Top 2026 early revenue stage grants and funding programs for startups from the Government and private sectors in India

Up to ₹1.5 crore grant for defence & aerospace innovators.

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

Global accelerator for early-stage startups with funding and mentorship

Incubation for deeptech, climate-tech & biotech startups across all stages

Grant up to ₹7 lakhs for manufacturing MSMEs/startups in Tamil Nadu.

Incubation for DPIIT-recognized Life Sciences & Biotech startups.

National blockchain and Web3 startup challenge for citizen-centric solutions

Deeptech challenge for Indian semiconductor, AI, robotics and EV startups

Industry 4.0 startup incubation and support program by STPI EmTek CoE

Up to ₹10 crore for IAF deep-tech defence challenges.

Up to ₹1.5 crore for IAF helicopter glide path landing system.