Startup Grants and Funding Programs for Revenue-Stage Startups in India — July 2026

Eight active programs are currently open for revenue-stage startups in India, spanning debt guarantees, equity investments, seed funds, and competitions. Notable programs include the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (up to ₹10 crore debt guarantee), the Bharat Ke Super Founders reality series (up to ₹40 crore equity pool), and the SLINGSHOT 2026 deep tech competition (up to ₹2.97 crore grant prizes).

The funding landscape for revenue-stage startups includes collateral-free debt guarantees, revenue-based financing, seed-to-scale equity, and venture-building programs. Typical eligibility thresholds require DPIIT recognition, a Minimum Viable Product, and often a minimum revenue track record or institutional affiliation.

Active Programs for Revenue-Stage Startups

Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) (DPIIT)

The Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) provides a credit guarantee up to ₹10 crore against loans from Member Institutions to DPIIT-recognized startups. The scheme is designed for startups that have reached a stable revenue stage and are suitable for debt financing. The guarantee can be transaction-based or umbrella-based (for SEBI-registered AIFs). There is no fixed deadline; applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For revenue-stage startups, this is a practical way to access collateral-free working capital or expansion debt.

Genesis by IKP – Cohort 1 (IKP Knowledge Park)

Genesis by IKP – Cohort 1 is a 12-month venture-building program for deep science startups at Technology Readiness Level 2–3. Hosted by IKP Knowledge Park, the program offers up to ₹30 lakh in funding and structured support from in-house experts. It is suited for early-revenue startups that have moved beyond proof-of-concept and are ready to scale commercial operations. The deadline is 31 July 2026.

AIC T-Hub Healthcare Program Cohort 6 (T-Hub)

The AIC T-Hub Healthcare Program Cohort 6 is a cohort-based program for DeepTech healthcare startups with a validated MVP. Powered by Atal Innovation Mission and T-Hub Foundation, it provides mentorship, investor access, and global network connections. The program targets startups using AI, AR/VR, IoT, and Blockchain. Applications close on 10 August 2026. The funding amount varies by startup need.

Seed Fund Scheme - Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM)

The Seed Fund Scheme by Kerala Startup Mission offers up to ₹15 lakh as a soft loan against purchase orders at 6% simple interest. Managed by KSUM, this scheme supports early-stage tech startups in Kerala. It is a rolling application program, ideal for revenue-stage startups needing working capital without diluting equity.

SLINGSHOT 2026 Deep Tech Startup Pitching Competition (Enterprise Singapore)

SLINGSHOT 2026 is Asia’s leading deep tech pitching competition, part of Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology. The grand winner receives ₹2.88 crore; total grant prize pool exceeds ₹15.84 crore. Startups compete across five domains. The deadline is 27 July 2026. This competition is open to global startups, including Indian revenue-stage companies with deep tech solutions.

Bharat Ke Super Founders — Season 2 (Rusk Media / Recur Club)

Bharat Ke Super Founders — Season 2 is an entrepreneurial reality series streaming on Amazon MX Player. Hosted by Suniel Shetty, revenue-generating founders pitch to a panel of investor “Tycoons” for equity, venture debt, or revenue-based financing from a ₹100 crore+ pool. Season 2 casting is open until 31 July 2026. This program specifically targets revenue-stage startups across fintech, healthtech, edtech, consumer, and SaaS.

StartUp Xcelerate 2026 – A Startup Growth & Investment Meetup (Chamber for Small & Medium Businesses, Mumbai)

StartUp Xcelerate 2026 is an exclusive event for growth-oriented startups to pitch to investors and gain market linkages with retail chains and industry leaders. The event focuses on capital and strategic partnerships. Applications close on 19 July 2026. This program is suited for revenue-stage startups ready to scale operations and expand market reach.

HealthSprint 2026: Indo-Israel Innovation Sprint for Healthcare Startups (GINSERV)

HealthSprint 2026 is a 30-day innovation sprint accelerating healthcare and MedTech startups through Indo-Israel collaboration. It provides access to global healthcare ecosystems, mentorship, and hospital networks. The program focuses on Clinical AI, MedTech, and Hospital SaaS. Deadline is 20 July 2026. Startups with revenue traction in healthcare are well-positioned to apply.

Before Applying

Several programs have specific eligibility constraints based on stage. The CGSS requires DPIIT recognition; Genesis by IKP targets deep science startups at TRL 2–3; AIC T-Hub requires a validated MVP; and the Seed Fund Scheme is restricted to startups in Kerala. Bharat Ke Super Founders and StartUp Xcelerate explicitly target revenue-generating startups, but the former has a sector focus (fintech, healthtech, etc.) while the latter offers debt vs equity options. HealthSprint is limited to healthcare/MedTech.

Timing is tight. StartUp Xcelerate closes on 19 July, HealthSprint on 20 July, SLINGSHOT on 27 July, and both Genesis and Bharat Ke Super Founders on 31 July. The AIC T-Hub program closes 10 August. Some programs like CGSS and KSUM Seed Fund have rolling intakes. HealthSprint and SLINGSHOT may have pre-screening steps before the final pitch; review their application processes carefully. Missing a cohort deadline (e.g., for AIC T-Hub) means waiting for the next cohort cycle.