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₹10LUp to
Bosch-BMU Innovation Challenge
by ACIC VGU Foundation
A 16-week program for mobility startups providing mentorship, prototyping support, and up to ₹10L grant.
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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₹10LUp to
NIDHI PRAYAS Cycle 4 at TIDES Business Incubator, IIT Roorkee
under NIDHI-PRAYAS (Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring Innovators & Startups) · by TIDES, IIT Roorkee
A Department of Science & Technology (DST) grant offering up to ₹10 lakhs for idea-stage innovators to develop physical hardware prototypes.
Closed (30 Mar 2026)
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BioVerse Challenge 2025 by Thermo Fisher Scientific
by Thermo Fisher Scientific
A nationwide challenge by Thermo Fisher Scientific for DPIIT-registered early and growth-stage biotech startups in India.
Closed (10 Apr 2026)
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₹4.5CrUp to
Y Combinator Summer 2026 Batch Accelerator
by Y Combinator
Renowned global accelerator providing early funding and mentorship to early-stage startups.
Closed (4 May 2026)
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AP-AER Mission Hackathon 1.0
by Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH)
A deployment-driven innovation challenge by Ratan Tata Innovation Hub for alternate energy solutions across Andhra Pradesh, open to applicants nationwide.
Closed (20 Apr 2026)
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₹4.2LUp to
The Building Her Community Grant by Freelancing Females
by Freelancing Females
Grant for women founders, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and community builders. Open to all genders aligned with the mission of empowering women in business.
Closed (10 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 (18 May 2026)Results ~May 2026
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Social Impact Award India 2026 by Impact Hub Hyderabad
by Impact Hub Hyderabad
Incubation, mentorship, and pre-seed funding for youth-led social ventures (ages 14–30).
Closed (25 May 2026)
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₹1CrUp to
THT Conservation Grant for Critical Habitats 2026
by The Habitats Trust
Funding for Indian organisations conserving lesser-known species and critical habitats, up to ₹1Cr over three years.
Closed (11 Feb 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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₹1.5CrUp to
Defence India Startup Challenge 14 (DISC 14) - Defence Innovation Organisation
under iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) · 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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₹18L – ₹67.5LRange
ISIF Asia Digital Inclusion Grants 2026
by APNIC Foundation
Funding for projects enhancing digital inclusion and internet access across Asia Pacific.
Closed (24 Apr 2026)
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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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₹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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₹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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₹1CrUp to
ELEVATE NXT 2026 Deeptech Grant-in-Aid Program
under ELEVATE Karnataka · by KBITS, Government of Karnataka
ELEVATE NXT 2026 is a Deeptech grant-in-aid program by the Government of Karnataka under the LEAP framework, offering up to ₹1 Cr to high-potential startups with societal impact.
Closed (24 Feb 2026)
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IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator 2026
by Social Alpha
Four-month hybrid accelerator for youth-led renewable energy and climate startups, providing mentorship, network access, and funding connections but no direct cash grants.
Closed (3 May 2026)Results ~May 2026
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STPI EmTek Call for Proposal 7.0 - STPI EmTek CoE Bhubaneswar
by Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)
Industry 4.0 startup incubation and support program by STPI EmTek CoE
Closed (11 Mar 2026)
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₹10CrUp to
iDEX Prime Re Open
under iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) · by Defence Innovation Organisation
Up to ₹10 crore for IAF deep-tech defence challenges.
Closed (9 Mar 2026)
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AIC Mahindra Call for Incubation (2026 Cohort)
by AIC Mahindra e-Hub Foundation
Incubation for early-stage startups with PoC/prototype, focusing on DeepTech, robotics, EV, and life sciences.
Closed (30 Apr 2026)
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₹30LUp to
RTIH Catalyst Incubation Program Cohort 1
by Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH)
Up to ₹30L for revenue-ready startups with early traction and POCs
Closed (7 Apr 2026)
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₹25LUp to
MANAGE FISHub Incubation Program 2026 Cohort II - MANAGE Fisheries Innovation
by a-IDEA, ICAR-NAARM
Aquaculture and fisheries incubation program for startups and aquapreneurs
Closed (31 Mar 2026)
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₹5CrUp to
IHFC–India Accelerator MedTech Impact Call 2026
by IHFC, IIT Delhi
Up to ₹5 Crore for MedTech and healthcare startups with scalable solutions, backed by IHFC, IIT Delhi, and India Accelerator.
Closed (8 Apr 2026)
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₹50LUp to
Blockchain India Challenge - MeitY & C-DAC
by C-DAC
National blockchain and Web3 startup challenge for citizen-centric solutions
Closed (27 Mar 2026)
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