An accelerator program supporting revenue-generating startups with scalable solutions that create measurable social and environmental impact, offering ₹20-25 Lakh grant support.

PIEDS (BITS Pilani) × Aditya Birla Capital Foundation flagship for women-led startups from Tier 2/3 cities — up to ₹15 lakh funding, deadline 16 Sep 2026.

ImpactNest 3.0 is a startup program by IIML EIC and BHARAT IMPACT offering up to ₹2.5 lakh in grant funding, mentorship, and market access for impact-driven ventures.

The iDEX Open Challenge invites Indian startups, innovators, and MSMEs to propose cutting-edge technologies and products for the defence and aerospace sectors, offering grants up to ₹1.5 crore and direct engagement with the military.

Microsoft × FITT IIT Delhi zero-equity grant up to ₹30 lakh for AI startups ready to scale a local pilot nationally — IIT Delhi & Microsoft ecosystem, market validation and Demo Days.

The AI for Transformative Social Impact Grant from Rao Family Trust (RAFT) offers up to INR 50 lakhs to organizations developing AI-native solutions for major social challenges in India.

Reimbursement for patent filing and prosecution fees for KBITS-registered, incubated startups.

Reimbursement for international marketing expenses (up to Rs 5L) for Karnataka startups; preference for women founders.

Reimbursement of VAT/CST/GST for physically incubated Karnataka startups with turnover up to 50 Lakhs.

Lease rental reimbursement for DPIIT-recognized startups in Haryana, enhanced for women-led.

100% reimbursement of patent filing costs for DPIIT-recognized Haryana startups.

Lease rental reimbursement for DPIIT-recognized startups operating in Punjab.

Credit guarantee cover up to Rs 20 crore that lets banks, NBFCs and AIFs lend to DPIIT-recognised startups without collateral. You receive a loan and repay it. CGSS is not a grant.

Collateral-free credit guarantee up to ₹2 crore for micro & small enterprises

Collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh for micro and small non-farm businesses

Below-market soft loans from ₹10 lakh for MSMEs in manufacturing and services

Subordinate debt with 90% CGTMSE guarantee for stressed/NPA-classified MSMEs

Below-market NABARD loans for dairy cooperatives and producer companies for processing infrastructure

Avinya'27 is a national energy startup challenge by FIPI, inviting DPIIT-recognised Indian startups to develop innovative solutions across the energy value chain, offering cash prizes up to ₹3 lakh, mentorship, and showcase opportunities.

Google Gemini's student innovation challenge — reimagine one part of your city and win a share of ₹1 crore across 10 winners.

A global challenge prize offering up to £6.25 million (approx. ₹65.6 crore) to multi-disciplinary teams developing innovative solutions to improve outcomes for people affected by snakebite in high-burden settings.

A global online hackathon hosted by Rice University focused on urban sustainability — ₹16.28 lakh prize pool.

A major global prize championing new interventions for anxiety, depression, and psychosis, offering up to US$1,000,000 (approx. ₹8.33 crore) to accelerate impact and policy prioritization.

The MIDC Innovation Grand Challenge 2026 invites students, startups and innovators to put forward ready-to-implement solutions for pressing sustainability and infrastructure challenges in MIDC's industrial estates.

The Assam Innovation & Startup Foundation (AISF) invites innovative startups at Idea and Prototype/MVP stages to apply for funding support up to ₹40 Lakh, with potential equity for advanced stages.