Top 2026 grants and funding programs for startups from the Government and private sectors in India

Global competition for sustainable fashion innovations by designers and startups, offering seed funding and mentorship.

Biotech incubation at IIT Delhi for innovators at ideation to early prototype stages.

Incubation program for startups in energy, EVs, semiconductors, IoT, AI/ML, and cybersecurity.

Equity-free accelerator for AI-first startups in India, Seed to Series A.

Deep tech accelerator for startups in Tier 2/3 cities of Tamil Nadu (TRL 3+).

Up to ₹70L equity funding for biotech & medtech startups

Deployment-driven innovation challenge for alternate energy solutions across Andhra Pradesh, open nationwide.

Global Arts Prize for Innovation recognizing ventures redefining culture's contemporary significance.

Incubation for Indian healthcare startups with mentorship, hospital access, and investor connects.

3-week acceleration track for DPIIT-recognised women-led DeepTech startups (under 2 years).

Seed funding up to ₹50L for tech startups incubated at ACIC VGU

12-month virtual accelerator for sanitation economy startups serving emerging markets including India.

Incubation program for early-stage agri-startups and individuals with ideas/prototypes in India.

Innovation grant program by JSW MG Motor India for mobility solutions, open to all stages and tech areas.

13-week accelerator for pre-Series A DeepTech, Defense, Climate & AI startups.

For individuals seeking co-founders and deeptech/AI ideas, building companies from scratch in Bangalore.

Global accelerator for early-stage startups with funding and mentorship

Defence deeptech grant up to ₹25 Cr for startups solving military challenges.