Startup Grants & Funding in Telangana

Extra 20% investment subsidy on fixed capital, up to Rs. 20 lakh, for micro and small enterprises set up by women entrepreneurs in Telangana.

90% of short-term course fees at top-50 NIRF management institutes refunded to SC/ST entrepreneurs, up to Rs. 1,00,000.

15% capital subsidy on technology upgradation for MSME plant & machinery

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.

PMMSY capital subsidy of up to ₹15 lakh for setting up a new freshwater finfish hatchery.

Reimbursement of 80% or up to ₹20,000 of the annual membership fee for Export Promotion Councils (EPC) for SC/ST-owned MSEs.

Oil India Limited's Start Up Fund, under the 'SNEH' program, offers technical and financial support along with incubation to DPIIT-recognized startups across ideation, early traction, and scale-up stages.

SC/ST MSEs get back 80% of Export Promotion Council membership or entry fees, up to Rs. 20,000 a year.

Equity-free funding for a proof of concept, plus mentorship and test beds, for startups in mobility, sustainability, manufacturing and AI in Maruti Suzuki's 12th cohort.

A Central Sector Scheme by the Ministry of Minority Affairs focusing on socio-economic empowerment of six notified minority communities through skilling, women leadership, entrepreneurship, and education.

TIDES TBI is a flagship incubation program by IIT Roorkee and DST-NSTEDB, fostering technology-based startup ideas through comprehensive support, funding, and infrastructure.

GINSERV's NIDHI Accelerator, supported by DST, fast-tracks early-stage Healthcare, Medtech, and Life Sciences startups with funding, mentorship, and investor access.

Magnificent Grants offers $10,000+ equity-free fellowships and 2-year mentorship to exceptional pioneers under 25 years old, challenging traditional systems to make a global impact.

The Solana Foundation connects builders, creators, and founders to funding opportunities for projects that generate public goods and contribute to the Solana ecosystem.

₹46.5 lakh+ tranched grant capital plus incubation for fintech, livelihoods and skilling startups serving low-income India.

EWOR invests in individuals at any stage, from idea to ₹5.25 crore ARR, fostering potential.

AI and tech program for startups impacting low-income women in India.

14-week virtual accelerator for MVP-stage startups with traction , sprint execution, CXO mentorship, and a final pitch to Indian Angel Network.

Seed funding from RIIDL under the DST's NIDHI scheme, as grant, convertible loan, soft loan or equity, for early-stage technology startups incubated at RIIDL.

Ignite is a 12-week, execution-focused startup academy by 1752vc, guiding early-stage founders from idea to traction and investor readiness with battle-tested strategies, mentorship, and a path to funding.

An initiative by IIMA Ventures to co-build disruptive ventures alongside exceptional entrepreneurs, offering resources, networks, and investment opportunities.

A six-month global accelerator for enterprise-focused AI-SaaS and deep-tech startups, offering optional investment and Silicon Valley access.