Manufacturing & MSME Startup Grants in India

Funding for manufacturing and hardware startups in India — capital subsidies, MSME schemes and production-linked support for founders building physical products and factories.

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₹3L – ₹5LRange
by Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH)

AP Build Grant — Build with AI: RTIH Startup Sprint

Equity-free grant of ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh for Andhra Pradesh-based startups and MSMEs, combined with a 4-week intensive sprint to develop an AI prototype.

Ap Build GrantRtih
Closes in 12d (14 Jun 2026)View
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₹21L – ₹4.2CrRange
by 888VC

GRO8 Cohort 2 by 888VC

The GRO8 Cohort 2 by 888VC is an AI-powered accelerator program for pre-seed and seed-stage technology startups, offering investments starting from ₹20.8 Lakhs.

AcceleratorEquity
Rolling — always openView
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₹10LUp to
by Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI, NIT Hamirpur

Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0 — NIT Hamirpur

The Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0 offers up to ₹10 lakh in seed funding for early-stage startups focusing on deeptech, energy, agritech, and healthtech.

GrantSeed Funding
Closes in 8d (10 Jun 2026)View

Frequently asked questions

What founders ask about manufacturing & msme funding.

Are manufacturing subsidies different from grants?
Often yes — capital subsidies and interest subvention are common here, alongside grants. The funding type is marked on each programme.
Does MSME registration help manufacturers?
Considerably — Udyam registration unlocks credit guarantees, subsidies and procurement preferences. Filter to MSME-registered to see those schemes.