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R|Elan (Reliance Industries), United Nations India
Global competition for sustainable fashion innovations by designers and startups, offering seed funding and mentorship.
FITT IIT Delhi, BIRAC
Biotech incubation at IIT Delhi for innovators at ideation to early prototype stages.
VJTI TBI Foundation
Incubation program for startups in energy, EVs, semiconductors, IoT, AI/ML, and cybersecurity.
Google for Startups
Equity-free accelerator for AI-first startups in India, Seed to Series A.
Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT Hub)
Deep tech accelerator for startups in Tier 2/3 cities of Tamil Nadu (TRL 3+).
Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH), Government of Andhra Pradesh
Deployment-driven innovation challenge for alternate energy solutions across Andhra Pradesh, open nationwide.
Global Leaders Institute
Global Arts Prize for Innovation recognizing ventures redefining culture's contemporary significance.
NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore
Incubation for Indian healthcare startups with mentorship, hospital access, and investor connects.
Karnavati Innovation and Incubation Foundation (KIIF), Karnavati University
3-week acceleration track for DPIIT-recognised women-led DeepTech startups (under 2 years).
Toilet Board Coalition
12-month virtual accelerator for sanitation economy startups serving emerging markets including India.
a-IDEA, ICAR-NAARM
Incubation program for early-stage agri-startups and individuals with ideas/prototypes in India.
JSW MG Motor India, DPIIT
Innovation grant program by JSW MG Motor India for mobility solutions, open to all stages and tech areas.
Startupbootcamp India
13-week accelerator for pre-Series A DeepTech, Defense, Climate & AI startups.
Y Combinator
Global accelerator for early-stage startups with funding and mentorship
Defence Innovation Organisation
Defence deeptech grant up to ₹25 Cr for startups solving military challenges.
Defence Innovation Organisation
Defence challenge for startups/MSMEs solving 82 military problem statements
Defence Public Sector Undertakings
DPSU-led defence innovation challenges for deeptech and hardware startups
L'Oréal Research & Innovation, Hello Tomorrow
Incubation for deep-tech, biotech, and green chemistry startups in cosmetics/beauty.
T-Hub
Mobility deeptech challenge with paid PoC and up to ₹10L funding
Techstars
Remote-first accelerator for early-stage companies requiring American timezone compatibility.
Techstars, Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic States
Accelerator for healthcare startups transforming care delivery, focusing on Mid-Atlantic states.
Techstars
Accelerator for space technology startups, leveraging adjacent industries for aerospace market access.