Top 2026 grants and funding programs for startups from the Government and private sectors in India
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GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program Cohort 2 – InFED IIM Nagpur
inactiveInFED, 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
inactiveSoftware Technology Parks of India (STPI)
incubationIndustry 4.0 startup incubation and support program by STPI EmTek CoE
Deadline: March 11, 2026
Amount Not Specified
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herSTART 5th Edition
inactiveGujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council (GUSEC), UNICEF, SBI Mutual Funds
acceleratorWomen-led startups: grants up to ₹50L, investments up to ₹5Cr.
Deadline: March 10, 2026
Upto: ₹50 Lakhs
Learn MoreLogistics Innovation Challenge by Shree Cement Limited
inactiveShree Cement Limited
acceleratorcement industrylogisticsopen innovationmanufacturingdigital transformationcorporate challengeIdea Stage+3 more
Deadline: March 9, 2026
Upto: ₹1 Lakhs
Learn MoreIIT Tirupati TIH Deep Tech Technology Development Projects (TDP) – 2026
inactiveIIT Tirupati Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation
grantUp to ₹1 Cr for TRL 2–4 to TRL 5–6 deeptech projects.
Deadline: March 9, 2026
Upto: ₹1 Cr
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iDEX Prime Re Open
inactiveInnovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)
contestUp to ₹10 crore for IAF deep-tech defence challenges.
Deadline: March 9, 2026
Upto: ₹10 Cr
Learn MoreiDEX DISC 12 (Re-Open) – IAF
inactiveInnovations 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 MoreIHH Catalyst Program – Fortis IndiaEdition
inactiveIHH Healthcare, Fortis Healthcare
acceleratorHospital pilot program for healthcare startups with hospital-ready solutions.
Deadline: March 8, 2026
Amount Not Specified
Learn MoreVenture Challenge 9.0
inactiveAtal Incubation Centre - Shiv Nadar University
incubationaicshiv nadar universityventure challengeincubationseed fundingagritechev mobility+9 more
Deadline: March 7, 2026
₹5 Lakhs - ₹1 Cr
Learn MorePayU inFINity 3.0 Fintech Accelerator
inactivePayU
acceleratorZero-equity fintech accelerator for MVP-stage startups raising Seed–Series A.
Deadline: March 6, 2026
Amount Not Specified
Learn MoreBOSCH–BMU Innovation Challenge Cohort 2
inactiveBOSCH and BML Munjal University
contestSustainable mobility innovation challenge.
Deadline: March 5, 2026
Amount Not Specified
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AI-Based Early Childhood Development (ECD) Innovation Challenge
inactiveWomen 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 MoreSIDBI Seed Fund Programme at TIDES IIT Roorkee
inactiveTIDES IIT Roorkee, SIDBI
grantsidbiseed fundtidesiit roorkeedefenceidexjoint+5 more
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Upto: ₹1.5 Cr
Learn MoreIITK FinTech Spark Program at SIIC IIT Kanpur
inactiveStartup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur
acceleratorfintechiit kanpurstudent startupspaymentslendingregtechinsurtech+3 more
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Upto: ₹4 Lakhs
Learn MoreHP Udgam Cohort 2025 Round-II
inactiveHindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
fundinghp udgamhpclenergy transitionoil and gassustainabilitydeeptechstartup funding+4 more
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Upto: ₹2.5 Cr
Learn MoreArabian Accelerator Program
inactiveIndia Accelerator, National Technology Development Program (NTDP)
acceleratoracceleratorsaudi arabiaindia acceleratorntpdcross-borderaideeptech+6 more
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Amount Not Specified
Learn MoreSaksham – Women Entrepreneurship Support Program
inactiveOxyzo Financial Services and PIEDS, BITS Pilani
incubationUp to ₹10 lakhs for women-led startups from Tier 2/3 India.
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Upto: ₹10 Lakhs
Learn MoreStartup Exploration Program 2026 - IIT Mandi Catalyst
inactiveIIT Mandi Catalyst
incubation3-month exploration program for prototype-stage innovators
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Upto: ₹9 Cr
Learn MoreiDEX Open Challenge
inactiveInnovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)
contestUp to ₹1.5 crore grant for defence & aerospace innovators.
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Upto: ₹1.5 Cr
Learn MoreBIRAC LEAP Fund at Venture Center
inactiveEntrepreneurship Development Center (Venture Center), BIRAC
fundingbiracleap fundventure centerbiotechdeeptechequity fundingseed fund+5 more
Deadline: February 27, 2026
Upto: ₹1 Cr
Learn MoreDST–NIDHI Seed Support Scheme (SSS) at IIMK LIVE
inactiveIIMK LIVE
fundingnidhiseed fundingiimk livedstincubationearly stageindia+4 more
Deadline: February 25, 2026
Upto: ₹1 Cr
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