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Honda Innovation Challenge 1.0 - Honda & T-Hub
T-Hub
acceleratorMobility deeptech challenge with paid PoC and up to ₹10L funding
Upto: ₹10 Lakhs
Learn MoreMaruti Suzuki Accelerator - Maruti Suzuki Innovation
Maruti Suzuki India
acceleratorMobility and automotive tech accelerator with funded PoC by Maruti Suzuki
Amount Not Specified
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Blockchain India Challenge - MeitY & C-DAC
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
contestNational blockchain and Web3 startup challenge for citizen-centric solutions
Deadline: March 27, 2026
Upto: ₹50 Lakhs
Learn MoreAgriTech Acceleration Program 2026
IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML EIC)
accelerator₹1 lakh grant accelerator for AgriTech startups expanding in Uttar Pradesh
Deadline: March 21, 2026
Upto: ₹1 Lakhs
Learn MoreYouth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026
UNDP, Citi Foundation, Atal Innovation Mission, T-Hub Foundation
grantyouthcolabundpsocial innovationresponsible consumptionmission lifesustainabilityseed grant+5 more
Deadline: March 20, 2026
₹2.2 Lakhs - ₹3.5 Lakhs
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NXP India Tech Startup Challenge 2026 - NXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors
contestDeeptech challenge for Indian semiconductor, AI, robotics and EV startups
Deadline: March 20, 2026
Amount Not Specified
Learn MoreLVPEI BioNEST Incubator Start-Up Challenge 2026
LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) BioNEST Incubator, All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
incubationophthalmologyeye caremedtechdiagnosticsai mlmedical deviceshealthcare innovation+5 more
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Upto: ₹5 Lakhs
Learn MoreClimate Finance Accelerator (CFA) India 2026 by UK Government
UK Government
acceleratorclimate financeenergy transitionelectric mobilitysustainable coolinguk governmentinvestment readinessEarly Revenue Stage+2 more
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Amount Not Specified
Learn MoreGENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program Cohort 2 – InFED IIM Nagpur
InFED, IIM Nagpur
incubationUp to ₹10L for first-generation deeptech founders at ideation or prototype stage.
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Upto: ₹10 Lakhs
Learn MoreSTPI EmTek Call for Proposal 7.0 - STPI EmTek CoE Bhubaneswar
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)
incubationIndustry 4.0 startup incubation and support program by STPI EmTek CoE
Deadline: March 11, 2026
Amount Not Specified
Learn MoreiDEX Prime Re Open
Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)
contestUp to ₹10 crore for IAF deep-tech defence challenges.
Deadline: March 9, 2026
Upto: ₹10 Cr
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iDEX DISC 12 (Re-Open) – IAF
Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)
contestUp to ₹1.5 crore for IAF helicopter glide path landing system.
Deadline: March 9, 2026
Upto: ₹1.5 Cr
Learn MoreVenture Challenge 9.0
Atal Incubation Centre - Shiv Nadar University
incubationaicshiv nadar universityventure challengeincubationseed fundingagritechev mobility+9 more
Deadline: March 7, 2026
₹5 Lakhs - ₹1 Cr
Learn MoreBOSCH–BMU Innovation Challenge Cohort 2
BOSCH and BML Munjal University
contestSustainable mobility innovation challenge.
Deadline: March 5, 2026
Amount Not Specified
Learn MoreAI-Based Early Childhood Development (ECD) Innovation Challenge
Women Development & Child Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
contestUp to ₹2Cr govt contract for DPIIT-recognised AI/ECD innovators.
Deadline: March 4, 2026
Upto: ₹2 Cr
Learn MoreHP Udgam Cohort 2025 Round-II
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
fundinghp udgamhpclenergy transitionoil and gassustainabilitydeeptechstartup funding+4 more
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Upto: ₹2.5 Cr
Learn MoreArabian Accelerator Program
India Accelerator, National Technology Development Program (NTDP)
acceleratoracceleratorsaudi arabiaindia acceleratorntpdcross-borderaideeptech+6 more
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Amount Not Specified
Learn MoreInnovate with SSDI Program at Incubation Centre IIT Patna
Sharp Software Development India Pvt Ltd (SSDI), Incubation Centre IIT Patna
incubationssdisharpiit patnaenterprise solutionsaidocument managementcollaboration tools+6 more
Deadline: February 25, 2026
Amount Not Specified
Learn MoreGreenovation Agrivoltaics Challenge
EarthON Foundation, SwitchON Foundation
contestUp to ₹15L + access to ₹2Cr grants for agrivoltaics pilots.
Deadline: February 25, 2026
Upto: ₹15 Lakhs
Learn MoreInnovate with SSDI 2026
Incubation Centre IIT Patna, Sharp Software Development India Pvt Ltd
incubationPrototype to revenue startups in enterprise & AI solutions
Deadline: February 25, 2026
Amount Not Specified
Learn MoreELEVATE NXT 2026 Deeptech Grant-in-Aid Program
Department of Electronics, IT, BT
grantelevatekarnatakadeeptechgrant-in-aidleapaiiot+9 more
Deadline: February 24, 2026
Upto: ₹1 Cr
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