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.
MeitY TIDE 2.0 EiR at AIC-Pinnacle provides up to ₹4L grant for early-stage ICT innovators to develop a PoC in societal areas.
Hospital pilot program for healthcare startups with hospital-ready solutions.
A MeitY GENESIS EIR grant of up to ₹10 Lakhs for early-stage tech startups, run by Amrita TBI, with focus on Tier-II/III cities.
A joint challenge by CEAT Limited and Startup India seeking low-cost automation solutions for tyre manufacturing, offering up to ₹1L grant.
Samsung Research and StartupTN collaborate to offer grant funding, mentorship, and partnership opportunities for startups developing PoCs in key technology areas like AI, XR, Health, and more.
Up to ₹2Cr grant/contract for DPIIT-recognised innovators building AI solutions for early childhood development in Andhra Pradesh.
National accelerator offering up to ₹10L grant and 12-week mentorship for Indian startups building assistive tech for persons with disabilities.
Grants up to ₹10L for student founders from Tier II/III cities, offering mentorship, makerspace access, and physical incubation at AIC-ADT Baramati.
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.
MGUIF Big Idea Competition 2.0 - Idea Grant offers up to ₹2L grant for innovators in Kerala to develop prototypes and scale ventures, with incubation, mentorship, and patent support.
Call for proposals by AI4India & IHFC for AI startups showcasing at AI Impact Summit 2026. Selected teams may get incubation and funding up to ₹2Cr.
Zero-equity accelerator for early-stage water startups globally. Offers mentorship, market access, and industry visibility. Applications close 19 Dec 2025.
ICAR-CIRCOT R-ABI's ARAMBH program offers up to ₹4L grant to student entrepreneurs from Maharashtra & Goa for agri-startup ideation to Proof of Concept.
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.
Funding for Indian organisations conserving lesser-known species and critical habitats, up to ₹1Cr over three years.
Grant-based incubation for SC and Divyang innovators, up to ₹30L, from IIT Mandi Catalyst and MoSJ&E.
A flagship initiative by SIIC IIT Kanpur offering up to ₹4L grant and mentorship for student FinTech startups from ideation to company formation.
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.
A grant of ₹2L–₹10L from AIIMS Patna Incubation Centre for early-stage startups in medical, healthcare, and biotech sectors.
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.
A Government of Andhra Pradesh challenge offering up to ₹2Cr for AI solutions improving early childhood development (0-6 years) in the ICDS ecosystem.
Up to ₹5 Crore for MedTech and healthcare startups with scalable solutions, backed by IHFC, IIT Delhi, and India Accelerator.
Deep-tech acceleration program for Cyber-Physical Systems startups offering up to ₹50L in equity-based funding with structured support from TRL 2 to 8.
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.