Closing this month — Startup Grants & Funding Programs in India

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.

MeitY Startup Hub invites tech startups from Tier II and Tier III cities for a 1:1 matching equity investment up to ₹50 lakh to fuel growth and scale impact.

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.

A 36-hour national-level hackathon in New Delhi for college students — ₹37,000+ prize pool, mentorship, and networking.

Grants of up to ₹50 lakh from C-CAMP and TANUH (IISc) for Indian startups building AI solutions for non-communicable diseases, from idea to deployment.

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.

IHFC (IIT Delhi) invites MedTech startups with working prototypes to apply for funding up to ₹5 Crore and accelerate deep-tech innovation in healthcare.

A global online hackathon by RevenueCat with a ₹3.95 crore prize pool — open to developers building mobile apps and games.

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.

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 Young Inventors Prize by EPO recognizes young innovators worldwide developing technology-driven solutions for global sustainability challenges, offering cash prizes up to €20,000 and global visibility.

A global online hackathon focused on water health and sustainability, with a ₹2.79 lakh prize pool.

A global online hackathon for software and AI builders, with a $11,685 prize pool and a beginner-friendly, social-good focus.

Co-development program offering up to ₹40 lakh in grants for MVP-ready startups to build digital mobility solutions with Honda.

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.

A 6-8 month accelerator program by Kotak Mahindra Bank offering up to ₹30 lakh in equity-free grant funding and mentorship for revenue-generating startups.

An Open Challenge Program by Electropreneur Park (EP) to identify, nurture, and fund early-stage tech entrepreneurs and innovators in the ESDM sector with seed funding, mentoring, and incubation support.

Incubation program by IIT Dharwad's dhaRti Foundation, supported by BIRAC and DBT, offering lab infrastructure, mentorship, and funding access for bioscience, deep-tech, clean energy, and agri startups.

IHFC (IIT Delhi) invites MedTech startups with working prototypes to apply for funding up to ₹5 Crore and accelerate deep-tech innovation in healthcare.

A global online hackathon by RevenueCat with a ₹3.95 crore prize pool — open to developers building mobile apps and games.

A global online hackathon focused on water health and sustainability, with a ₹2.79 lakh prize pool.

A global online hackathon for software and AI builders, with a $11,685 prize pool and a beginner-friendly, social-good focus.

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.

Incubation program by IIT Dharwad's dhaRti Foundation, supported by BIRAC and DBT, offering lab infrastructure, mentorship, and funding access for bioscience, deep-tech, clean energy, and agri startups.