Ascent Quest 2026: The Ultimate Coding Challenge

Zepto, DPIIT, and FSSAI invite startups and innovators to develop AI and tech-driven solutions for critical food safety challenges across India's quick commerce supply chain, offering prize money and market access.

A global online AI hackathon by Alibaba Cloud with a ₹41.85 lakh prize pool — open to Indian teams and individual builders.

The Bangalore regional qualifier for Startup World Cup, offering Indian founders a chance to compete for a ₹9.3 crore investment at the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley.

An online AI hackathon by Kaya with a ₹3,50,000 prize pool, open to Indian participants.

A global online hackathon challenging creators to produce AI-generated films — ₹1.25 lakh prize pool.

FITT, IIT Delhi invites applications for equity/equity-linked investments under Exim Bank's Ubharte Sitaare Programme for Indian startups with strong export potential.

A global cross-corporate accelerator providing up to US$100,000 in non-dilutive pilot funding and partnership opportunities for startups solving critical sustainability challenges across corporate supply chains.

The NIDHI Seed Support Programme (SSP) provides critical early-stage investment via Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCD) or equity-linked instruments, helping Indian startups transition from prototype to market-ready products with funding up to INR 1 Crore.

A global online hackathon by Hack United, offering a ₹24.5 lakh prize pool for participants of all skill levels to innovate across various themes.

A fully funded 16-week virtual fellowship by Watson Institute and Western Union for social entrepreneurs and community leaders serving underserved, refugee, displaced, and marginalized communities globally.