Grant Programs for Indian Startups

Grants from the Global Fund for Community Foundations to strengthen community-philanthropy organizations globally, focusing on their grantmaking, governance, and fund development.

Receive up to ₹16 lakh in non-repayable grant assistance from Startup Odisha for innovative product development and marketing activities in the state.

Supports technology-based startups with market validation ready to scale operations, up to ₹15 lakhs.

Seed funding up to ₹15 Lakh for DPIIT-recognized startups operating in Punjab.

A scheme by the Government of Kerala offering capital grants and working capital incentives up to ₹15 lakhs to revive defunct manufacturing MSMEs and cashew processing units across the state.

An innovation challenge by IIITM-K, KSEB, and C-MET offering up to ₹15 Lakhs grant for startups and companies developing smart solutions for the power distribution sector in Kerala.

The Uttarakhand Startup Policy 2023 offers monthly allowances, seed funding up to ₹12.5 lakh, and IP reimbursement to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the state.

Supports early-revenue tech startups in Kerala with up to ₹10L for market acceleration.

Early-stage funding for OBC graduates in Kerala with technology-driven startups.

₹2.5–10 lakh grant for Gujarat student innovators under 35.

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

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

Provides a one-time non-repayable grant of up to INR 10 lakh to Goa startups with a promising idea, to help them develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

Financial assistance program from the West Bengal government for handloom and Khadi weavers, including individuals and cooperative societies, offering up to ₹10 lakh based on activity.

A scheme by the Puducherry Industries and Commerce Department offering a 50% grant up to ₹10 lakh for new and existing industrial units to acquire technology for product or process improvement.

Receive up to ₹10 lakh in financial assistance for innovative projects with significant social impact, offered by the Government of Gujarat.

The Mukhyamantri Nahri Kendra scheme empowers tribal women in Gujarat by providing up to ₹5 lakh in subsidy and a concessional loan at 4% interest to establish and run self-employment ventures.

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

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

Grant for women/transgender-led startups in Kerala to productize MVP, up to ₹5 lakhs.

Pre-seed incubation for deep-tech startups in cobotics, AI, drones, autonomous systems at IIT Delhi.

Incubation for student entrepreneurs and recent graduates with prototype or early traction.