Social impact 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 MoreO'Shaughnessy Fellowships & Grants
O'Shaughnessy Ventures (OSV)
grantosvfellowshipgrantequity-freeglobalresearcherscreatives+8 more
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Upto: ₹90 Lakhs
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Centre of Excellence for Sustainability & Climate Action at C-CAMP
C-CAMP, Ashraya Hastha Trust
incubationccampbio for climateclimate techbiotechsustainabilityclimate actionagriculture+6 more
Amount Not Specified
Learn MoreBharat Startup Grand Challenge (BSGC) 2026
MASA Forum, Startup India
grantdpiitstartup indianational challengegrantsinnovationsocial impactmanufacturing+6 more
Upto: ₹5 Lakhs
Learn MoreAI and Technology Solutions for Women’s Livelihoods
Gates Foundation
fundingwomen livelihoodsaisocial impactagriculturegig economyfinancial inclusiongates foundation+3 more
Amount Not Specified
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Impact Orbit – Skilling & Livelihood Innovations Program
NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore and Capgemini
incubationnsrcelcapgeminiskillinglivelihoodssocial impactyouth employmentrural income+7 more
Upto: ₹12.5 Lakhs
Learn MoreNEEV Startup Kickstart Program – Pre-Incubation Cohort 2026
IKN Innovation Foundation, IMI Kolkata
incubationPre-incubation for early-stage & student founders, limited cohort.
Amount Not Specified
Learn MoreYouth 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 MoreVenture Challenge 9.0
Atal Incubation Centre - Shiv Nadar University
incubationaicshiv nadar universityventure challengeincubationseed fundingagritechev mobility+9 more
Deadline: March 7, 2026
₹5 Lakhs - ₹1 Cr
Learn MoreDST–NIDHI Seed Support Scheme (SSS) at IIMK LIVE
IIMK LIVE
fundingnidhiseed fundingiimk livedstincubationearly stageindia+4 more
Deadline: February 25, 2026
Upto: ₹1 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
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Bosch-BMU Innovation Challenge
Bosch, ACIC-BMU Foundation
grantboschbmuacic-bmusustainable mobilityevprototypingroad safety+4 more
Deadline: February 15, 2026
Upto: ₹10 Lakhs
Learn MoreV-FUND 6.0 – Women 2026 Accelerator Program
VELS Innovation Council, StartupTN
acceleratorv-fundwomen entrepreneursvels innovation councilacceleratorseed fundingtamil naduIdea Stage+3 more
Deadline: February 15, 2026
Upto: ₹2 Lakhs
Learn MoreWE START Pre-Incubation Program at Kerala Startup Mission
Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM)
incubationwomen entrepreneurspre-incubationksumwe startmvp developmentwomen-led startupsIdea Stage+2 more
Deadline: February 15, 2026
Amount Not Specified
Learn MoreSustainovation Challenge 2.0 at AIC RAISE
AIC RAISE, Startup India
incubationclimate techclean energycircular economysustainabilityaic raisedpiitincubation+4 more
Deadline: February 15, 2026
Upto: ₹5 Lakhs
Learn MorePunyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme
Maharashtra State Innovation Society, Government of Maharashtra
grantwomen foundersmaharashtrastate grantdpiitinnovationentrepreneurshipPrototype Stage+3 more
Deadline: February 15, 2026
₹1 Lakhs - ₹25 Lakhs
Learn MoreIFCI Scheme for Scheduled Tribe Innovators
IFCI Venture, IIT Mandi Catalyst
fundingifcischeduled tribest innovatorsequity fundingincubationiit mandiearly stage+3 more
Deadline: February 12, 2026
Upto: ₹30 Lakhs
Learn MoreTHT Conservation Grant for Critical Habitats 2026
The Habitats Trust
grantFor Indian conservation organisations working on lesser-known species and critical habitats
Deadline: February 11, 2026
Upto: ₹1 Cr
Learn MoreImpactNest 2.0 Accelerator Program
IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre, BHARAT IMPACT, Jubilant Bhartia Foundation
acceleratorimpactnestsocial impactacceleratoriim lucknowbharat impactjubilant bhartiaagrotech+7 more
Deadline: February 8, 2026
Upto: ₹2.5 Lakhs
Learn MoreDST NIDHI i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0 at CSVTU-FORTE
CSVTU Foundation for Rural Technology and Entrepreneurship
grantdstnidhiitbiignition grantseed fundingenergydigital tech+8 more
Deadline: February 7, 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
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