Top 2026 Growth / PMF grants and funding programs for startups from the Government and private sectors in India

BIRAC–RDI Fund – Research, Development & Innovation Fund

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)

Deep-tech biotech co-investment fund for TRL 4+ Indian entities.

Deadline: March 31, 2026

₹5 Cr - ₹200 Cr

O'Shaughnessy Fellowships & Grants

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O'Shaughnessy Ventures (OSV)

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Deadline: April 30, 2026

Upto: ₹90 Lakhs

Agri-Tech Grant Scheme

Department of Agricultural Marketing & Agri Business, Government of Tamil Nadu

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₹10 Lakhs - ₹25 Lakhs

Tamil Nadu SC/ST Startup Fund (Equity Fund) by StartupTN

StartupTN

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C-CAMP Wadhwani Innovation Network (WIN) Centre of Excellence Non-Dilutive Funding Program

Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), Wadhwani Foundation

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Upto: ₹1 Cr

AI and Technology Solutions for Women’s Livelihoods

Gates Foundation

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Impact Orbit – Skilling & Livelihood Innovations Program

NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore and Capgemini

incubation

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Upto: ₹12.5 Lakhs

Circular Bharat Accelerator

NSRCEL, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), NITI Aayog, and Xynteo

Circular economy accelerator with pilot grants for TRL 5+ startups.

Vidhai Vaanam Accelerator Program Series 2

Vidhai & Vaanam Space LLP

12-week hybrid accelerator for early-stage sector-agnostic startup

The Pitch by Deel 2026 - Deel

Deel

contest

Global seed-stage competition for startups under $5M raised

IMPunjab Accelerator Cohort 3 - Innovation Mission Punjab

Innovation Mission Punjab

Punjab-based DPIIT startups with pilot/revenue traction

Techtonic: Innovations for Sustainability – Social Alpha

Social Alpha

Up to ₹60L support for sustainability startups in energy, materials and resources.

₹30 Lakhs - ₹60 Lakhs

AgriTech Acceleration Program 2026

IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML EIC)

₹1 lakh grant accelerator for AgriTech startups expanding in Uttar Pradesh

Upto: ₹1 Lakhs

Maruti Suzuki Accelerator - Maruti Suzuki Innovation

Maruti Suzuki India

Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council (GUSEC), UNICEF, SBI Mutual Funds

Mobility and automotive tech accelerator with funded PoC by Maruti Suzuki

Women-led startups: grants up to ₹50L, investments up to ₹5Cr.

Deadline: March 10, 2026

Upto: ₹50 Lakhs

IHH Catalyst Program – Fortis IndiaEdition

IHH Healthcare, Fortis Healthcare

Hospital pilot program for healthcare startups with hospital-ready solutions.

Deadline: March 8, 2026

Venture Challenge 9.0

Atal Incubation Centre - Shiv Nadar University

incubation

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Deadline: March 7, 2026

₹5 Lakhs - ₹1 Cr

PayU inFINity 3.0 Fintech Accelerator

PayU

Zero-equity fintech accelerator for MVP-stage startups raising Seed–Series A.

Deadline: March 6, 2026

AI-Based Early Childhood Development (ECD) Innovation Challenge

Women Development & Child Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh

contest

Up to ₹2Cr govt contract for DPIIT-recognised AI/ECD innovators.

Deadline: March 4, 2026

Upto: ₹2 Cr

HP Udgam Cohort 2025 Round-II

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)

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Deadline: February 28, 2026

Upto: ₹2.5 Cr

Arabian Accelerator Program

India Accelerator, National Technology Development Program (NTDP)

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Deadline: February 28, 2026