DBDIC Incubation Cohort 2026
Grant
Research-to-market incubation for deep tech startups in climate, biotech, materials, and other emerging technologies.
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Innovation Voucher Program
Subsidy
Grant for Tamil Nadu hardware-based startups/MSMEs to develop prototypes and commercialize products.
Varies
Orbit — AIC T-Hub SpaceTech Incubation Program
Grant
24-week paid SpaceTech incubation at AIC T-Hub with mentorship from ex-ISRO scientists and global market access.
₹3L – ₹7L
EDII-TN Innovation Voucher Program — AIC RAISE Hardware Cohort
Subsidy
Two-tier voucher grant of ₹3L or ₹7L for Tamil Nadu hardware MSMEs and startups via AIC RAISE.
Up to ₹5L
NSRCEL Campus Founders Programme by IIM Bangalore
Grant
Incubation for student entrepreneurs and recent graduates with prototype or early traction.
Varies
Women in Tech Accelerator by ACIC-BMU Foundation & Ideabaaz
Equity
12-week accelerator for women-led Indian tech startups , investor access, BMU infra, and government grant navigation. 3% equity.
Up to ₹2.3Cr
Thiel Fellowship — $250K Grant for Young Founders Under 22
Grant
₹2.25 crore equity-free grant for founders aged 22 or younger , drop out of college and build for two years.
Emergent Ventures India by Mercatus Center
Grant
Supports individuals and teams with scalable 'zero to one' ideas for social improvement.
Up to ₹20L
Greenovation DRE for Livelihoods Challenge – EarthON & Startup India
Grant
Up to ₹20L non-dilutive grant for 10 Indian startups building decentralized renewable energy solutions for rural livelihoods.
Varies
LiftOff Acceleration Program – Indian Angel Network × Wadhwani Foundation
Equity
14-week virtual accelerator for MVP-stage startups with traction , sprint execution, CXO mentorship, and a final pitch to Indian Angel Network.
₹1.8Cr – ₹13.5Cr
DIV Fund Grant for Global Development Innovations
Grant
Up to ₹13.5 Cr non-dilutive grant for innovations improving lives in low/middle-income countries.
Up to ₹2L
Akash Coherent ImpactTech Program by AIC-IIITH Foundation
Grant
Equity-free grant up to Rs.2.2L for TRL 3+ deeptech startups solving social or climate problems.
Up to ₹5L
Andhra University Centenary Innovation & Impact Grant (AUCIIG) — RUSA 2.0
Grant
Up to ₹5L grant for Andhra University students, faculty, and researchers building innovations and startups.
Assam Scale-Up Grant — up to ₹50L for MASI Startups
Grant
₹50L state grant for MASI-recognised Assam startups — includes ₹5L Idea2POC component.
Up to ₹1L
Bank Loan Processing Reimbursement Scheme
Subsidy
Reimbursement of 80% of bank loan processing charges, up to ₹1,00,000, for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs.
Up to ₹1L
Bank Guarantee Charges Reimbursement Scheme
Subsidy
Reimbursement of up to ₹1,00,000 (or 80%) on Performance Bank Guarantee charges for SC/ST-owned MSEs participating in government tenders.
Up to ₹20,000
Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement Scheme
Subsidy
Reimbursement of 80% or up to ₹20,000 of the annual membership fee for Export Promotion Councils (EPC) for SC/ST-owned MSEs.
Up to ₹1L
Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme
Subsidy
Reimbursement of 80% of testing fees, up to ₹1,00,000, for SC/ST-owned MSEs to avail services from NABL/BIS accredited labs.
Up to ₹25,000
Reimbursement of membership in Government promoted E-Commerce Portals
Subsidy
Financial assistance for SC/ST-owned MSEs by reimbursing up to 80% (max ₹25,000) of the annual membership fees for government-promoted e-commerce portals like GeM, e-khadi, and MSME Mart.
Up to ₹50L
NIDHI SSS Seed Support at GUSEC
Equity
Up to ₹50L seed support (equity or debt) for Indian deeptech startups incubated at GUSEC.
Up to ₹2L
2026 International SpaceTech Startup Supporting Program by TAcc+
Grant
Month-long Taiwan landing program for global spacetech startups with travel subsidy up to USD 2,500.
I-DAPT HUB Incubation Cohort 3 , IIT (BHU) Varanasi
Grant
Grants up to ₹1 Cr + IIT BHU incubation for AI, IoT, robotics, and DAPT startups across India.
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