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NSRCEL Launchpad 30 at IIM Bangalore

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NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore
incubation

5-month sector-agnostic pre-incubation with ₹5L grants for top 3 teams at NSRCEL IIM Bangalore.

Deadline: April 5, 2026
Upto: ₹5 Lakhs
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RTIH Catalyst Incubation Program Cohort 1

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Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH)
incubation

Up to ₹30L for revenue-ready startups with early traction and POCs

Deadline: April 7, 2026
Upto: ₹30 Lakhs
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FutureX AI – Campus Fund (2nd Edition) by Campus Fund, Google Cloud

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Campus Fund, Google Cloud
accelerator

Investment platform and accelerator contest for student-led AI startups.

Deadline: April 10, 2026
Upto: ₹8.5 Cr
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Innovate for Impact Challenge 2026

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World Food Prize Foundation
grant
agtechagriculturesustainabilityglobal challengestartup competitionfood securityIdea Stage+3 more
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Upto: ₹45 Lakhs
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Google for Startups Accelerator: India

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Google for Startups
accelerator

Equity-free accelerator for AI-first startups in India, Seed to Series A.

Deadline: April 19, 2026
Amount Not Specified
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Up to 3 months free Notion Business + Notion AI

iAccelerate Batch 2

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Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT Hub)
accelerator

Deep tech accelerator for startups in Tier 2/3 cities of Tamil Nadu (TRL 3+).

Deadline: April 20, 2026
Upto: ₹40 Lakhs
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DST NIDHI Seed Support Program – ACIC VGU Foundation

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ACIC VGU Foundation
funding

Seed funding up to ₹50L for tech startups incubated at ACIC VGU

Deadline: April 30, 2026
Upto: ₹50 Lakhs
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Toilet Board Coalition Accelerator 2027

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Toilet Board Coalition
accelerator

12-month virtual accelerator for sanitation economy startups serving emerging markets including India.

Deadline: April 30, 2026
Amount Not Specified
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KrishiBoot – Pitch for Incubation

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a-IDEA, ICAR-NAARM
incubation

Incubation program for early-stage agri-startups and individuals with ideas/prototypes in India.

Deadline: April 30, 2026
Amount Not Specified
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Y Combinator Summer 2026 Batch Accelerator

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Y Combinator
accelerator

Global accelerator for early-stage startups with funding and mentorship

Deadline: May 4, 2026
Upto: ₹4.5 Cr
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Defence India Startup Challenge 14 (DISC 14) - Defence Innovation Organisation

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Defence Innovation Organisation
grant

Defence challenge for startups/MSMEs solving 82 military problem statements

Deadline: May 4, 2026
Upto: ₹1.5 Cr
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L'Oréal Green Sciences Incubator 2026

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L'Oréal Research & Innovation, Hello Tomorrow
incubation

Incubation for deep-tech, biotech, and green chemistry startups in cosmetics/beauty.

Deadline: May 6, 2026
Amount Not Specified
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TN Space Tech Fund by StartupTN

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StartupTN
funding
space techstartuptndeeptechtamil nadumatching grantequity fundsatellite technology+3 more
Upto: ₹50 Lakhs
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Agri-Tech Grant Scheme

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Department of Agricultural Marketing & Agri Business, Government of Tamil Nadu
grant
agri-techtamil-nadugovernment-grantagriculturestartup-tnstate-fundingIdea Stage+4 more
₹10 Lakhs - ₹25 Lakhs
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Centre of Excellence for Sustainability & Climate Action at C-CAMP

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C-CAMP, Ashraya Hastha Trust
incubation
ccampbio for climateclimate techbiotechsustainabilityclimate actionagriculture+6 more
Amount Not Specified
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Tamil Nadu SC/ST Startup Fund (Equity Fund) by StartupTN

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StartupTN
funding
scsttamil naduequity fundinginclusive entrepreneurshipstartuptnMVP StageEarly Revenue Stage+2 more
Amount Not Specified
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BCDD Funding Support Scheme at Kerala Startup Mission

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Kerala Startup Mission, Backward Classes Development Department (BCDD)
grant
bcddksumkeralaobcoecidea grantproductisation grant+5 more
Upto: ₹10 Lakhs
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C-CAMP Wadhwani Innovation Network (WIN) Centre of Excellence Non-Dilutive Funding Program

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Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), Wadhwani Foundation
grant
ccampwadhwani foundationnon-dilutive fundingbiotechmedtechdiagnosticsagriculture+5 more
Upto: ₹1 Cr
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ACE $100k High-Touch AI Accelerator by Invention Engine

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Invention Engine
accelerator
aideeptechacceleratorseed fundinghigh-touchglobal startupsPrototype Stage+2 more
Upto: ₹90 Lakhs
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Bharat Startup Grand Challenge (BSGC) 2026

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MASA Forum, Startup India
grant
dpiitstartup indianational challengegrantsinnovationsocial impactmanufacturing+6 more
Upto: ₹5 Lakhs
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BUILD 5.0 – Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development Program

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Boeing India, T-Hub
grant
boeingbuildstudent innovationpre-seedgrantt-hubaerospace+3 more
Upto: ₹10 Lakhs
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