Equity-Free Startup Grants in India

Amazon Saheli Accelerate Season 2

Free accelerator for 50 women-led businesses — 3-day bootcamp, Amazon mentorship, IIT-D resources & VC Demo Day.

Circular Bharat Accelerator

Circular economy accelerator with pilot grants for TRL 5+ startups.

AVISHKAR VENTURE STUDIO

6-month accelerator for Indian deeptech startups with MVP, offering up to ₹40L seed funding.

Madhya Pradesh State Innovation Challenge

Grant up to ₹1 Crore for DPIIT-recognized startups deploying high-impact solutions in Madhya Pradesh.

Bharat Startup Grand Challenge (BSGC) 2026

A DPIIT-approved national challenge for Indian startups with grants up to ₹5L, mentorship, and incubation.

SLINGSHOT 2026 Deep Tech Startup Pitching Competition at SWITCH, Singapore

Deep tech startup pitching competition offering Startup SG grant prizes up to S$400K (≈₹2.97 cr), held annually at SWITCH, Singapore.

Medical Device Clinical Studies Support Scheme (MDCSSS) - SMDI

A government scheme offering reimbursement grants up to ₹5 crore to support clinical studies for medical devices and IVDs manufactured in India.

JKEDI Startup Seed Funding Programme

JKEDI provides up to ₹20 lakh in non-repayable seed funding to early-stage startups registered on the J&K Startup Portal, to validate ideas and accelerate growth.

Scheme for Strengthening of Medical Device Industry (SMDI) - Marginal Investment Scheme for Reducing Import Dependence (MISRID)

A capital subsidy scheme under SMDI to promote domestic manufacturing of key medical device components and raw materials, reducing import dependency.

HealthSprint 2026: Indo-Israel Innovation Sprint for Healthcare Startups

A 30-day Indo-Israel Innovation Sprint for high-potential Healthcare and MedTech startups to become investment-ready and globally connected.

Rapid Regen Challenge — the^delta prize

A CSR initiative by PepsiCo and the^delta prize, offering up to ₹6.5 crore in grants for non-profits deploying regenerative agriculture solutions with smallholder farmers across India.

AI Solutions for Sports - AI Center of Excellence

NASSCOM AI CoE invites AI and deep-tech startups with working products or validated prototypes to deploy innovative solutions in the sports sector across five key areas.

Swanari TechSprint 4.0: AI for Inclusive Finance

An innovation challenge by RBIH and IIMA Ventures to accelerate AI-enabled fintech solutions for women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across India.

iDEX Open Challenge

The iDEX Open Challenge invites Indian startups, innovators, and MSMEs to propose cutting-edge technologies and products for the defence and aerospace sectors, offering grants up to ₹1.5 crore and direct engagement with the military.

Maruti Suzuki Accelerator Program Cohort 12

Maruti Suzuki Accelerator Cohort 12 offers startups in mobility, sustainability, manufacturing, AI, and emerging technologies the opportunity for equity-free strategic investment, mentorship, and access to Maruti Suzuki's resources.

AIC T-Hub Healthcare Program Cohort 6

PMMY Kishore — MUDRA Loan ₹50,000 to ₹5 Lakh

Collateral-free business loan ₹50,001–₹5 lakh for growing micro-enterprises

Student Orientation Programme (SOP) - Cohort 14 under PM-RKVY

A government grant of up to ₹4 lakhs for Indian student innovators with transformative ideas in the agriculture sector, supported by PM-RKVY and incubated by CCSNIAM.

Agripreneurship Orientation Programme (AOP) - Cohort 14 under PM-RKVY

Grant of up to ₹5L for pre-seed agri-startups under PM-RKVY. Mentorship & incubation provided.

BIRAC Product Commercialization Program (PCP) Fund

The BIRAC PCP Fund provides non-dilutive grants to Indian biotech startups with products at TRL 7 or above, accelerating market launch, pilot validation, and large-scale commercialization.

InnovaHack Chapter 1

National-level online hackathon by Elite Forums with cash prizes up to ₹7L and startup funding up to ₹2 crore.

Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science with Nature

A major global prize championing new interventions for anxiety, depression, and psychosis, offering up to US$1,000,000 (approx. ₹8.33 crore) to accelerate impact and policy prioritization.

Cisco LaunchPad

Cisco LaunchPad is a B2B Corporate Accelerator program designed to propel deep-tech startups working in disruptive technologies through grants, mentorship, and extensive tech and investor access.

The Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science with Nature

A global prize by Wellcome and Nature for groundbreaking interventions in mental health science, offering up to ₹9.52 crore for a winner and ₹2.38 crore for finalists, along with significant visibility and support.

AceSAT Education AI-Agent

Build an AI agent for SAT education — ₹9,300 prize pool. Open globally, online.

Hack-Nation — India

Global AI hackathon offering ₹27.9L+ in cash & API credits, plus ₹1.4Cr+ in API credits for participants.

AI Builders Hackathon

A global online hackathon by OSC with a ₹3.72 lakh prize pool — open to all skill levels, including Indian teams.

VoltHacks

A beginner-friendly online hackathon by Dialogate with a ₹1.93 lakh prize pool — open to global participants including Indian teams.

DSU DEVHACK 3.0

Dayananda Sagar University's national 36-hour hackathon with a total prize pool of ₹20 Lakhs+.

Arm Create: AI Optimization Challenge

A global online hackathon by Arm challenging participants to optimize AI workloads on Arm architecture — ₹7.44 lakh prize pool.

Clash of Coders 3.0

A national-level hackathon by Hacker's Unity and JECRC Foundation, Jaipur, offering a ₹2,00,000 prize pool, internships, and incubation support.

PMMY Shishu — MUDRA Loan up to ₹50,000

Collateral-free micro loan up to ₹50,000 for businesses in their earliest stage

Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2026

A global online deep tech hackathon with a ₹15.35 lakh prize pool, open to Indian teams.

Startup Agri Business Incubation Programme (SABI) - Cohort 14 under PM-RKVY

Up to ₹25 lakh grant and incubation for seed-stage agri-startups under PM-RKVY.

CS Girlies Annual Hackathon - Technology For Wellness

A beginner-friendly online hackathon by Computer Science Girlies with a ₹4.65 lakh prize pool, focused on technology for wellness.

HACKER HOUSE GOA 2026

India's premier 4-day builder residency in Goa for top developers, designers, and AI/Crypto creators, focused on shipping real products with ₹46.5 lakh+ in bounties.

Zero to Query: LingoQL Hackathon

A virtual hackathon to build projects using LingoQL — ₹46,500 prize pool for the best submission.

Hack the Arts

An open-ended online hackathon at the intersection of art and technology — ₹93,000 prize pool.

Coir Board Schemes — Coir Vikas Yojana

40% subsidy up to ₹10 lakh for coir processing units + free spinning wheels for women artisans

Renewable Energy Incubation Centre

The Renewable Energy Incubation Centre by NSRCEL and partners empowers clean energy startups with tailored mentorship, lab access, market entry, and funding support to validate, pilot, and scale solutions for India's energy future.

MicroCraft - Vibeathon

A solo coding hackathon with a ₹1,00,000 prize pool — for individual builders who love to code and experiment.

AHIDF — Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund

3% interest subvention on loans up to ₹50 crore for dairy, meat and animal feed infrastructure.

CIP Fellowship Program 2026

12-month online fellowship for emerging researchers with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries, offering stipend, research funds, mentorship, and training.

GFCF Fund

Grants from US$7,000 to US$20,000 for community-philanthropy organizations globally, with rolling applications and focus on organizational strengthening.

Start Up Fund

Oil India Limited's Start Up Fund, under the 'SNEH' program, offers technical and financial support along with incubation to DPIIT-recognized startups across ideation, early traction, and scale-up stages.

CoE Innovation Challenge: AI-Powered Foreign Object Detection in Bulk Cargo Unloaders

An AI & Deep-Tech Innovation Challenge by nasscom CoE, seeking solutions for a large port terminal operator to detect foreign objects in bulk cargo unloaders, leading to a potential paid Proof-of-Concept.

DIDF — Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund

Below-market NABARD loans for dairy cooperatives and producer companies for processing infrastructure

Interest Subvention Scheme for MSMEs

2% interest subvention on MSME loans for GST-registered businesses

Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Funding

Global venture-philanthropy firm that funds early-stage, high-impact social enterprises with up to US$300,000 in unrestricted grants and three years of hands-on support.

The Rice University Urban Sustainability Hackathon

A global online hackathon hosted by Rice University with ₹16.28 lakh prize pool focused on urban sustainability. Open to all.

DropHack

A 10-hour offline hackathon in Gurgaon for elite student developers — ₹50,000 prize pool across 5 tech themes.

Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026

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.

Bharat ClimateTech Initiative

Supports up to 8 early-stage climate-tech startups with ₹40 lakh grant, mentoring, and resources over 2 years.

Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024–30 — Incentives

Chhattisgarh: India's most generous industrial incentive policy — 40%–70% interest subsidy + 100% stamp duty exemption

Earthna Prize 2026

Global award recognizing traditional knowledge, offering US$1M prize pool.

PMMY Tarun+ — MUDRA Loan ₹10 Lakh to ₹20 Lakh

PMMY Tarun — MUDRA Loan ₹5 Lakh to ₹10 Lakh

Collateral-free business loan of ₹5–₹10 lakh for established micro-enterprises scaling up, under PMMY.

QuantumHacks

A virtual hackathon with ₹93,000 prize pool exploring quantum computing and its applications across databases, fintech, and more.

Tech Horizon 2.0 - National Level Hackathon

A 48-hour national-level hackathon in Hyderabad for students and professionals, featuring a significant cash prize pool and diverse innovation themes.

HackTitan

A beginner-friendly online hackathon with a ₹9.3 lakh prize pool, open to global participants including Indian teams.

UP Industrial Investment & Employment Promotion Policy (2022)

UP region-linked capital subsidy up to 25% plus interest subsidy, stamp/electricity duty exemption for MSMEs.

APIIC 2nd Incubation & Ignition Call 2026

APIIC's 2nd Incubation & Ignition Call offers grant funding up to ₹10 lakh and structured incubation support for innovators and early-stage startups in healthcare and medical technology.

Open Atlas - AI for Social Good Hackathon 2026

A global AI hackathon for social good with a ₹9.3L prize pool, open to Indian participants.

LAB TO MARKET (L2M) PROGRAM (Medical Device Development & Validation)

The Lab-to-Market (L2M) Program by IITI DRISHTI CPS FOUNDATION offers financial and developmental support to faculty members and researchers for transforming prototype-ready medical devices into market-ready solutions.

Build With Bharat

A national-level 8-hour offline hackathon in Gurugram for Indian students — ₹30,000 cash prize pool.

NIEPA Grant-in-Aid Scheme

The NIEPA Grant-in-Aid Scheme provides non-dilutive funding to educational institutions, universities, research organizations, and NGOs for studies, evaluations, and conferences in educational planning and administration.

Biodiv'Sport Grant Programme 2026 (Play for Nature)

Grants of ₹4.5L–₹13.5L for CSOs globally using sport to conserve IUCN Red List species or ecosystems. No equity taken.

Innovations for Social Good and Better Bharat (ISGBB)

ISGBB, powered by Capgemini and implemented by BharatCares and SRF Foundation, is a multi-state initiative supporting the development and deployment of scalable, technology-driven solutions for critical social challenges across India.

Maharashtra Package Scheme of Incentives (PSI) 2019

Maharashtra: SGST refund, interest subsidy and stamp duty exemption for new manufacturing MSMEs.

CLCSS — Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme

15% capital subsidy on technology upgradation for MSME plant & machinery

SCLCSS — Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme for SC/ST Entrepreneurs

25% upfront capital subsidy up to ₹25L for SC/ST-owned MSEs on technology upgradation, operated via NSIC National SC-ST Hub.

India High School Exoplanet Data Challenge

A data challenge for Indian high school students to analyze exoplanet data — ₹9.58 lakh prize pool.

Ericsson Innovation Challenge

An opportunity for India-based innovators to develop and deploy impactful 5G solutions addressing real-world challenges across rural connectivity, healthcare, climate, agriculture, and manufacturing in India.

The Earthshot Prize

The global environmental prize founded by Prince William, awarding ₹10.5Cr to five groundbreaking solutions annually across categories like nature, air, oceans, waste, and climate.

Built with Opus 4.7: a Claude Code hackathon

Global virtual hackathon using Claude Code with Opus 4.7, offering a ₹93 lakh prize pool and ₹46,500 API credits for participants. Open to Indian builders.

SIDBI Cohort Program – WISE SNDTWU Incubation Centre

A funding and incubation program by SIDBI and WISE SNDTWU Incubation Centre supporting innovative women-led startups across India with up to ₹10 Lakhs, expert mentorship, and strong ecosystem connections to scale their ventures.

FICCI R&D Awards 2026: Celebrating Innovation & Technology in India

Prestigious national awards recognizing excellence in R&D, innovation, and technology by corporates, startups, MSMEs, and academia across critical sectors.

Telangana Industrial Policy 2020–25 (TS-iPASS) — Incentives

Telangana: 15%–25% investment subsidy + power cost reimbursement + SGST refund for new manufacturing units.

Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy 2021 — Incentive Packages

Tamil Nadu: 15%–35% capital subsidy + SGST refund + interest subvention for new manufacturing MSMEs

Hyundai Innovation Challenge 2026

A 6-month innovation challenge by Hyundai to co-develop cutting-edge solutions with startups in electrification, mobility, AI, and next-gen vehicle tech, offering PoC grants and market access.

CGSSD — Credit Guarantee Scheme for Subordinate Debt

Subordinate debt with 90% CGTMSE guarantee for stressed/NPA-classified MSMEs

CGTMSE — Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro & Small Enterprises

Collateral-free credit guarantee up to ₹2 crore for micro & small enterprises

MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme

50%–80% subsidy on LEAN manufacturing implementation for MSMEs

IGNITE-75 MedTech Ideathon

A premier MedTech ideathon for Kerala engineering and medical students to develop multidisciplinary healthcare solutions with cash prizes, incubation, and mentorship.

Build with Gemini XPRIZE

A global online innovation challenge by XPRIZE, inviting participants to leverage Google Gemini for groundbreaking solutions, with a ₹18.6 crore prize pool.

Locus' Paygentic Hackathon - #2

The second week of Locus' virtual Paygentic Hackathon series, challenging teams to build with the BuildWithLocus suite for a share of the ₹3.72 lakh series prize pool.

Cross-Border Jobs Competition

Win a ₹9.3 lakh cash grant, mentorship, and network access for startups in cross-border labor mobility.

HackNex Season 2

A 24-hour national-level hackathon at JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani, focusing on AI/ML, FinTech, HealthTech, and more, with a ₹50,000 prize pool.

PMMSY — Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

40–60% capital subsidy for fisheries and aquaculture infrastructure under PMMSY 2020–26.

Vande Bharatam

Vande Bharatam is a national innovation movement by Gautam Adani, discovering and empowering India's next generation of innovators with a multi-crore prize pool, mentorship, and visibility.

PMFME — PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises

35% capital subsidy up to ₹10L for micro food processing units under ODOP

Stand-Up India — Loans for Women & SC/ST Entrepreneurs

₹10 lakh–₹1 crore greenfield loans for women and SC/ST entrepreneurs

PMKSY — Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana

35%–50% grant for cold chain, food processing parks and unit infrastructure

Atmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme (2022–27) / Gujarat Industrial Policy

Gujarat: 25% capital assistance, 7% interest subsidy, SGST refund for new and expanding MSMEs

The Vault Bharat — Season 2

Uttar Pradesh's biggest startup reality show is back for Season 2 — UP-based founders pitch to a panel of investors for funding of up to ₹1 Cr per startup, mentorship and on-screen visibility.

HackPrix Season 3 | Build For Better

HackPrix Season 3 is a 36-hour in-person student hackathon in Hyderabad, offering a ₹2.79L+ prize pool for building innovative solutions. Organised by HackPrix and MLH, it features workshops, mentorship, and social events.

Odoo Hackathon 2026

Asia's largest recruitment hackathon with a ₹5,00,000 cash prize pool and direct job opportunities. Open to coders aged 18+.

Scheme for Reimbursement of Testing and Certification Charges for Start-ups and Telecom MSEs

A scheme by MeitY and DoT to reimburse up to 75% of telecom equipment testing and certification charges for DPIIT-recognized Start-ups and MSME-registered Micro & Small Enterprises, capped at ₹50 lakh.

Reimbursement of Expenses for Startups Operating from Leased/Privately Owned Premises Scheme

Reimburses operating expenses like internet, software, cloud services, and lease rentals for Goa startups in private premises, up to ₹10L over two years.

HackPrix Season 3

HackPrix Season 3 is a 2-day in-person hackathon in Kismatpur, India, designed to encourage new hackers to build unique and meaningful projects across diverse technologies.

HACKWAVE 2.0

HACKWAVE 2.0 is a 36-hour offline hackathon organized by GDG GTBIT, with a ₹1 lakh+ prize pool.

Scheme to Provide Grant In Aid for Prototyping Technology-Based Innovative Products under Virtual Innovation Register (VIR)

GSInC provides a grant of up to ₹20,000 for prototyping technology-based innovative products/ideas registered under the Virtual Innovation Register (VIR). This scheme supports students, startups, innovators, research faculty, and entrepreneurs across Goa.

Trademark Reimbursement Scheme

Goa Startup Mission offers up to ₹25,000 reimbursement for 50% of trademark registration costs for Goa-certified startups.

R&D Reimbursement Scheme

The R&D Reimbursement Scheme by Goa Startup Mission offers up to ₹10 lakh to local Goan startups for R&D expenses, including salaries of PhD and Master Degree holders.

Indian Innovation Icons 2027

A biennial national recognition program for Indian startups and social innovators, offering strategic mentorship, investor access, and national visibility.

Interest Subsidy Reimbursement Scheme

Goa-based startups can receive reimbursement of 10-30% of interest paid on commercial/bank loans, up to ₹10 lakh over two years, from the Government of Goa.

MIDH — Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture

35%–55% subsidies for polyhouses, cold chain and horticulture infrastructure

Hack&Chill3.0

Hack&Chill 3.0 is a multi-day offline hackathon in New Delhi, organized by GDGC ADGIPS, where teams build and compete for a ₹55,800 cash prize.

RevenueCat Shipaton 2026

Global online hackathon by RevenueCat with ₹3.95 crore prize pool for mobile apps and games.

BOSCH - BMU Innovation Challenge

An innovation competition by ACIC-BMU Foundation in partnership with Bosch India to find solutions for sustainable mobility with potential grant/prize support and incubation.

OneAquaHealth IEEE Global Hackathon

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.

BASK(Business Achievement Spotlight for Kids) Monthly Pitch Competition

A monthly online pitch competition for kids to showcase business ideas — ₹55,800 prize pool.

Seed Funding & Recognition under Bihar Startup Policy 2022

Startup Bihar invites early-stage founders to apply for seed funding support, official recognition, and comprehensive incubation benefits under the Bihar Startup Policy 2022.

MP Industrial Promotion Policy (2025) — Incentives

MP Industrial Promotion Policy (2025) — Incentives: 15%–40% capital subsidy + interest subsidy + electricity duty exemption for MSMEs in backward areas of Madhya Pradesh.

Bharat Ke Super Founders — Season 2

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.

PMEGP — Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme

15%–35% margin-money subsidy for new micro-enterprises via KVIC

ACABC — Agri Clinics and Agri Business Centres

44%–50% subsidy on loans for agriculture graduates setting up agri-clinics and agri-business centres

Karnataka Industrial Policy (2020–25) — MSME & Large Incentives

Karnataka: 10%–30% investment subsidy + stamp duty and electricity duty exemption for MSMEs

SRCAS Hackathon 3.0 - What's the next big idea?

A national-level innovation challenge for Indian students, with ₹1,80,000 in cash prizes and a trip to Singapore.

Interledger on Campus (IoC) Mini-Grant Program 2026

Up to ₹4.15 lakh mini-grant for student-led projects in open payments and digital financial inclusion at universities worldwide.

WCT-BEES Grants Programme 2026-27

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.

SIDBI SMILE — Make in India Soft Loan Fund for MSMEs

Below-market soft loans from ₹10 lakh for MSMEs in manufacturing and services

XCITE Cohort 1 - Rural Business Incubation Programme

XCITE Cohort 1 by XLRI and NABARD offers incubation, mentorship, and seed grants up to ₹5L for early-stage rural, women-led, and tribal-led enterprises in Eastern/North-Eastern India.

Women Startup Program – NSRCEL x Kotak BizLabs (Cohort 6)

A comprehensive two-year incubation program empowering women entrepreneurs from idea to scale with grant support, mentorship, and access to India's leading startup ecosystem, powered by NSRCEL at IIM Bangalore and Kotak BizLabs.

Seed Capital Scheme

Provides a one-time non-repayable grant of up to ₹10 lakh to Goa startups to develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

State Tourism Policy Incentives

State-level capital subsidies and interest subvention for tourism and hospitality businesses

IPR Reimbursement Scheme

Goa Startup Mission (SITPC) reimburses Goa startups for national and international intellectual property registration costs, up to ₹5 lakh.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana — MNRE Rooftop Solar

Central subsidy and net-metering for rooftop solar on residential and MSME premises

FID – Fund for Innovation in Development (Innovative Project Funding)

FID offers non-dilutive grants from ₹45 lakh to ₹36 crore to innovations combating poverty and inequality in low- and middle-income countries, providing staged funding and technical support.

Salary Reimbursement Scheme

Scheme for Patent Filing under Virtual Innovation Register (VIR)

Goa State Innovation Council provides a subsidy of up to INR 10,000 to cover provisional patent filing fees for innovators, students, and startups registered under its Virtual Innovation Register (VIR).

The Wellcome Snakebite Innovation Prize

A global challenge prize offering up to £6.25 million (approx. ₹65.6 crore) to multi-disciplinary teams developing innovative solutions to improve outcomes for people affected by snakebite in high-burden settings.

Locus' Paygentic Hackathon - #3

Week 3 of Locus' virtual Paygentic Hackathon, focusing on CheckoutWithLocus, with a share of ₹3.72 lakh in prizes.

SoilBox Cohort 4

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.

Udyogini Scheme — Karnataka Women Entrepreneur Loan & Subsidy

30%–50% subsidy on loans up to ₹3 lakh for women micro-entrepreneurs in Karnataka

2026 AI 2030 Accelerator - Q1/Q2

A 4-month hybrid accelerator for startups building responsible, inclusive, and impactful AI solutions, offering mentorship, market access, investor connections, and AWS cloud credits.

Scheme for Goa Rajya Vidnyanik Puraskar (GRVP)

An annual cash prize competition by the Government of Goa to recognize Goan Innovators/Scientists for impactful innovations.

Ideabaaz — Season 2 & Startup Festival 2026

India's founder-first startup festival + Zee TV pitch show is back. Founders from any city, any stage, any sector pitch to a panel of investor "Titans" for a ₹25 Lakh per-startup cohort guarantee, live Demo Day at Bharat Mandapam (Aug 26–28, 2026) and Zee TV / Zee5 broadcast.

Codex Community Hackathon - Kochi

Build intelligent systems with OpenAI Codex at the Kochi hackathon and compete for API credits and ChatGPT Pro subscriptions.

WCT-Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Endangered Species Grants Programme (WCT-BEES Grants)

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.

Greenovation Agri Mechanization Challenge

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.

ZED Certification — Zero Defect Zero Effect

Government-subsidised quality certification for MSMEs — 50%–80% subsidy on ZED certification costs

PM MUDRA Yojana — Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency

Collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh for micro and small non-farm businesses.

ATUFS — Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme

10%–25% capital investment subsidy on benchmarked textile machinery under ATUFS

RNS Hack_Overflow 2.0

RNS Hack_Overflow 2.0 is an annual 24-hour hackathon in Bengaluru hosted by RNS Institute of Technology, open to students and tech enthusiasts, with prizes up to ₹49,500 sponsored by Polygon, ETHIndia, and Aptos.

ACE Design Sprint

An offline designathon in Delhi for college students to showcase their creativity and innovation, with cash prizes for top designs.

MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0

National MSME innovation hackathon on frontier tech — renewable energy, Industry 4.0/5.0, robotics, automotive & more. Up to ₹15 lakh + incubation per approved idea. Open to Indian citizens 18+; apply 27 Jun–14 Jul 2026.

ECLGS 5.0 – Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme

Collateral-free working capital top-up up to ₹100 crore for MSMEs impacted by the West Asia crisis

Call for Incubation

IIM Nagpur InFED offers equity-free incubation with mentoring, market support, and funding facilitation for startups in Vidarbha, Maharashtra.

Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme

Reimbursement of 80% of testing fees, up to ₹1,00,000, for SC/ST-owned MSEs to avail services from NABL/BIS accredited labs.

Reimbursement of membership in Government promoted E-Commerce Portals

Reimburses up to 80% (max ₹25,000) of annual membership fees for SC/ST-owned MSEs on government e-commerce portals.

Bank Loan Processing Reimbursement Scheme

Reimbursement of 80% of bank loan processing charges, up to ₹1,00,000, for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs.

Maruti Suzuki NURTURE Cohort 4 at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park

Pre-incubation cohort by Maruti Suzuki & IIM Calcutta Innovation Park for early-stage startups in mobility, manufacturing, sustainability and social impact — ₹13 lakh cash rewards, paid PoC and Japan immersion.

Bank Guarantee Charges Reimbursement Scheme

Reimbursement of up to ₹1,00,000 (or 80%) on Performance Bank Guarantee charges for SC/ST-owned MSEs participating in government tenders.

Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement Scheme

Reimbursement of 80% or up to ₹20,000 of the annual membership fee for Export Promotion Councils (EPC) for SC/ST-owned MSEs.

UDAAN Drone Center of Excellence Program

Equity-free drone accelerator at SIIC IIT Kanpur with mentorship and lab infrastructure.

Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022: Lease Rental Assistance

DPIIT-recognized startups in MP get 50% lease rent reimbursement up to ₹5,000/month for 3 years.

Punjab Startup Policy: Interest Subsidy Scheme

Annual interest subsidy up to ₹5 Lakh for DPIIT-recognized Punjab startups on business loans.

Jharkhand Startup Policy: Patent Filing Cost Reimbursement

Full reimbursement of patent filing costs for eligible Jharkhand startups with under ₹25 Cr turnover, fostering innovation and intellectual property protection.

Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program at IITM Pravartak

₹35,000/month stipend for up to 12 months for Indian innovators building CPS prototypes pre-incorporation at IIT Madras Pravartak.

Emergent Ventures India by Mercatus Center

Equity-free grant for Indian founders with bold zero-to-one ideas, from Mercatus Center at George Mason University.

IHFC READY Program

Deep-tech pre-seed incubation for final year students and recent graduates at IIT Delhi, offering up to ₹5L equity-free grant and lab access.

AIC Mahindra Incubation Program

Non-monetary incubation for early-stage founders with mentorship, campus facilities, and expert guidance. No equity taken.

DIV Fund Grant for Global Development Innovations

Non-dilutive grants up to ₹13.5 Cr for innovations improving lives in low- and middle-income countries.

NSRCEL Campus Founders Programme by IIM Bangalore

Equity-free grant up to ₹5L & incubation for student founders by IIM Bangalore.

Patent Reimbursement Incentives: Karnataka Startup Policy

Reimbursement of patent filing fees (₹2L–₹10L) for KBITS-registered incubated startups in Karnataka.

Zero Equity Incubation Program

Zero equity incubation for Indian startups in emerging technologies, with special support for female founders.

Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022: Investment-Linked Assistance

Government top-up for SEBI/RBI-recognized investments, up to ₹15 Lakh per instance, with women-led bonus.

Assam Scale-Up Grant — up to ₹50L for MASI Startups

Up to ₹50L state grant for MASI-recognised Assam startups — includes ₹5L Idea2POC component.

DBDIC Incubation Cohort 2026

Incubation for deeptech, climate-tech & biotech startups across all stages in Gurugram.

Jharkhand Startup Policy - Rental Assistance for Startups

50% reimbursement for office rent in Jharkhand STPIs, SEZs, or IT Parks for eligible startups.

Idea Grant

Equity-free grant up to ₹3L for Kerala-based tech startups at idea, PoC, or MVP stage.

AI Summer Residency by IIMA Ventures

Patent Assistance

Reimbursement of patent filing costs up to ₹5 lakh for DPIIT-recognized MP startups.

EDII-TN Innovation Voucher Program — AIC RAISE Hardware Cohort

₹3L–₹7L innovation voucher for Tamil Nadu hardware MSMEs and startups via AIC RAISE.

ACE $100k High-Touch AI Accelerator by Invention Engine

ACE $100k is a high-touch, founder-first accelerator for early-stage AI and deeptech startups, offering up to $100K in capital with six months of intensive support across product, GTM, hiring, and fundraising. Only a very small cohort is selected for deep engagement.

Haryana Startup Policy 2022 Lease Rental Subsidy for Startups

Lease rental reimbursement up to ₹5L/year for DPIIT-recognized startups in Haryana; enhanced subsidy for women-led startups.

Thiel Fellowship — $250K Grant for Young Founders Under 22

₹2.25 crore equity-free grant for founders aged 22 or younger, drop out of college and build for two years.

DBDIC Incubation Cohort 2026

Research-to-market incubation for deep tech startups in climate, biotech, materials, and other emerging technologies.

Bihar Startup Policy 2022 Seed Grant for Validation-Stage Startups

Interest-free seed loan for Bihar-registered validation-stage startups, with bonus for women/SC/ST/differently-abled.

Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022: Margin Money & Interest Subsidy Scheme

Provides margin money and interest subsidy for DPIIT-recognized startups in Madhya Pradesh.

Jharkhand Startup Policy: Sustenance Allowance

Monthly stipend for Jharkhand-registered startups with active full-time founders, turnover under ₹25 Cr, and less than 5 years incorporation.

Seed Fund Scheme - Kerala Startup Mission

Seed funding (loan) for early-stage Kerala startups working on innovative tech products.

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) For Startups

Government seed grant up to ₹20L and debt up to ₹50L for DPIIT-recognised Indian tech startups under 2 years old. Rolling applications.

Akash Coherent ImpactTech Program by AIC-IIITH Foundation

Equity-free grant up to ₹2.2L for TRL 3+ deeptech startups solving social or climate problems.

EngSUI Innovation Challenge

An equity-free grant of up to ₹20L by EIL & SIIC IIT Kanpur to turn novel ideas into working prototypes for Indian citizens and student innovators.

Net SGST Reimbursement

Reimbursement of 50% Net SGST for DPIIT-recognized Haryana startups under Haryana Startup Policy 2022.

BMW Group Startup Garage

Global venture client unit of BMW Group offering paid proof-of-concept projects and long-term partnerships with full IP retention for startups.

Andhra University Centenary Innovation & Impact Grant (AUCIIG) — RUSA 2.0

Up to ₹5L grant for Andhra University students, faculty, and researchers building innovations and startups.

ASTRA 1.0 (Advanced Solutions in Technology for Resilience & Autonomy)

3-month defence tech accelerator by T-Works for PoC-ready/early-revenue hardware startups. Equity-free with lab access and mentorship.

AI and Technology Solutions for Women's Livelihoods

Grant program backing AI and technology solutions that improve income, capital access, and market linkages for women workers and micro-entrepreneurs in agriculture, informal work, the gig economy, and care services.

Scaleup Seed Fund

Collateral-free debt up to ₹25L for DPIIT-recognised, revenue-stage tech startups registered in Kerala, by KSUM.

Jharkhand Startup Policy: Utility Bills Reimbursement

30% reimbursement on internet and electricity bills (max ₹60,000/year) for Jharkhand-registered startups for up to 5 years.

Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022: Sustenance Allowance for Startups

Monthly ₹10,000 sustenance allowance for DPIIT-recognized startups in Madhya Pradesh, disbursed via incubators.

Punjab Startup Policy: Seed Funding for DPIIT Startups

Seed grant up to ₹15 lakh for DPIIT-recognized Punjab startups at PoC/prototype stage.

iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway Prototype/PoC Funding Support

iCreate connects innovators and startups at the idea-to-PoC stage with government funding schemes from GoI and the Government of Gujarat, alongside mentorship, lab access, and on-campus incubation.

Nasscom Deeptech Club Launchpad Incubation Program

Virtual deeptech incubation with mentorship, IP/GTM masterclasses, and investor connects for TRL 5+ startups.

Cloud Storage Reimbursement

Reimburse cloud storage costs for DPIIT-registered startups in Haryana. Up to ₹2.5L annually, 75% of expenses.

D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge

BE3 challenge: cash + RD grant for bio-concept proposals, Indian nationals.

IHFC Startup Incubation Program

IHFC (I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics) incubation program for Indian deep tech startups in CPS, Robotics, IoT, and AI, hosted at IIT Delhi, providing funding, mentorship, lab access, and more.

Women/Transgender Productization Grant

Equity-free KSUM grant up to ₹5L for women/transgender-led startups in Kerala to turn MVP into a market-ready product.

Seed Funding for Startups

Seed grant for DPIIT-recognized Haryana startups, up to ₹10 Lakh.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Accelerate Charitable Giving

Gates Foundation grant funding AI solutions to boost charitable giving, focusing on global health and development.

JioGenNext Market Access Program

Equity-free market access program by Reliance for revenue-stage Indian startups, offering mentorship, ecosystem access, and software credits.

Productisation Grant

Grant by KSUM for technology startups converting MVP to market-ready product, up to ₹7 lakhs.

Market Acceleration Grant

KSUM's equity-free grant for early-revenue tech startups in Kerala to boost market reach, with up to ₹10 lakhs funding.

Technology Development Board (TDB) India-Finland Joint Innovation Call 2026

Bilateral India-Finland grant for sustainable energy, digital tech, and microelectronics R&D projects.

Bihar Startup Policy 2022: Zero Patent Filing Cost Scheme

100% reimbursement of patent filing costs for Bihar-registered startups under the Startup Policy 2022.

Reimbursement of VAT/CST/GST on Goods Supplied to Incubatees: Karnataka Startup Policy

GST/VAT/CST reimbursement on goods supplied to physically incubated Karnataka startups with turnover up to ₹50 lakhs, disbursed annually for first 3 incubation years.

Greenovation DRE for Livelihoods Challenge – EarthON & Startup India

Up to ₹20L non-dilutive grant for 10 Indian startups building decentralized renewable energy solutions for rural livelihoods.

Punjab Startup Policy Lease Rental Subsidy

Lease rental reimbursement for DPIIT-recognized startups operating in Punjab.

Scaleup Grant

Up to ₹15 lakh equity-free KSUM grant for Kerala tech startups with ₹10L+ revenue (or ₹30L equity raised), for market expansion and customer acquisition.

NASSCOM CoE – IoT & AI Gurugram Incubation Program

Zero-equity incubation for IoT and AI startups in Gurugram with subsidized infrastructure, GPU access, and enterprise collaboration.

Vidhai Vaanam Accelerator Program Series 2

12-week hybrid accelerator by Vidhai and Vaanam Space LLP with StartupTN — mentorship, tech credits, investor exposure for early-stage founders.

C-CAMP Wadhwani Innovation Network (WIN) CoE Non-Dilutive Funding Program

Non-dilutive grant up to ₹1Cr for TRL-4+ biotech & deep-tech startups; rolling monthly calls.

StartinUp

Equity-free grants for DPIIT-registered startups in Uttar Pradesh, offering up to ₹18.35L in funding plus mentorship.

MSME Innovative Scheme: Design Component

Grant for manufacturing MSMEs to access design expertise, with support of up to ₹40L for projects like new product development. Government covers a majority of costs with no equity taken.

Orbit — AIC T-Hub SpaceTech Incubation Program

Orbit is AIC T-Hub's 24-week paid SpaceTech incubation program offering mentorship from ex-ISRO scientists, lab access, and global market access, with a program fee of ₹50,000 plus GST.

Bihar Startup Policy 2022: Success Fee Scheme

Success fee for Bihar-registered startups that secured external funding.

Haryana Startup Policy 2022 Patent Cost Reimbursement Scheme

100% reimbursement of patent filing costs for DPIIT-recognized Haryana startups.

Soft Loan Scheme for Women Entrepreneurs

Soft loan up to ₹15L for women-led Kerala startups with government/PSU orders.

Marketing Incentives: Karnataka Startup Policy (International Marketing Reimbursement)

Karnataka startups get up to ₹5 lakh reimbursement for international marketing; women founders preferred.

Vision 2 Venture Incubation Program – IC IIT Patna

Incubation support with lab access, mentorship, and grant guidance for early-stage startups at IIT Patna.

EDII Tamil Nadu Innovation Voucher Programme

Grant up to ₹7 lakhs for manufacturing MSMEs/startups in Tamil Nadu.

Innovation Voucher Program

Grant for Tamil Nadu hardware-based startups/MSMEs to develop prototypes and commercialize products.

Assistance for Participation in Acceleration Programs

Reimbursement up to ₹2.5L/year for Haryana DPIIT-recognized startups joining acceleration programs.

MAP-Health

Accelerates market entry for healthcare social enterprises with market-ready innovations.

Jharkhand Startup Policy: Marketing Assistance Grant

One-time marketing grant up to ₹10 Lakh for Jharkhand-registered startups under ₹25 Cr turnover and less than 5 years old.

NEEV Startup Kickstart Program – Pre-Incubation Cohort 2026

Pre-incubation for early-stage & student founders, limited cohort.

Startup Srujan Seed Support (S4) – Cohort 3

Grants of ₹2.5–10 lakh for student innovators in Gujarat to develop prototypes and reach market readiness.

BCDD Grant by KSUM & BCDD Kerala

Equity-free grants up to ₹10L for OBC graduates in Kerala building tech startups, offered by KSUM and BCDD.

KrishiTech Synapse 2026 by IHFC, IIT Delhi

IHFC, IIT Delhi offers R&D grants up to ₹5 crore for deep-tech agricultural innovations.

I-NEXSS Sanitation Grant 2026 by IPTIF (IIT Palakkad)

The I-NEXSS Sanitation Grant 2026 supports collaborative R&D for next-generation non-sewered sanitation systems (NSSS) at Technology Readiness Level 4 or higher.

ISIF Asia Digital Inclusion Grants 2026

Funding for projects enhancing digital inclusion and internet access across Asia Pacific.

AIP (Agri-Startup Incubation Programme)

Grant up to ₹25L for West Bengal-based agri-startups at MVP/expansion stage.

Greenovation Urban Climate Resilience Challenge

Win up to ₹20 lakh and a ₹1 crore investment pathway for urban climate solutions in India.

SOP (Student Orientation Programme)

Grant up to ₹4L for West Bengal-based student innovators with agri-ideas.

UPJA 2026 — Pusa Krishi Incubation Program

Equity-free grant up to ₹25L for registered agri-startups with MVP or market-ready product.

WeaveX Textile Incubation Program – IIM Kozhikode Live

IIM Kozhikode Live's WeaveX program offers grants up to ₹50 lakh and mentorship for Indian startups innovating in the textile sector.

NDBI Incubation Program: Dec '25 Cohort

Design-led incubation for Indian startups at prototype/MVP stage, no equity, ₹15,000 fee.

I-DAPT HUB Incubation Cohort 3 , IIT (BHU) Varanasi

Grants up to ₹1 Cr + IIT BHU incubation for AI, IoT, robotics, and DAPT startups across India.

3 Month Pre-Incubation Program for Future Founders - AIC IIT Delhi

Free 3-month pre-incubation at AIC IIT Delhi for students and innovators (TRL 0-3); up to ₹3L prototype, ₹10L Haryana seed pathway.

Call for Cohort 7

Incubation program for startups in Energy, EV, Semiconductors, IoT, AI/ML, or Cybersecurity.

Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme

Maharashtra grant for women-led DPIIT-recognized startups; ₹1L–₹25L non-dilutive funding.

PABI SOP 2026 by PAU Ludhiana (Student Orientation)

Idea stage program for students with innovative agri-food ideas, offering up to ₹4 lakh grant-in-aid.

NGRAIN: Agripreneurship Program

Grant up to ₹25 Lakhs for agripreneurs & startups in millet innovation.

NCPEDP–Mphasis Assistive Technology Hub Seed Grant 2026

Seed grant of up to ₹5 lakh for early-stage startups developing assistive technology for persons with disabilities, supported by NCPEDP and Mphasis.

DST NIDHI i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0

Grant up to ₹10L for S&T solutions targeting rural/societal challenges across focus areas.

the^delta Incubator 2026 Cohort

Incubator for early-stage nonprofit social entrepreneurs in India focused on livelihoods.

Pusa Krishi Student Applications 2026

Equity-free grant up to ₹4L for student innovators with agri ideas or prototypes.

RKVY-RAFTAAR Scheme Student Agripreneurs – SIIC IIT Kanpur

Student agripreneurs with early-stage agritech ideas can secure up to ₹4 lakh grant and incubation at SIIC IIT Kanpur.

AOP (Agripreneurship Orientation Programme)

Grant up to ₹5 lakh for idea or prototype-stage agripreneurs based in West Bengal, offered by AFBIC, IIT Kharagpur.

NEST: Startup Training Program

Grant up to ₹5 Lakhs for startups in millet-based innovation, with training.

O'Shaughnessy Fellowships & Grants

A one-year, equity-free program offering $100,000 fellowships and $10,000+ grants to bold individuals advancing civilization across science, tech, arts, and entrepreneurship.

NSTEP – Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Grant up to ₹4 Lakhs for students & research scholars in millet-based innovation.

Innovate for Impact Challenge 2026

Global Innovate for Impact Challenge 2026 offers up to ₹45 lakh grant for early-stage agtech startups tackling food security worldwide.

IITK FinTech Spark Program

FinTech program for IITK UG students, offering grants up to ₹6 lakh and mentorship.

GS 10000 Women Cohort 10

Fully-funded business education for established women entrepreneurs with minimum ₹30L turnover.

STPI OctaNE OCP 9.0 – Gaming & Entertainment (Aizawl)

Seed funding up to ₹25 lakh plus incubation for Gaming & Entertainment startups through STPI OctaNE OCP 9.0 in Aizawl, Mizoram.

Cummins CSR Grant for Climate & Sustainability Tech – 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.

PABI UDDAM Pre-Seed Programme 2026 by PAU Ludhiana

PABI UDDAM Pre-Seed Programme 2026 offers up to ₹5 lakh non-dilutive grant for innovative agri ideas, with incubation support from PAU Ludhiana.

PABI UDAAN Seed Programme 2026 by PAU Ludhiana

Incubation program for growth-stage agri startups with an MVP ready for commercialization.

IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator 2026

Four-month hybrid accelerator for youth-led renewable energy and climate startups, providing mentorship, network access, and funding connections but no direct cash grants.

2026 International SpaceTech Startup Supporting Program by TAcc+

Month-long Taiwan landing program for global spacetech startups with travel subsidy up to USD 2,500.

Funding frontier climate tech for children's health

UNICEF fund for early-stage, for-profit Open Source climate tech for children's health, up to $100K.

TattvaX Cohort 2

Accelerator for DeepTech startups in Space, Defence, Drones & strategic tech.

OctaNE Open Challenge Program (OCP): Animation 9.0

Incubation for Animation startups in India, with up to ₹25L seed funding at STPI Shillong.

Imagine H2O Accelerator 2026 at Imagine H2O

Zero-equity accelerator for early-stage water startups globally. Offers mentorship, market access, and industry visibility. Applications close 19 Dec 2025.

TribePreneurs Idea Quest

A national challenge by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to identify and support tribal startups with prize money and structured incubation support.

LaunchPad 2026

Pitch your revenue-stage AI and Agri-Tech startup to leading investors and compete for cash prizes up to ₹50,000, along with potential funding consideration up to ₹50 lakhs.

North East Growth Lab 2026

IIMA Ventures & SAP offer grants up to ₹5L, mentorship, and market access for early-stage startups from North East India.

iDEX DISC 12 Re-Open: Inflight Urination Device for Female Fighter Pilots

iDEX DISC 12 Re-Open offers grants up to ₹1.5 crore for developing an inflight urination device for female fighter pilots, supporting MSMEs, startups, and innovators.

Sustainability Hackathon 2026

A national hackathon by IIT Bombay-Honeywell Centre for students across India to develop innovative, scalable sustainability solutions, offering prizes, seed grants up to ₹50 Lakh, and incubation support.

Tribal Business Conclave 2026 — Open Grand Challenge

Ministry of Tribal Affairs grand challenge for DPIIT-recognised startups solving healthcare, education, and livelihood problems in tribal India — ₹12 lakh prize pool.

West Hacks

West Hacks is an online social entrepreneurship hackathon offering a $175 cash prize, open to global participants.

Moonshot Hackathon

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.

Finance Case Competition 2025

Simandhar Education's Finance Case Competition challenges Indian students and professionals to evaluate a real-world corporate finance case, with cash prizes up to ₹20,000.

ET AI Hackathon 2.0

A nation-scale AI hackathon by Economic Times and Unstop for Indian students and professionals, offering a ₹10 lakh prize pool and career opportunities.

Build with MeDo Hackathon

Join Baidu's 'Build with MeDo' online hackathon for a $50K prize pool, focusing on AI/ML and low-code solutions.

Pitch Fest | Pitch Your Business Idea

An open hackathon by Masters' Union where students and young founders pitch their business ideas for cash prizes and mentorship.

D2C Online Merchandise Startup Challenge: iCEO 2026

A free online challenge for undergraduate students to build and profit from a D2C merchandise startup — ₹12,000 prize pool.

Entrepreneurship World Cup 2026

Global pitch competition with $1M in equity-free cash prizes across idea, early, and growth-stage tracks — open to Indian founders.

Insight 4.0

Online business strategy competition by Motilal Nehru College, DU, open to all Indian college students. Compete individually or in teams for cash prizes.

Vibe2Ship - India's Biggest Vibe-Coding Hackathon

A national-level online hackathon for students and professionals to build innovative solutions with mentorship from Google experts and a ₹3 Lakh prize pool.

Cyber_Coders

A 10-day online hackathon focused on cybersecurity and web development, hosted by Idustries with a $18 prize pool. Open to global participants, runs June 13–22, 2026.

Tekathon

Inter-college hackathon by Techno International Batanagar with ₹10,000+ prize pool.

BugBash

A 24-hour national hackathon by Newton School of Technology focused on AI, problem-solving, and debugging, offering a ₹65,000 prize pool.

Cepheus 2.0

A 24-hour hackathon hosted by GDG on Campus AIT & Code Club in Bengaluru, challenging developers and designers to build innovative solutions for real-world problems, with a ₹50,000 prize pool.

NetElixir AIgnition 3.0

NetElixir AIgnition 3.0 is an online AI/ML hackathon for developers, data scientists, and students to solve real-world digital marketing challenges.

SNAPSURROUND 2026: Turn your surrounding into Gauranteed Cash

SNAPSURROUND 2026 is an online visual intelligence case competition from InteractUp, open to all students and professionals in India. Participants earn guaranteed cash rewards (₹800 per approved set) for capturing and organizing images from their surroundings.

Navachar Mantra: Start Your Innovation Journey

A national initiative by FITT IIT Delhi and NIESBUD to discover and support grassroots innovators with mentorship, incubation, and facilitated access to external funding.

NextGenHacks

NextGenHacks is an online, open-ended hackathon welcoming global participants to build innovative solutions for social good, with a $1,000 cash prize.