Tech grants and funding programs for startups from the Government and private sectors in India
Innovate for Impact Challenge 2026
BioNEST Incubation Program – FITT IIT Delhi
Biotech incubation at IIT Delhi for innovators at ideation to early prototype stages.
Cohort 7 Incubation Program at VJTI TBI Foundation
Incubation program for startups in energy, EVs, semiconductors, IoT, AI/ML, and cybersecurity.
Google for Startups Accelerator: India
Equity-free accelerator for AI-first startups in India, Seed to Series A.
iAccelerate Batch 2
Deep tech accelerator for startups in Tier 2/3 cities of Tamil Nadu (TRL 3+).
FITT IIT Delhi – BIRAC LEAP Fund for Biotech & MedTech Startups
Up to ₹70L equity funding for biotech & medtech startups
AP-AER Mission Hackathon 1.0
Deployment-driven innovation challenge for alternate energy solutions across Andhra Pradesh, open nationwide.
Healthcare Incubation Program – NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore
Incubation for Indian healthcare startups with mentorship, hospital access, and investor connects.
WEnnovate 2.0 – Women in Deep Tech & Immersive Experience
3-week acceleration track for DPIIT-recognised women-led DeepTech startups (under 2 years).
O'Shaughnessy Fellowships & Grants
DST NIDHI Seed Support Program – ACIC VGU Foundation
Seed funding up to ₹50L for tech startups incubated at ACIC VGU
KrishiBoot – Pitch for Incubation
Incubation program for early-stage agri-startups and individuals with ideas/prototypes in India.
MG Developer Program & Grant Season 6.0
Innovation grant program by JSW MG Motor India for mobility solutions, open to all stages and tech areas.
SBC Sprint2Frontier Acceleration Program 2026
13-week accelerator for pre-Series A DeepTech, Defense, Climate & AI startups.
Entrepreneurs First (EF) Bangalore Fall 26
For individuals seeking co-founders and deeptech/AI ideas, building companies from scratch in Bangalore.
Y Combinator Summer 2026 Batch Accelerator
Global accelerator for early-stage startups with funding and mentorship
ADITI 4.0 Challenge Grant Program - iDEX
Defence deeptech grant up to ₹25 Cr for startups solving military challenges.
Defence India Startup Challenge 14 (DISC 14) - Defence Innovation Organisation
Defence challenge for startups/MSMEs solving 82 military problem statements
DRISHTI Challenges - Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs)
DPSU-led defence innovation challenges for deeptech and hardware startups
L'Oréal Green Sciences Incubator 2026
Incubation for deep-tech, biotech, and green chemistry startups in cosmetics/beauty.
Honda Innovation Challenge 1.0 - Honda & T-Hub
Mobility deeptech challenge with paid PoC and up to ₹10L funding