DPIIT-recognised startups unlock the full spectrum of Startup India benefits: SISFS seed funding, income tax exemption under Section 80-IAC, self-certification under labour and environment laws, and fast-tracked patent examination at 80% fee reduction. Recognition also qualifies startups for government e-marketplace (GeM) procurement preferences and the Fund of Funds managed by SIDBI.
Showing 404+ programs for Indian startups
Invention Engine
MASA Forum, Startup India
Gates Foundation
Boeing India, T-Hub
NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore and Capgemini
Innovation Mission Punjab
Punjab-based DPIIT startups with pilot/revenue traction
Incubation Centre IIT Patna
Incubation for DPIIT-recognized Life Sciences & Biotech startups.
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
Govt seed grant up to ₹20L + ₹50L debt for DPIIT-recognised Indian tech startups. Rolling applications
ACSEL Technology Forum
4-month AI accelerator in Karnataka for early-stage startups, up to ₹10L seed funding.
WE Hub, Government of Telangana
Accelerator for women-led startups with validated MVP and early traction/revenue in India.
888VC
AI-enabled accelerator for pre-seed/seed tech-enabled startups, $25K+ investment.
Next Bharat Ventures IFSC Private Limited
Equity funding and mentorship for revenue-generating impact ventures in India's rural and informal economies.
NVIDIA
Guidance and resources for AI startups at any stage, offering technology and ecosystem access.
Kerala Startup Mission
Seed funding (loan) for early-stage Kerala startups working on innovative tech products.
Kerala Startup Mission
Funding for Kerala-registered revenue-stage tech startups with collateral-free debt.
Kerala Startup Mission
Soft loan for women entrepreneurs in Kerala with government/PSU project orders.
Alliance
Leading crypto & AI accelerator providing ₹4.5 Crore funding for product-market fit.
100X.VC
Seed investment for early-stage Indian startups through iSAFE notes, includes mentorship.
Alchemist Accelerator
Three-month in-person accelerator for early-stage enterprise tech startups with global potential.
Alchemist, Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Accelerator for pre-seed/seed deep tech startups with technical founding teams.
Alchemist Accelerator, QRDI Council
Investment and support for enterprise tech startups using Doha as a global launchpad.
a16z
Invests up to $1M in new global startups, offering capital and expert support.