Startup Grants and Funding programs for Deeptech startups in India

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.

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iDEX Prime Re Open

Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)

Upto ₹10 CrClosed

Up to ₹10 crore for IAF deep-tech defence challenges.

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iDEX DISC 12 (Re-Open) – IAF

Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)

Upto ₹1.5 CrClosed

Up to ₹1.5 crore for IAF helicopter glide path landing system.

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SIDBI Seed Fund Programme at TIDES IIT Roorkee

TIDES IIT Roorkee, SIDBI

Upto ₹1.5 CrClosed

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Arabian Accelerator Program

India Accelerator, National Technology Development Program (NTDP)

Closed

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Saksham – Women Entrepreneurship Support Program

Oxyzo Financial Services and PIEDS, BITS Pilani

Upto ₹10 LakhsClosed

Up to ₹10 lakhs for women-led startups from Tier 2/3 India.

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Startup Exploration Program 2026 - IIT Mandi Catalyst

IIT Mandi Catalyst

Upto ₹9 CrClosed

3-month exploration program for prototype-stage innovators

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BIRAC LEAP Fund at Venture Center

Entrepreneurship Development Center (Venture Center), BIRAC

Upto ₹1 CrClosed

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ELEVATE NXT 2026 Deeptech Grant-in-Aid Program

Department of Electronics, IT, BT

Upto ₹1 CrClosed

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Avaana – Startup India Grand Challenge for Deep Tech Innovation 2025-26

Avaana Capital, Startup India

Upto ₹2.5 CrClosed

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WE-Escalate Women in Life Sciences Acceleration Program

Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre (BBC), K-tech, Startup Karnataka

Closed

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ArthX Program at AIC ISB

AIC ISB, HDFC Bank Parivartan

Upto ₹10 LakhsClosed

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Bosch-BMU Innovation Challenge

Bosch, ACIC-BMU Foundation

Upto ₹10 LakhsClosed

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V-FUND 6.0 – Women 2026 Accelerator Program

VELS Innovation Council, StartupTN

Upto ₹2 LakhsClosed

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Investor Readiness Program (IRP) – Cohort 4

Venture Center, Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Ltd.

Upto ₹5 LakhsClosed

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WE START Pre-Incubation Program at Kerala Startup Mission

Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM)

Closed

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Sustainovation Challenge 2.0 at AIC RAISE

AIC RAISE, Startup India

Upto ₹5 LakhsClosed

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FutureSites Innovation Program by CII CIES

CII Centre of Excellence for Innovation Entrepreneurship and Startups

Closed

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Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme

Maharashtra State Innovation Society, Government of Maharashtra

₹1 Lakhs – ₹25 LakhsClosed

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PropelX 2.0 Startup Funding Program at IIT Ropar TBIF

IIT Ropar – Technology Business Incubator Foundation

Upto ₹2 LakhsClosed

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IFCI Scheme for Scheduled Tribe Innovators

IFCI Venture, IIT Mandi Catalyst

Upto ₹30 LakhsClosed

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NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP)

IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre, DST - NIDHI

Upto ₹25 LakhsClosed

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THT Conservation Grant for Critical Habitats 2026

The Habitats Trust

Upto ₹1 CrClosed

For Indian conservation organisations working on lesser-known species and critical habitats

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