25L for agri-food startups across India run by AIC Anand Foundation.
Closed (15 May 2026)
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₹10LUp to
DST NIDHI i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0
under NIDHI-iTBI (Ignition Grant) · by Sharda Launchpad
Grant up to ₹10L for S&T solutions targeting rural/societal challenges across focus areas.
Closed (29 Apr 2026)
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₹1.1CrUp to
the^delta Incubator 2026 Cohort
by the^delta
Incubator for early-stage nonprofit social entrepreneurs in India focused on livelihoods.
Closed (15 May 2026)
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₹4LUp to
Pusa Krishi Student Applications 2026
by Pusa Krishi, ICAR-IARI
Equity-free grant up to ₹4L for student innovators with agri ideas or prototypes.
Closed (17 May 2026)
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₹4LUp to
RKVY-RAFTAAR Scheme Student Agripreneurs – SIIC IIT Kanpur
under RKVY-RAFTAAR (Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation) · by SIIC IIT Kanpur
Student agripreneurs with early-stage agritech ideas can secure up to ₹4 lakh grant and incubation at SIIC IIT Kanpur.
Closed (25 May 2026)
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BioNEST Incubation Program – FITT IIT Delhi
by FITT, IIT Delhi
Biotech incubation at IIT Delhi for innovators at ideation to early prototype stages.
Closed (15 Apr 2026)
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₹6LUp to
IITK FinTech Spark Program
by SIIC IIT Kanpur
FinTech program for IITK UG students, offering grants up to ₹6 lakh and mentorship.
Closed (18 May 2026)
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₹3L – ₹10LRange
3 Month Pre-Incubation Program for Future Founders - AIC IIT Delhi
by AIC IIT Delhi (Atal Incubation Centre, IIT Delhi)
Free 3-month pre-incubation at AIC IIT Delhi for students and innovators (TRL 0-3); up to ₹3L prototype, ₹10L Haryana seed pathway.
Closed (31 May 2026)
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