Innovation challenge grants and funding programs for startups from the Government and private sectors in India
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Moonshots for Development (M4D) Open Innovation Challenge
IFAD, IDB Lab
contestOpen innovation challenge for growth-stage enterprises in agritech, climate, and rural development.
Deadline: March 30, 2026
₹8.5 Lakhs - ₹2.13 Cr
Learn MoreHonda Innovation Challenge 1.0 - Honda & T-Hub
T-Hub
acceleratorMobility deeptech challenge with paid PoC and up to ₹10L funding
Upto: ₹10 Lakhs
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Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026
UNDP, Citi Foundation, Atal Innovation Mission, T-Hub Foundation
grantyouthcolabundpsocial innovationresponsible consumptionmission lifesustainabilityseed grant+5 more
Deadline: March 20, 2026
₹2.2 Lakhs - ₹3.5 Lakhs
Learn MoreLogistics Innovation Challenge by Shree Cement Limited
Shree Cement Limited
acceleratorcement industrylogisticsopen innovationmanufacturingdigital transformationcorporate challengeIdea Stage+3 more
Deadline: March 9, 2026
Upto: ₹1 Lakhs
Learn MoreBOSCH–BMU Innovation Challenge Cohort 2
BOSCH and BML Munjal University
contestSustainable mobility innovation challenge.
Deadline: March 5, 2026
Amount Not Specified
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AI-Based Early Childhood Development (ECD) Innovation Challenge
Women Development & Child Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
contestUp to ₹2Cr govt contract for DPIIT-recognised AI/ECD innovators.
Deadline: March 4, 2026
Upto: ₹2 Cr
Learn MoreAI-Based Early Childhood Development (ECD) Innovation Challenge
Ratan Tata Innovation Hub
grantaiearly childhood developmentecdicdsanganwadigovtechandhra pradesh+6 more
Deadline: February 22, 2026
Upto: ₹2 Cr
Learn MoreBosch-BMU Innovation Challenge
Bosch, ACIC-BMU Foundation
grantboschbmuacic-bmusustainable mobilityevprototypingroad safety+4 more
Deadline: February 15, 2026
Upto: ₹10 Lakhs
Learn MoreDDWS Innovation Challenge 2025–26
Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), IIT Madras
grantddwsjal shaktiwater qualitysanitationinnovation challengeiit madrasplastic waste+4 more
Deadline: February 7, 2026
Upto: ₹3 Lakhs
Learn MoreWomen-Led & Social Impact Startups Innovation Challenge
Federation of All India Vyapar Mandal
grantwomen-ledsocial impactlivelihoodscommunity empowermentinnovation challengeindiaAny Stage
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Upto: ₹5 Lakhs
Learn MoreHair & Beauty Innovation Challenge
MSME And Startups Accelerator (MASA) Forum, Startup India
grantbharat startup grand challengebeauty innovationhair caredermatologysalon-techbeauty biotechmasa forum+4 more
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Upto: ₹5 Lakhs
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FICCI Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge Programme
FICCI, Mercedes-Benz India
grantficcimercedes-benzstartup indiainnovation challengemanufacturingsustainabilityautomotive+6 more
Deadline: January 15, 2026
Upto: ₹30 Lakhs
Learn MoreBosch Innovation Challenge at iTNT Hub
iTNT Hub
acceleratorboschinnovation challengeiotcybersecurityembedded systemsdeeptechtamil nadu+3 more
Deadline: December 11, 2025
Amount Not Specified
Learn MoreSamsung Research Open Innovation Challenge by StartupTN
Samsung Research
grantsamsung researchstartuptnopen innovationno equityaixrhealth+7 more
Deadline: November 15, 2025
Amount Not Specified
Learn MoreDPCC Innovation Challenge for Air Pollution Reduction
Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC)
grantdpccdelhienvironmentair pollutiongovernmentprototypevehicular emission+2 more
Deadline: November 15, 2025
₹5 Lakhs - ₹50 Lakhs
Learn MoreNitto Denko Startup Innovation Challenge: Flexible Sensing at SINE
Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SINE) - IIT Bombay,
fundingnitto denkosine iit bombayflexible sensingpaid poccorporate challengedpiitwearable+6 more
Deadline: November 11, 2025
Amount Not Specified
Learn MoreAIM-ICDK Water Challenge 5.0
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)
grantaimniti aayogicdkdenmarkwaterinnovation challengedigital solutions+7 more
Deadline: May 5, 2025
Amount Not Specified
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