SaaS & Software Startup Grants in India

Grants and non-dilutive funding for SaaS and software startups in India — programmes that back AI, enterprise software and cloud products from prototype through to revenue.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Closes in 8d (10 Jun 2026)View
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₹50LUp to
by GUSEC

NIDHI SSS Seed Support at GUSEC

GUSEC offers seed funding up to ₹50 lakh (equity or debt) to deeptech Indian startups incubated at its facility.

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Closes in 5d (7 Jun 2026)View
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₹9CrUp to
by Forum Ventures

Pre Seed Fund

Equity funding at the pre-seed stage for B2B SaaS and AI technology companies by Forum Ventures.

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Frequently asked questions

What founders ask about saas & software funding.

Are there government grants for SaaS startups?
Yes — software and AI startups are eligible for general early-stage schemes and several deeptech/IT-specific programmes. Filter by stage to narrow down.
Do SaaS grants require DPIIT recognition?
For central schemes usually yes; many also accept private accelerator funding without it. Each page lists the requirement.

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