Grant
₹10LUp to
Envalior CSR Grant at Venture Center
by Venture Center
A CSR grant by Envalior India and Venture Center providing up to ₹10 lakhs for early-stage sustainability innovations.
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Venture Center is an incubator with 7 startup funding programmes on startupfunds. Browse every opportunity below, with eligibility, amounts and how to apply.
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Quick answer
Venture Center runs 7 startup funding programs listed on startupfunds, spanning grant and equity funding up to ₹1Cr. 1 is accepting applications right now.
- Programs listed
- 7 (1 open now)
- Funding types
- Grant · Equity
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1Cr
- Provider type
- Incubator
- Geography
- Startups registered in India
- Equity-free
- Some programs take no equity
About Venture Center
India's largest science-based incubator hosted at CSIR-NCL Pune, supporting 750+ entrepreneurs over 17 years with an 85% startup survival rate and the AABI Incubator of the Year award.
What Venture Center funds
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Past & closed programs
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Grant
₹7.5LUp to
Nag Foundation CSR Grant for Oncology Innovation at Venture Center
by Venture Center
CSR Grant up to ₹7.5 Lakhs for oncology innovations with high social impact, hosted by Venture Center.
Closed (17 Nov 2025)
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₹1CrUp to
BIRAC LEAP Fund at Venture Center
under BIRAC LEAP Fund (Leveraging & Accelerating Pharmaceutical Innovations) · by Venture Center
Equity funding up to ₹1Cr for deep-tech/biotech startups under BIRAC LEAP at Venture Center.
Closed (27 Feb 2026)
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₹20LUp to
Cummins CSR Grant for Climate & Sustainability Tech – Venture Center
by Venture Center
Up to ₹20 lakh CSR grant from Cummins India and Venture Center for early-stage startups in climate and sustainability tech, focusing on real-world solutions.
Closed (20 May 2026)
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₹5LUp to
Investor Readiness Program (IRP) – Cohort 4
by Venture Center
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.
Closed (15 Feb 2026)
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₹5LUp to
National Hub for One Health Innovation
by Venture Center
CSR grant up to ₹5 lakh for startups innovating in food, feed, animal health, and bioprocessing, supported by Kemin Industries South Asia.
Closed (4 Jul 2026)
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₹3LUp to
BFI-BIOME Fellowship at Venture Center
by Venture Center
A 6-month fellowship for health-tech innovators offering up to ₹50K monthly stipend, mentoring, and lab access.
Closed (25 Jun 2026)
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What founders ask about funding from Venture Center.
How many funding programs does Venture Center offer?
Venture Center currently lists 7 startup funding programs on startupfunds, of which 1 is open to applications right now. New cohorts are added as Venture Center announces them.
What type of funding does Venture Center provide?
Venture Center backs startups through grant and equity funding, and some of its programs are equity-free (no equity is taken in return). Funding is typically up to ₹1Cr.
How much funding can a startup get from Venture Center?
Venture Center's programs offer up to ₹1Cr. The exact amount depends on the specific program, stage and your startup's needs.
How do I apply to Venture Center programs?
Pick the Venture Center program you're interested in from the list below to see its eligibility, funding amount, deadline and step-by-step how-to-apply guide. Applications are submitted through Venture Center's official channels; you can also reach their official site from the top of this page.
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