Startup Grants & Funding for Climate, Energy & EV Startups

The MIDC Innovation Grand Challenge 2026 invites students, startups and innovators to put forward ready-to-implement solutions for pressing sustainability and infrastructure challenges in MIDC's industrial estates.

A 36-hour national-level hackathon in New Delhi for college students — ₹37,000+ prize pool, mentorship, and networking.

A global online hackathon by RevenueCat with a ₹3.95 crore prize pool — open to developers building mobile apps and games.

Microsoft × FITT IIT Delhi zero-equity grant up to ₹30 lakh for AI startups ready to scale a local pilot nationally — IIT Delhi & Microsoft ecosystem, market validation and Demo Days.

The Young Inventors Prize by EPO recognizes young innovators worldwide developing technology-driven solutions for global sustainability challenges, offering cash prizes up to €20,000 and global visibility.

A global online hackathon focused on water health and sustainability, with a ₹2.79 lakh prize pool.

The Assam Innovation & Startup Foundation (AISF) invites innovative startups at Idea and Prototype/MVP stages to apply for funding support up to ₹40 Lakh, with potential equity for advanced stages.

A 6-8 month accelerator program by Kotak Mahindra Bank offering up to ₹30 lakh in equity-free grant funding and mentorship for revenue-generating startups.

An Open Challenge Program by Electropreneur Park (EP) to identify, nurture, and fund early-stage tech entrepreneurs and innovators in the ESDM sector with seed funding, mentoring, and incubation support.

Incubation program by IIT Dharwad's dhaRti Foundation, supported by BIRAC and DBT, offering lab infrastructure, mentorship, and funding access for bioscience, deep-tech, clean energy, and agri startups.

Join Europe's top-ranked, equity-free hybrid accelerator program in Leipzig, Germany, offering up to EUR 50,000 (approximately ₹54.5 lakh) in grants, tailored mentorship, and pilot project opportunities for innovative startups in energy, smart city, and eHealth.

A fully-online Finance × Trading hackathon by TechZap — ₹75,000 prize pool, Azure credits, and direct hiring rounds for top teams.

India's biggest competition for student startups, helping student founders get noticed, meet investors, and grow their ventures.

A 36-hour tech sprint at Manipal University Jaipur with 10 tracks and over ₹5 Lakhs in prizes.

An incentive scheme by the Government of Maharashtra offering up to 25% of Fixed Capital Investment for industrial units setting up or expanding in specific zones.

The Startup Qatar Investment Program by QDB offers substantial funding and comprehensive support to attract and help tech startups establish or expand in Qatar.

Surge offers up to $5M in seed capital, full-stack support, and access to a global network for audacious early-stage founders.

New enterprises in agriculture, food processing, dairy, non-timber forest produce, CBG, and green hydrogen sectors can claim 100% mandi tax exemption for 5 years, up to ₹5 crore annually.

The Young Inventors Prize by EPO recognizes young innovators worldwide developing technology-driven solutions for global sustainability challenges, offering cash prizes up to €20,000 and global visibility.

The Assam Innovation & Startup Foundation (AISF) invites innovative startups at Idea and Prototype/MVP stages to apply for funding support up to ₹40 Lakh, with potential equity for advanced stages.

A 6-8 month accelerator program by Kotak Mahindra Bank offering up to ₹30 lakh in equity-free grant funding and mentorship for revenue-generating startups.

A fully-online Finance × Trading hackathon by TechZap — ₹75,000 prize pool, Azure credits, and direct hiring rounds for top teams.

India's biggest competition for student startups, helping student founders get noticed, meet investors, and grow their ventures.

An incentive scheme by the Government of Maharashtra offering up to 25% of Fixed Capital Investment for industrial units setting up or expanding in specific zones.

New enterprises in agriculture, food processing, dairy, non-timber forest produce, CBG, and green hydrogen sectors can claim 100% mandi tax exemption for 5 years, up to ₹5 crore annually.