Robotics startups benefit from DST’s National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), DRDO grants for autonomous systems, and MSME’s Technology Centre equipment grants. Agricultural, surgical, and warehouse automation robotics each have dedicated scheme tracks.
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Amazon India
Free accelerator for 50 women-led businesses — 3-day bootcamp, Amazon mentorship, IIT-D resources & VC Demo Day.
AIC T-Hub Foundation & Shetty Institute of Technology (SIT), Kalaburagi
24-hour hackathon with ₹1L prize pool, T-Hub ecosystem access, and MVP support.
Global Leaders Institute
Global Arts Prize for Innovation recognizing ventures redefining culture's contemporary significance.
SIIC IIT Kanpur, Centre of Excellence for UAVs (Govt of UP & IIT Kanpur), Drone Federation of India (DFI)
Acceleration + ₹3L fellowship for DPIIT-registered drone/UAV startups at IIT Kanpur.
Karnavati Innovation and Incubation Foundation (KIIF), Karnavati University
3-week acceleration track for DPIIT-recognised women-led DeepTech startups (under 2 years).
O'Shaughnessy Ventures (OSV)
JSW MG Motor India, DPIIT
Innovation grant program by JSW MG Motor India for mobility solutions, open to all stages and tech areas.
IHFC (IIT Delhi), ARTPARK (IISc Bengaluru) & Siemens Healthineers
Up to ₹2Cr grant for startups solving 4 specific medtech problems with Siemens Healthineers.
Entrepreneurs First (EF)
For individuals seeking co-founders and deeptech/AI ideas, building companies from scratch in Bangalore.
Y Combinator
Global accelerator for early-stage startups with funding and mentorship
Defence Innovation Organisation
Defence deeptech grant up to ₹25 Cr for startups solving military challenges.
Defence Innovation Organisation
Defence challenge for startups/MSMEs solving 82 military problem statements
Defence Public Sector Undertakings
DPSU-led defence innovation challenges for deeptech and hardware startups
T-Hub
Mobility deeptech challenge with paid PoC and up to ₹10L funding
Techstars
Remote-first accelerator for early-stage companies requiring American timezone compatibility.
Techstars
Accelerator for space technology startups, leveraging adjacent industries for aerospace market access.
Infineon Technologies
Global co-innovation program for hardware, semiconductor, and embedded software startups.
Kerala Startup Mission
Early-stage funding for innovative tech startups based in Kerala.
Kerala Startup Mission
Grant for women/transgender-led startups in Kerala to productize MVP, up to ₹5 lakhs.
Kerala Startup Mission
Supports technology-based startups with market validation ready to scale operations, up to ₹15 lakhs.
Kerala Startup Mission, Backward Classes Development Department
Early-stage funding for OBC graduates in Kerala with technology-driven startups.
Boeing India, T-Hub