Electronics hardware startups are supported through PLI for IT Hardware, ESDM (Electronic System Design and Manufacturing) incentives, and MeitY’s TIDE 2.0 scheme. Startups designing consumer electronics, industrial sensors, or PCBs benefit from manufacturing-linked subsidies and prototyping support.
Showing 342+ programs for Indian startups
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
WE Hub, Government of Telangana
Accelerator for women-led startups with validated MVP and early traction/revenue in India.
Kerala Startup Mission
Seed funding (loan) for early-stage Kerala startups working on innovative tech products.
100X.VC
Seed investment for early-stage Indian startups through iSAFE notes, includes mentorship.
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.
NXP Semiconductors
Deeptech challenge for Indian semiconductor, AI, robotics and EV startups
InFED, IIM Nagpur
Up to ₹10L for first-generation deeptech founders at ideation or prototype stage.
Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council (GUSEC), UNICEF, SBI Mutual Funds
Women-led startups: grants up to ₹50L, investments up to ₹5Cr.
Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)
Up to ₹10 crore for IAF deep-tech defence challenges.
Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)
Up to ₹1.5 crore for IAF helicopter glide path landing system.
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