Grant grants and funding programs for startups from the Government and private sectors in India
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O'Shaughnessy Fellowships & Grants
O'Shaughnessy Ventures (OSV)
grantosvfellowshipgrantequity-freeglobalresearcherscreatives+8 more
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Upto: ₹90 Lakhs
Learn MoreADITI 4.0 Challenge Grant Program - iDEX
Defence Innovation Organisation
grantDefence deeptech grant up to ₹25 Cr for startups solving military challenges.
Deadline: May 4, 2026
Upto: ₹25 Cr
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TN Space Tech Fund by StartupTN
StartupTN
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Upto: ₹50 Lakhs
Learn MoreAgri-Tech Grant Scheme
Department of Agricultural Marketing & Agri Business, Government of Tamil Nadu
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₹10 Lakhs - ₹25 Lakhs
Learn MoreBCDD Funding Support Scheme at Kerala Startup Mission
Kerala Startup Mission, Backward Classes Development Department (BCDD)
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Upto: ₹10 Lakhs
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Bharat Startup Grand Challenge (BSGC) 2026
MASA Forum, Startup India
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Upto: ₹5 Lakhs
Learn MoreBUILD 5.0 – Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development Program
Boeing India, T-Hub
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Upto: ₹10 Lakhs
Learn MoreImpact Orbit – Skilling & Livelihood Innovations Program
NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore and Capgemini
incubationnsrcelcapgeminiskillinglivelihoodssocial impactyouth employmentrural income+7 more
Upto: ₹12.5 Lakhs
Learn MoreCircular Bharat Accelerator
NSRCEL, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), NITI Aayog, and Xynteo
acceleratorCircular economy accelerator with pilot grants for TRL 5+ startups.
Amount Not Specified
Learn MoreStartup Srujan Seed Support (S4) – Cohort 3
Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub)
grant₹2.5–10 lakh grant for Gujarat student innovators under 35.
₹2.5 Lakhs - ₹10 Lakhs
Learn MoreStartup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) For Startups
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
grantGovt seed grant up to ₹20L + ₹50L debt for DPIIT-recognised Indian tech startups. Rolling applications
₹20 Lakhs - ₹50 Lakhs
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MANAGE-CIA RKVY-RAFTAAR Student Orientation Program (SOP) Cohort 15
MANAGE Centre for Innovation and Agripreneurship
grantGrant up to ₹4L for students with agri-innovation ideas
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Upto: ₹4 Lakhs
Learn MoreMANAGE-CIA RKVY-RAFTAAR Agripreneurship Orientation Program (AOP) Cohort 15
MANAGE Centre for Innovation and Agripreneurship
grantGrant up to ₹5L for agripreneurs with agri startup ideas
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Upto: ₹5 Lakhs
Learn MoreMANAGE-CIA RKVY-RAFTAAR Startup Agribusiness Incubation Program (SAIP) Cohort 15
MANAGE Centre for Innovation and Agripreneurship
incubationGrant up to ₹25L for DPIIT agri startups with MVP
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Upto: ₹25 Lakhs
Learn MoreWadhwani Innovation Network CoE Call for Proposals 2026
Wadhwani Innovation Network (WIN) Centre of Excellence, IIT Hyderabad
grantUp to ₹1Cr for TRL-4+ deeptech startups with IIT Hyderabad collaboration
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Upto: ₹1 Cr
Learn MoreNIDHI PRAYAS Cycle 4 at TIDES Business Incubator, IIT Roorkee
TIDES Business Incubator, IIT Roorkee
grantDST grant up to ₹10L for idea-stage innovators needing prototype development support.
Deadline: March 30, 2026
Upto: ₹10 Lakhs
Learn MoreYouth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026
UNDP, Citi Foundation, Atal Innovation Mission, T-Hub Foundation
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Deadline: March 20, 2026
₹2.2 Lakhs - ₹3.5 Lakhs
Learn MoreRKVY-RAFTAAR Agritech Startup Scheme
Foundation for Innovation & Research in Science & Technology (FIRST), IIT Kanpur
grantUp to ₹25L for Indian agritech private limited startups.
Deadline: March 20, 2026
₹5 Lakhs - ₹25 Lakhs
Learn MoreherSTART 5th Edition
Gujarat 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 MoreGreenovation Agrivoltaics Challenge
EarthON Foundation, SwitchON Foundation
contestUp to ₹15L + access to ₹2Cr grants for agrivoltaics pilots.
Deadline: February 25, 2026
Upto: ₹15 Lakhs
Learn MoreELEVATE NXT 2026 Deeptech Grant-in-Aid Program
Department of Electronics, IT, BT
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Deadline: February 24, 2026
Upto: ₹1 Cr
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