Bharat Startup Grand Challenge 2025
By Sri Sairam Techno Incubator Foundation
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Quick Answer
A national innovation challenge by Sri Sairam Institutions and Sri Sairam Techno Incubator Foundation, in collaboration with Startup India and DPIIT, offering cash prizes, incubation, and mentorshi…
- Funding amount
- ₹1L – ₹3L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Sri Sairam Techno Incubator Foundation. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Bharat Startup Grand Challenge 2025 is a national innovation initiative presented by Sri Sairam Institutions and the Sri Sairam Techno Incubator Foundation in collaboration with Startup India and DPIIT.
The program focuses on identifying, supporting, and scaling indigenous innovations across two major domains:
- Rural Development Technologies
- Advanced Drone Systems
Under the Rural Development track, innovators are encouraged to build affordable and scalable solutions for rural healthcare access, waste management, and digital education.
Under the Advanced Drone Systems track, the challenge invites cutting-edge innovations in Anti-Drone Systems and Swarm Drone Technologies that strengthen national security, disaster response, and technological sovereignty.
Selected participants receive cash prizes, long-term incubation support, structured mentorship, investor connect, and access to world-class facilities at the Sri Sairam Techno Incubator Foundation. The initiative aims to foster Atmanirbhar Bharat by bridging social innovation with deep-tech development.
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Grant providers
Sri Sairam Techno Incubator Foundation is a campus incubator in Chennai, set up in September 2020 inside Sri Sairam Institutions at Sai Leo Nagar, West Tambaram. It sits on the Sri Sairam Engineering College campus and offers incubation, labs, mentors and funding support in one…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- ₹1L – ₹3L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Cash prizes ranging from ₹1,00,000 to ₹3,00,000, plus long-term incubation support, structured mentorship, investor connect, and access to world-class facilities at the Sri Sairam Techno Incubator Foundation.
Application Process
- 1
Register/Login on Startup India portal
Access the challenge application through the Startup India portal (https://www.startupindia.gov.in). Login or register as a user.
You - 2
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the focus areas of the challenge?
The challenge has two domains: Rural Development Technologies (affordable solutions for rural healthcare, waste management, digital education) and Advanced Drone Systems (Anti-Drone Systems and Swarm Drone Technologies for national security and disaster response).
Who can apply?
Final-year undergraduate or postgraduate students (individuals or teams) with a working prototype and a demonstration video, or DPIIT-recognized startups / registered MSMEs in India with a functional prototype or MVP addressing one of the challenge themes.
What is the prize amount?
Cash prizes range from ₹1,00,000 to ₹3,00,000.
Is the support equity-free?
The scheme description does not explicitly state whether the incubation or cash prize is equity-free.
What documents are required for application?
For students: a demonstration video of the working prototype is mandatory. For startups/companies: DPIIT recognition certificate or MSME registration is required. All applicants need to provide proof of a working prototype or MVP.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
