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
Kerala Startup Mission
Grant for women/transgender-led startups in Kerala to productize MVP, up to ₹5 lakhs.
Kerala Startup Mission
Supports technology-based startups with market validation ready to scale operations, up to ₹15 lakhs.
Kerala Startup Mission, Backward Classes Development Department
Early-stage funding for OBC graduates in Kerala with technology-driven startups.
Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), Wadhwani Foundation
Invention Engine
Boeing India, T-Hub
Vidhai & Vaanam Space LLP
12-week hybrid accelerator for early-stage sector-agnostic startup
Deel
Global seed-stage competition for startups under $5M raised
Innovation Mission Punjab
Punjab-based DPIIT startups with pilot/revenue traction
Marathwada Accelerator for Growth & Incubation Council (MAGIC)
Seed fund for Maharashtra startups from PoC to commercialization.
IKN Innovation Foundation, IMI Kolkata
Pre-incubation for early-stage & student founders, limited cohort.
Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub)
₹2.5–10 lakh grant for Gujarat student innovators under 35.
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
Govt seed grant up to ₹20L + ₹50L debt for DPIIT-recognised Indian tech startups. Rolling applications
IIMA Ventures and Jaivel Aerospace
Pre-seed/seed deeptech fund for aerospace & defence startups
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.
NVIDIA
Guidance and resources for AI startups at any stage, offering technology and ecosystem access.
Kerala Startup Mission
Seed funding (loan) for early-stage Kerala startups working on innovative tech products.
Kerala Startup Mission
Soft loan for women entrepreneurs in Kerala with government/PSU project orders.
100X.VC
Seed investment for early-stage Indian startups through iSAFE notes, includes mentorship.
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.