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.
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AI2 Incubator
Incubator for early-stage applied AI startups with funding up to ₹54,000,000.
Peak XV
Seed platform for company builders, offering up to ₹270,000,000 in funding.
Accel, Prosus
Pre-seed program backing mission-centric founders with breakthrough technology, products, or business models.
JioGenNext, Reliance Industries Limited
Market access program offering hands-on guidance within Reliance ecosystem, no equity, no charges.
Soma
Funding up to ₹180,000,000 for startups, with extensive mentorship and networking.
EWOR
EWOR invests in individuals at any stage, from idea to €500K ARR, fostering potential.
Forum Ventures
Pre-seed venture capital for B2B SaaS and AI startups.
Forum Ventures
Pre-seed accelerator for B2B software startups, offering ₹9,000,000 investment and tailored guidance.
Marwari Catalysts
Acceleration program for pre-seed & early-stage Indian startups across all sectors.
500 Global
Silicon Valley-based accelerator with $150K investment for early-stage startups.
IHFC, IIT Delhi
Incubation for Indian deeptech startups in Cyber Physical Systems, Robotics, IoT, and AI.
Campus Fund, Google Cloud
Investment platform and accelerator contest for student-led AI startups.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Nationwide challenge by Thermo Fisher for early-stage and growth-stage biotech startups registered with DPIIT.
Freelancing Females, Heartbeat
Grant for women founders, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and community builders. Open to all genders aligned with the mission of empowering women in business.
NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore
5-month sector-agnostic pre-incubation with ₹5L grants for top 3 teams at NSRCEL IIM Bangalore.
MANAGE Centre for Innovation and Agripreneurship
Grant up to ₹25L for DPIIT agri startups with MVP
Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS), SIDBI
Up to ₹1.5 Cr for DPIIT-recognised iDEX-winning defence startups
IFAD, IDB Lab
Open innovation challenge for growth-stage enterprises in agritech, climate, and rural development.
TIDES Business Incubator, IIT Roorkee
DST grant up to ₹10L for idea-stage innovators needing prototype development support.
EarthON Foundation, Greenovation Hub
LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) BioNEST Incubator, All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
UK Government