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.
Global online hackathon for water health with ₹2.79L prize pool. Open worldwide to developers, data scientists, and innovators. Themes: Health, ML/AI, Social Good.
A global AI hackathon for social good with a ₹9.3L prize pool, open to Indian participants.
A monthly online pitch competition for kids to showcase business ideas — ₹55,800 prize pool.
A virtual hackathon with ₹93,000 prize pool exploring quantum computing and its applications across databases, fintech, and more.
A global online hackathon challenging creators to produce AI-generated films, with a ₹1.25 lakh prize pool.
Revenue-stage Indian startups pitch to a panel of investor Tycoons live on Amazon MX Player for a share of ₹100 Cr+ in equity, debt, and revenue-based financing. Hosted by Suniel Shetty.
A ₹53,475 prize pool startup competition for student founders, hosted online by Creator Colosseum. Beginner-friendly and open globally.
A global online hackathon by Aethra with a ₹31.18 lakh prize pool — open to all, beginner-friendly, and focused on AI/ML and open-ended innovation.
An annual global skill-based competition offering two US$75,000 prizes for innovative projects in sustainable access to safe water/sanitation or ocean-related innovation.
A global cross-corporate accelerator providing up to US$100,000 in non-dilutive pilot funding and partnership opportunities for startups solving critical sustainability challenges across corporate supply chains.
An international competition by The Gap in Between (Social Nest Foundation) offering a cash prize, mentorship, and investor connections for impact-driven startups.
An open hackathon by Masters' Union where students and young founders pitch their business ideas for cash prizes and mentorship.
A national analytics case competition for Indian students, organised by IIM Calcutta, IIT Kharagpur, and ISI Kolkata, with Sun Pharma as title sponsor — prizes worth ₹2.5 L.
Up to ₹4.15 lakh mini-grant for student-led projects in open payments and digital financial inclusion at universities worldwide.
Global award recognizing traditional knowledge, offering US$1M prize pool.
The WCT-BEES Grants Programme offers small, equity-free grants of up to ₹3.5 lakh to Indian researchers and organizations for critical conservation research and grassroots projects across India, focusing on endangered species and threatened habitats.
Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026 offers grant funding from ₹2.49L to ₹12.45L for youth-led social ventures with impact evidence. No equity taken.
SoilBox Cohort 4, anchored at riidl SVU and funded by OmniActive, offers Agritech startups grants up to ₹10 Lakhs, mentorship, and extensive ecosystem support to tackle critical agricultural challenges.
BITS BioCyTiH Foundation's FIST program provides up to ₹75 lakh in grants and equity to faculty and scientists for translating TRL 7+ technologies in healthcare, agriculture, and environment into commercial products.
ICMR and Gates Foundation invite applications for a Grand Challenge grant up to ₹1 Crore to develop nutrient-dense food products that help prevent anaemia in adolescent girls and women of reproductive age.
12-month online fellowship for emerging researchers with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries, offering stipend, research funds, mentorship, and training.
The UNHCR Innovation Accelerator is a global, equity-free grant program supporting pilot-proven innovations ready to scale and create sustainable impact for refugee, displaced, and stateless communities worldwide.
A national challenge supporting climate-smart agricultural innovations for smallholder farmers in India, offering prizes, mentoring, market access, and opportunities for acceleration and significant follow-on funding.
The WCT-BEES Grants Programme provides small grants up to ₹3.5 lakh to Indian researchers, conservationists, and organizations for critical conservation research and grassroots projects focused on endangered species and biodiversity in India.