Startup Grants & Funding in Andhra Pradesh

An initiative by COMET Foundation, IIIT Bangalore, offering funding support for startups, innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurial teams developing solutions in 5G/6G, Cyber-Physical Systems, AI, IoT, and other deep-tech domains.

Pre-seed grant of up to ₹20 Lakhs from KonguTBI and KVB for South Indian climate and sustainability tech startups with a prototype, plus mentoring and incubation.

STPI IGNITE Open Challenge Programme 2026: seed funding up to ₹15 lakh, incubation and mentorship for startups in Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, AI and IoT (Industry 4.0).

India's first National AI Hackathon on CORS, GNSS, and NavIC, fostering high-precision, real-world AI solutions for various sectors with a ₹6 lakh+ prize pool.

A global online hackathon by IEEE Turkey focused on blockchain and AI for climate action — $3,000 prize pool.

A 2-month intensive acceleration program by i-RISE TBI IISER Mohali and AngelBlue, empowering early-stage deep tech startups with funding access, mentorship, and strategic consulting.

7th edition of India’s biggest student-startup competition (AWS × IDFC × Campus Fund) — get noticed, meet investors, and pitch at the Mumbai Grand Finale.

IEEE's 24-hour global programming competition for IEEE student members, on 31 October 2026 (5:30 AM IST start). Teams of 1 to 3 register on IEEE vTools until 26 October, 5:29 AM IST.

C-CAMP, with Ashraya Hastha Trust, offers up to ₹50 lakh for Indian startups at TRL 6 or above to validate field-ready climate solutions in environment, health and agriculture.

Supports DPIIT-recognised startups from Tier 2/3 cities to deploy pilots with government, PSUs, or large enterprises, offering up to ₹40 lakh funding and strategic support.

A global online hackathon challenging individuals, teams, and organizations to build working AI systems using Nebius AI Cloud and NVIDIA open-source models for a share of $50,000+ in cash and prizes.

SINE IIT Bombay's DeepTech accelerator for semiconductor startups, offering up to ₹5 crore equity investment, fab access, corporate pilots, and tailored mentorship.

The HII Program by SIIC, IIT Kanpur offers clinical immersion, mentorship, and resources to healthcare innovators to fuel groundbreaking ideas.

Join the SRIF Incubation Program at Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University for innovative startups, offering co-working space, mentorship, funding opportunities, and market access.

BIRAC fellowship and research grant for undergraduate teams (₹2.5 lakh + ₹7,500/quarter/student) and PG/PhD Innovation Fellows (up to ₹50,000/month + ₹5 lakh/year) building commercialisable biotech innovations. Deadline 31 Oct 2026.

An innovation challenge supporting startups and SMEs in circular economy solutions for plastic, textile, and food waste management across India, offering a prize pool and access to follow-on funding.

TIH IIT Bombay invites proposals from academic and research institutions for IoT technology development and commercialization with grant support up to ₹50 Lakhs.

Pitch Point is a competition for early-stage AI startups with PoC-ready MVPs to showcase BFSI solutions and win from a ₹50 lakh prize pool.

BioE3 Challenge for Indian citizens with biotech concept proposals.

A CSR grant of ₹8 lakh for early-stage Indian health tech startups leveraging information and communication technology to develop innovative healthcare solutions.

A blockchain hackathon for youth hosted by the Maryland Blockchain Association — $50,000 prize pool.

Y Combinator's Winter 2027 batch (January–March, San Francisco) invests $500K in early-stage startups and adds partner mentorship, a founder network and investor introductions.