Deep-tech startups benefit from Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) grants, DST’s NIDHI-PRAYAS, and DRDO’s ATAGS scheme. The government has pledged over ₹1 Lakh Crore for emerging technology R&D, creating India’s largest-ever non-dilutive funding pipeline for hardware and science-intensive startups.
Showing 371+ programs for Indian startups
Amazon India
Free accelerator for 50 women-led businesses — 3-day bootcamp, Amazon mentorship, IIT-D resources & VC Demo Day.
FITT IIT Delhi, BIRAC
Biotech incubation at IIT Delhi for innovators at ideation to early prototype stages.
Google for Startups
Equity-free accelerator for AI-first startups in India, Seed to Series A.
Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT Hub)
Deep tech accelerator for startups in Tier 2/3 cities of Tamil Nadu (TRL 3+).
Global Leaders Institute
Global Arts Prize for Innovation recognizing ventures redefining culture's contemporary significance.
SIIC IIT Kanpur, Centre of Excellence for UAVs (Govt of UP & IIT Kanpur), Drone Federation of India (DFI)
Acceleration + ₹3L fellowship for DPIIT-registered drone/UAV startups at IIT Kanpur.
Karnavati Innovation and Incubation Foundation (KIIF), Karnavati University
3-week acceleration track for DPIIT-recognised women-led DeepTech startups (under 2 years).
O'Shaughnessy Ventures (OSV)
JSW MG Motor India, DPIIT
Innovation grant program by JSW MG Motor India for mobility solutions, open to all stages and tech areas.
Startupbootcamp India
13-week accelerator for pre-Series A DeepTech, Defense, Climate & AI startups.
Entrepreneurs First (EF)
For individuals seeking co-founders and deeptech/AI ideas, building companies from scratch in Bangalore.
Y Combinator
Global accelerator for early-stage startups with funding and mentorship
Defence Innovation Organisation
Defence deeptech grant up to ₹25 Cr for startups solving military challenges.
Defence Innovation Organisation
Defence challenge for startups/MSMEs solving 82 military problem statements
Defence Public Sector Undertakings
DPSU-led defence innovation challenges for deeptech and hardware startups
L'Oréal Research & Innovation, Hello Tomorrow
Incubation for deep-tech, biotech, and green chemistry startups in cosmetics/beauty.
Techstars
Accelerator for space technology startups, leveraging adjacent industries for aerospace market access.
Infineon Technologies
Global co-innovation program for hardware, semiconductor, and embedded software startups.
Department of Biotechnology (DBT), BIRAC
Joint call for Bio AI hubs in biomanufacturing under BioE3. Open to startups, LLPs, and academic SIROs.
Technology Development Board (TDB), Business Finland
Joint India-Finland R&D grant for sustainable energy, digital tech, and microelectronics projects.
Kerala Startup Mission
Early-stage funding for innovative tech startups based in Kerala.
Kerala Startup Mission
Grant by KSUM for technology startups converting MVP to market-ready product, up to ₹7 lakhs.