Top 2026 MVP stage grants and funding programs for startups in Tamil Nadu

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C-CAMP Wadhwani Innovation Network (WIN) Centre of Excellence Non-Dilutive Funding Program

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Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), Wadhwani Foundation
grant
ccampwadhwani foundationnon-dilutive fundingbiotechmedtechdiagnosticsagriculture+5 more
Upto: ₹1 Cr
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ACE $100k High-Touch AI Accelerator by Invention Engine

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Invention Engine
accelerator
aideeptechacceleratorseed fundinghigh-touchglobal startupsPrototype Stage+2 more
Upto: ₹90 Lakhs
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Bharat Startup Grand Challenge (BSGC) 2026

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MASA Forum, Startup India
grant
dpiitstartup indianational challengegrantsinnovationsocial impactmanufacturing+6 more
Upto: ₹5 Lakhs
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AI and Technology Solutions for Women’s Livelihoods

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Gates Foundation
funding
women livelihoodsaisocial impactagriculturegig economyfinancial inclusiongates foundation+3 more
Amount Not Specified
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BUILD 5.0 – Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development Program

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Boeing India, T-Hub
grant
boeingbuildstudent innovationpre-seedgrantt-hubaerospace+3 more
Upto: ₹10 Lakhs
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Up to 3 months free Notion Business + Notion AI

Impact Orbit – Skilling & Livelihood Innovations Program

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NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore and Capgemini
incubation
nsrcelcapgeminiskillinglivelihoodssocial impactyouth employmentrural income+7 more
Upto: ₹12.5 Lakhs
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Vidhai Vaanam Accelerator Program Series 2

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Vidhai & Vaanam Space LLP
accelerator

12-week hybrid accelerator for early-stage sector-agnostic startup

Amount Not Specified
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The Pitch by Deel 2026 - Deel

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Deel
contest

Global seed-stage competition for startups under $5M raised

Amount Not Specified
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EDII Tamil Nadu Innovation Voucher Programme

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Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII), Tamil Nadu
grant

Grant up to ₹7 lakhs for manufacturing MSMEs/startups in Tamil Nadu.

₹3 Lakhs - ₹7 Lakhs
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Vision 2 Venture – Incubation Program by Incubation Centre IIT Patna

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Incubation Centre IIT Patna
incubation

Incubation for DPIIT-recognized Life Sciences & Biotech startups.

Amount Not Specified
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AI Summer Residency by IIMA Ventures

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IIMA Ventures, Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence, IIM Ahmedabad
incubation

4–6 week AI residency for STEM undergraduates at IIM Ahmedabad.

Amount Not Specified
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BUILD 5.0 – Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development Program by FITT IIT Delhi

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Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi in partnership with Boeing
contest

₹10 lakh prize competition for deeptech early-stage startups & students.

Upto: ₹10 Lakhs
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NEEV Startup Kickstart Program – Pre-Incubation Cohort 2026

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IKN Innovation Foundation, IMI Kolkata
incubation

Pre-incubation for early-stage & student founders, limited cohort.

Amount Not Specified
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Techtonic: Innovations for Sustainability – Social Alpha

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Social Alpha
grant

Up to ₹60L support for sustainability startups in energy, materials and resources.

₹30 Lakhs - ₹60 Lakhs
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Honda Innovation Challenge 1.0 - Honda & T-Hub

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T-Hub
accelerator

Mobility deeptech challenge with paid PoC and up to ₹10L funding

Upto: ₹10 Lakhs
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Maruti Suzuki Accelerator - Maruti Suzuki Innovation

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Maruti Suzuki India
accelerator

Mobility and automotive tech accelerator with funded PoC by Maruti Suzuki

Amount Not Specified
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Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)

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Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
grant

Up to ₹50L for DPIIT-recognized startups incorporated within 2 years.

₹20 Lakhs - ₹50 Lakhs
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Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026

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UNDP, Citi Foundation, Atal Innovation Mission, T-Hub Foundation
grant
youthcolabundpsocial innovationresponsible consumptionmission lifesustainabilityseed grant+5 more
Deadline: March 20, 2026
₹2.2 Lakhs - ₹3.5 Lakhs
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RKVY-RAFTAAR Agritech Startup Scheme

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Foundation for Innovation & Research in Science & Technology (FIRST), IIT Kanpur
grant

Up to ₹25L for Indian agritech private limited startups.

Deadline: March 20, 2026
₹5 Lakhs - ₹25 Lakhs
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NXP India Tech Startup Challenge 2026 - NXP Semiconductors

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NXP Semiconductors
contest

Deeptech challenge for Indian semiconductor, AI, robotics and EV startups

Deadline: March 20, 2026
Amount Not Specified
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Greenovation Green Steel Challenge by EarthON Foundation

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EarthON Foundation, Greenovation Hub
grant
green steeldecarbonizationclimate techenergy efficiencymanufacturingesgindustrial innovation+3 more
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Upto: ₹25 Lakhs
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