Startup Grants and Funding programs for Software startups in India

Software product startups are supported by MeitY’s Software Technology Parks (STPIs), the IndiaAI Mission, and NASSCOM Foundation incubators. DPIIT-recognised software startups can also access tax benefits under Section 80-IAC alongside grants from the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS).

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NVIDIA Inception Program

NVIDIA

Guidance and resources for AI startups at any stage, offering technology and ecosystem access.

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Seed Fund Scheme - Kerala Startup Mission

Kerala Startup Mission

₹ – ₹15 Lakhs

Seed funding (loan) for early-stage Kerala startups working on innovative tech products.

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Soft Loan Scheme for Women Entrepreneurs

Kerala Startup Mission

₹ – ₹15 Lakhs

Soft loan for women entrepreneurs in Kerala with government/PSU project orders.

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100X.VC Investment Program

100X.VC

Upto ₹1.25 Cr

Seed investment for early-stage Indian startups through iSAFE notes, includes mentorship.

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Alchemist Japan

Alchemist Accelerator

₹63 Lakhs – ₹90 Lakhs

Three-month in-person accelerator for early-stage enterprise tech startups with global potential.

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Alchemist Doha

Alchemist Accelerator, QRDI Council

Investment and support for enterprise tech startups using Doha as a global launchpad.

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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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Pre Seed Fund

Forum Ventures

Upto ₹9 Cr

Pre-seed venture capital for B2B SaaS and AI startups.

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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

Closed

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

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LVPEI BioNEST Incubator Start-Up Challenge 2026

LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) BioNEST Incubator, All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)

Upto ₹5 LakhsClosed

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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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HP Udgam Cohort 2025 Round-II

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)

Upto ₹2.5 CrClosed

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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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