Sole proprietorships qualify for PMEGP (up to ₹25 Lakhs), MUDRA loans, and Udyam-registered MSME benefits. While not eligible for DPIIT startup recognition, proprietors can access state-level microenterprise grants, KVIC schemes, and NABARD's rural innovation funding for individual entrepreneurs.
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Dr. Bansi Dhar Incubation Centre (DBDIC)
Incubation for deeptech, climate-tech & biotech startups across all stages
ACSEL Technology Forum
4-month AI accelerator in Karnataka for early-stage startups, up to ₹10L seed funding.
WE Hub, Government of Telangana
Accelerator for women-led startups with validated MVP and early traction/revenue in India.
888VC
AI-enabled accelerator for pre-seed/seed tech-enabled startups, $25K+ investment.
Next Bharat Ventures IFSC Private Limited
Equity funding and mentorship for revenue-generating impact ventures in India's rural and informal economies.
NVIDIA
Guidance and resources for AI startups at any stage, offering technology and ecosystem access.
Alliance
Leading crypto & AI accelerator providing ₹4.5 Crore funding for product-market fit.
Alchemist Accelerator
Three-month in-person accelerator for early-stage enterprise tech startups with global potential.
Alchemist, Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Accelerator for pre-seed/seed deep tech startups with technical founding teams.
Alchemist Accelerator, QRDI Council
Investment and support for enterprise tech startups using Doha as a global launchpad.
a16z
Invests up to $1M in new global startups, offering capital and expert support.
AI2 Incubator
Incubator for early-stage applied AI startups with funding up to ₹54,000,000.
Peak XV
Seed platform for company builders, offering up to ₹270,000,000 in funding.
Accel, Prosus
Pre-seed program backing mission-centric founders with breakthrough technology, products, or business models.
JioGenNext, Reliance Industries Limited
Market access program offering hands-on guidance within Reliance ecosystem, no equity, no charges.
Soma
Funding up to ₹180,000,000 for startups, with extensive mentorship and networking.
EWOR
EWOR invests in individuals at any stage, from idea to €500K ARR, fostering potential.
Forum Ventures
Pre-seed venture capital for B2B SaaS and AI startups.
Forum Ventures
Pre-seed accelerator for B2B software startups, offering ₹9,000,000 investment and tailored guidance.
Marwari Catalysts
Acceleration program for pre-seed & early-stage Indian startups across all sectors.
500 Global
Silicon Valley-based accelerator with $150K investment for early-stage startups.
IHFC, IIT Delhi
Incubation for Indian deeptech startups in Cyber Physical Systems, Robotics, IoT, and AI.