Startup Grants & Funding for Gaming, Media & Web3 Startups

A Gujarat government scheme offering up to 5 lakh reimbursement on capital expenditure for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.

This scheme by the Puducherry Industries and Commerce Department provides a 50% subsidy, up to ₹5 lakh, to micro, small, medium, and large industrial units for the purchase and installation of generators.

Gujarat scheme offering 25% reimbursement (up to ₹5 lakh) to MSMEs for expenses incurred in listing on SME Exchanges to raise equity capital.

Financial assistance for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Gujarat to implement essential Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure, covering up to 65% of capital expenditure.

This scheme provides financial assistance up to ₹5 lakh to SC/ST-led Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Gujarat to cover expenses incurred while raising equity capital through SME Exchanges.

Financial assistance for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Gujarat to offset costs incurred for new, additional, or shifting power connection charges, with a maximum subsidy of up to ₹5 lakh.

This Gujarat state scheme provides financial assistance of up to ₹5 lakh to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for expenses incurred while raising equity capital through SME Exchanges.

Financial assistance to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Gujarat for charges paid for LT/HT power service lines, up to a maximum of ₹5,00,000.

A loan-linked scheme by the Government of Kerala providing margin money grants of up to ₹4 lakhs to Nano units in manufacturing, job work, and service activities.

The second week of Locus' virtual Paygentic Hackathon series, challenging teams to build with the BuildWithLocus suite for a share of the ₹3.72 lakh series prize pool.

The third week of Locus' virtual Paygentic Hackathon series, focusing on CheckoutWithLocus, with a share of ₹3.72 lakh in prizes.

A Central Sector Scheme providing holistic support including collateral-free credit, skill training, modern tools, digital transaction incentives, and market linkage to artisans and craftspeople.

HackPrix Season 3 is a 2-day in-person hackathon in Kismatpur, India, designed to encourage new hackers to build unique and meaningful projects across diverse technologies.

Early-stage funding for innovative tech startups based in Kerala.

This Gujarat government scheme offers financial assistance of up to ₹3 lakh to startups to enroll and participate in nationally or internationally recognized acceleration programs.

An interest-free loan scheme by the Government of Sikkim for unemployed youth aged 22-35 to start self-employment ventures in business, service, and industrial activities.

A loan scheme by DSFDC, Government of NCT of Delhi, providing need-based financial support to individuals from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities for self-employment and income-generating activities.

This Haryana government scheme provides loans up to ₹3 lakh to persons with disabilities for developing business premises and initiating self-employment activities.

A Delhi government scheme offering loans up to ₹3 lakh and a 15% subsidy for unemployed youth, artisans, and entrepreneurs to establish or expand small enterprises in Delhi.

India's premier pitch competition for college students, founders, and early-stage startups — ₹3 lakh prize pool, judged by IIT professors and industry leaders.

Lease rental reimbursement for DPIIT-recognized startups operating in Punjab.

30%–50% subsidy on loans up to ₹3 lakh for women micro-entrepreneurs in Karnataka