Cybersecurity startups receive dedicated grants from DSCI (Data Security Council of India), MeitY Startup Hub’s Cyber Security Innovation Fund, and CERT-In’s startup collaboration program. Startups building zero-trust architectures, threat intelligence, or API security for critical infrastructure are prioritised.
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a16z
Invests up to $1M in new global startups, offering capital and expert support.
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.
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.
Freelancing Females, Heartbeat
Grant for women founders, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and community builders. Open to all genders aligned with the mission of empowering women in business.
NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore
5-month sector-agnostic pre-incubation with ₹5L grants for top 3 teams at NSRCEL IIM Bangalore.
ISB I-Venture
Sector-agnostic accelerator for MVP to growth startups raising Seed–Series A.
InFED, IIM Nagpur
Up to ₹10L for first-generation deeptech founders at ideation or prototype stage.
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)
Industry 4.0 startup incubation and support program by STPI EmTek CoE
Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council (GUSEC), UNICEF, SBI Mutual Funds
Women-led startups: grants up to ₹50L, investments up to ₹5Cr.
IIT Tirupati Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation
Up to ₹1 Cr for TRL 2–4 to TRL 5–6 deeptech projects.
Atal Incubation Centre - Shiv Nadar University
Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur
Oxyzo Financial Services and PIEDS, BITS Pilani
Up to ₹10 lakhs for women-led startups from Tier 2/3 India.
IIT Mandi Catalyst
3-month exploration program for prototype-stage innovators
COEP’s Bhau Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Leadership
Seed funding up to ₹9 lakhs for tech startups in healthcare, EV, IoT, cyber security and energy.
Department of Electronics, IT, BT
Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre (BBC), K-tech, Startup Karnataka