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₹5LUp to
Bharat Startup Grand Challenge (BSGC) 2026
by MASA Forum
A DPIIT-approved national challenge for Indian startups with grants up to ₹5L, mentorship, and incubation.
Rolling
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Grants for biotech, healthtech and life-sciences startups in India — including BIRAC and DBT-linked schemes built for the long, capital-heavy R&D cycles this sector demands.
23 grantsUpdated daily
Subsidy
₹2L – ₹10LRange
Patent Reimbursement Incentives: Karnataka Startup Policy
under Karnataka Startup Policy · by KBITS, Government of Karnataka
Reimbursement of patent filing fees (₹2L–₹10L) for KBITS-registered incubated startups in Karnataka.
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Zero Equity Incubation Program
by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
Zero equity incubation for Indian startups in emerging technologies, with special support for female founders.
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DBDIC Incubation Cohort 2026
by Dr. Bansi Dhar Incubation Centre (DBDIC)
Incubation for deeptech, climate-tech & biotech startups across all stages in Gurugram.
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DBDIC Incubation Cohort 2026
by Dr. Bansi Dhar Incubation Centre (DBDIC)
Research-to-market incubation for deep tech startups in climate, biotech, materials, and other emerging technologies.
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₹5LUp to
Andhra University Centenary Innovation & Impact Grant (AUCIIG) — RUSA 2.0
by Andhra University
Up to ₹5L grant for Andhra University students, faculty, and researchers building innovations and startups.
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Nasscom Deeptech Club Launchpad Incubation Program
by NASSCOM
Virtual deeptech incubation with mentorship, IP/GTM masterclasses, and investor connects for TRL 5+ startups.
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Centre of Excellence for Sustainability & Climate Action at C-CAMP
by Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP)
C-CAMP's Centre of Excellence backs bio-based climate innovations in environment, health, and agriculture with funding, incubation, and mentoring.
Rolling
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₹1L – ₹25LRange
D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge
by Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
BE3 challenge: cash + RD grant for bio-concept proposals, Indian nationals.
31 Oct 2026
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₹21L – ₹4.2CrRange
GRO8 Cohort 2 by 888VC
by 888VC
AI-enabled accelerator for pre-seed/seed tech startups, offering US $25k+ investment, mentoring, and investor access.
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₹1CrUp to
C-CAMP Wadhwani Innovation Network (WIN) CoE Non-Dilutive Funding Program
by Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP)
Non-dilutive grant up to ₹1Cr for TRL-4+ biotech & deep-tech startups; rolling monthly calls.
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Vision 2 Venture Incubation Program – IC IIT Patna
by Incubation Centre IIT Patna
Incubation support with lab access, mentorship, and grant guidance for early-stage startups at IIT Patna.
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MAP-Health
by Villgro
Accelerates market entry for healthcare social enterprises with market-ready innovations.
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₹10LGrant
CNEST TBI 2.0 — KLE Tech Belagavi, Karnataka
by Centre for Next-Gen Entrepreneurship in Science & Technology Foundation (CNEST), KLE Tech
Up to ₹10L equity-free seed support + TBI 2.0 incubation at KLE Tech Belagavi — for MedTech, AgriTech, AI/ML & Smart Manufacturing founders across Karnataka, Goa & Maharashtra.
Closed (13 Jun 2026)
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₹4LUp to
NUZEN Agri-Startup Grant for Student Innovators – NaaViC (ICAR-NIVEDI)
by NaaViC, ICAR-NIVEDI
NUZEN Agri-Startup Grant by NaaViC/ICAR-NIVEDI awards up to ₹4L non-dilutive grant to student innovators for agriculture and allied sector ideas at idea-to-prototype stage.
Closed (30 Jun 2026)
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₹10LUp to
Greenovator i-TBI Ignition Grant Cohort 3.0 — NIT Srinagar
under NIDHI-iTBI (Ignition Grant) · by Greenovator Incubation Foundation (GIF), NIT Srinagar
Prototype grant up to ₹10L from NIT Srinagar's DST-iTBI incubator (GIF) for science & tech-based startup ideas.
Closed (15 Jun 2026)
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₹2.0CrUp to
Techstars Healthcare Accelerator powered by Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic States
by Techstars
Techstars Healthcare Accelerator powered by Permanente Medicine for Mid-Atlantic healthtech startups.
Closed (10 Jun 2026)
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₹10LUp to
Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0 — NIT Hamirpur
under NIDHI-iTBI (Ignition Grant) · by Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI, NIT Hamirpur
Seed grant up to ₹10L for early-stage startups in deeptech, energy, agritech, and healthtech.
Closed (10 Jun 2026)
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₹3L – ₹5LRange
AP Build Grant — Build with AI: RTIH Startup Sprint
by Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH)
₹3–5L equity-free grant + 4-week AI prototype sprint for Andhra Pradesh startups & MSMEs.
Closed (14 Jun 2026)
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₹2CrUp to
BIRAC GCI — Screening & Diagnosis Innovations Open Call
under BIRAC Grand Challenges India (GCI) · by BIRAC
BIRAC GCI grants up to ₹2 crore for breakthrough screening & diagnostics innovations in TB, emerging pathogens and enteric disease.
Closed (1 Jul 2026)
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₹1CrUp to
SAMRIDH Impact Accelerator Program 2026
by SAMRIDH Impact Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Up to ₹1 Cr in grant, debt, or equity for healthtech and climate-tech startups at TRL 4+.
Closed (30 Jun 2026)
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₹5LUp to
Naaripreneur for Her Program Cohort 2 – IIMV FIELD
by IIMV FIELD
11-month incubation for women-led startups and ventures building solutions for women, by IIMV FIELD with CSR support from NBCC India. Offers mentorship, capacity building, and equity-free grants up to ₹5L.
Closed (30 Jun 2026)
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DBT-BIRAC Joint Call for Proposals on Bio AI for Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing under BioE3 Policy
by Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
DBT-BIRAC joint call under BioE3 to set up Bio AI hubs for high-performance biomanufacturing. Open to startups, LLPs, academic SIROs. Rolling applications until June 30, 2026.
Closed (30 Jun 2026)
ViewFrequently asked questions
What founders ask about biotech & health funding.
What grants exist for biotech startups?
BIRAC and DBT run dedicated biotech innovation schemes, alongside general deeptech and early-stage grants. Filter by stage to match your R&D phase.
Are biotech grants larger than average?
Often, reflecting longer development timelines and lab costs, and they're frequently milestone-tranched. Amounts are on each listing.