IoT startups receive funding through MeitY’s National IoT Policy grants, NASSCOM’s IoT Centre of Excellence programs, and state-run smart city pilot grants. Startups building connected hardware for agriculture, logistics, utilities, or smart buildings can participate in government-sponsored IoT pilot deployments.
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Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub)
₹2.5–10 lakh grant for Gujarat student innovators under 35.
Maruti Suzuki India
Mobility and automotive tech accelerator with funded PoC by Maruti Suzuki
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
Nasscom
Virtual incubation for TRL 5+ deeptech startups in India
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.
Alchemist Accelerator, QRDI Council
Investment and support for enterprise tech startups using Doha as a global launchpad.
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.
IHFC, IIT Delhi
Incubation for Indian deeptech startups in Cyber Physical Systems, Robotics, IoT, and AI.
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.
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE)
Aquaculture and fisheries incubation program for startups and aquapreneurs
MANAGE Centre for Innovation and Agripreneurship
Grant up to ₹4L for students with agri-innovation ideas