Startup Grants and Funding programs for EdTech startups in India

EdTech startups receive funding through NEP 2020 implementation grants, PM-POSHAN digital initiatives, and the AICTE Student Startup Policy. Startups building tools for school infrastructure, vocational training, language learning, or skills assessments attract both government and CSR grants.

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a16z speedrun

a16z

Upto ₹9 Cr

Invests up to $1M in new global startups, offering capital and expert support.

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Surge

Peak XV

Upto ₹27 Cr

Seed platform for company builders, offering up to ₹270,000,000 in funding.

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Atoms X

Accel, Prosus

Upto ₹9 Cr

Pre-seed program backing mission-centric founders with breakthrough technology, products, or business models.

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JioGenNext Market Access Program

JioGenNext, Reliance Industries Limited

Market access program offering hands-on guidance within Reliance ecosystem, no equity, no charges.

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Soma Fellows

Soma

From ₹18 Cr

Funding up to ₹180,000,000 for startups, with extensive mentorship and networking.

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EWOR Applications

EWOR

EWOR invests in individuals at any stage, from idea to €500K ARR, fostering potential.

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Thrive Startup Acceleration Program

Marwari Catalysts

₹25 Lakhs – ₹1 Cr

Acceleration program for pre-seed & early-stage Indian startups across all sectors.

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Flagship Accelerator

500 Global

Upto ₹1.35 Cr

Silicon Valley-based accelerator with $150K investment for early-stage startups.

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The Building Her Community Grant by Freelancing Females

Freelancing Females, Heartbeat

Upto ₹4.2 LakhsClosed

Grant for women founders, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and community builders. Open to all genders aligned with the mission of empowering women in business.

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NSRCEL Launchpad 30 at IIM Bangalore

NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore

Upto ₹5 LakhsClosed

5-month sector-agnostic pre-incubation with ₹5L grants for top 3 teams at NSRCEL IIM Bangalore.

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ISB I-Venture Investment Readiness Accelerator (IRA) 2.0

ISB I-Venture

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Sector-agnostic accelerator for MVP to growth startups raising Seed–Series A.

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herSTART 5th Edition

Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council (GUSEC), UNICEF, SBI Mutual Funds

Upto ₹50 LakhsClosed

Women-led startups: grants up to ₹50L, investments up to ₹5Cr.

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AI-Based Early Childhood Development (ECD) Innovation Challenge

Women Development & Child Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh

Upto ₹2 CrClosed

Up to ₹2Cr govt contract for DPIIT-recognised AI/ECD innovators.

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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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ELEVATE NXT 2026 Deeptech Grant-in-Aid Program

Department of Electronics, IT, BT

Upto ₹1 CrClosed

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AI-Based Early Childhood Development (ECD) Innovation Challenge

Ratan Tata Innovation Hub

Upto ₹2 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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