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Business Incubation + Networking: GRIT

Name: Business Incubation + Networking: GRIT
Start: 2026-04-02T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-04-03T00:00:00.000Z

Friday, April 3, 2026 · 4:30 am – 5:30 am

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Cashfree — payments and payouts for Indian businesses

Make — visual automation and workflow builder

Grants Closing Soon

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Techstars

Varies

Techstars Space Accelerator

Space, drone or manufacturing startups at product stage seeking a global accelerator.

Eligibility

Competition

Closes

Techstars

Varies

Techstars Anywhere Accelerator

Deeptech, AI or cleantech founders at any stage seeking a top global accelerator.

Eligibility

Competition

Closes

Techstars

Up to ₹2Cr

Techstars Healthcare Accelerator powered by Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic States

Healthtech founders at product or revenue stage seeking a top global accelerator.

Eligibility

Competition

Closes

Runway Incubator, UPES

Up to ₹10L

UPES DST-iTBI Ignition Grant 2.0 – Runway Incubator

Student founders building deeptech, AI or agritech solutions at idea or product stage.

Eligibility

Competition

Closes

Pernod Ricard India Foundation

₹8L – ₹12L

ADVAYA Plastic Circularity Innovation Launchpad - SIIC IIT Kanpur Cohort 2

Startups at any stage focused on circular economy or plastic waste reduction innovations.

Eligibility

Competition

Closes

Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI, NIT Hamirpur

Up to ₹10L

Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0 — NIT Hamirpur

Prototype / ignition grant up to ₹10 lakh per startup · DST NIDHI i-TBI scheme run by Uttishthati Foundation at NIT Hamirpur · Focus: DeepTech & AI, Renewable & Green Energy, Smart & Sustainable Construction, AgriTech (incl. Himalayan Bio-Resources), HealthTech & Life Sciences · Expert mentorship, industry guidance and NIT Hamirpur innovation ecosystem access

Eligibility

Competition

Closes

Centre for Next-Gen Entrepreneurship in Science & Technology Foundation (CNEST), KLE Tech

₹10L

CNEST TBI 2.0 — KLE Tech Belagavi, Karnataka

Up to ₹10 lakh equity-free seed support per startup · Karnataka TBI 2.0 programme at KLE Tech Belagavi (₹10 cr govt backing per TBI) · Dedicated 5,100 sq. ft. incubation facility at Dr M S Sheshgiri Campus · Tri-state mandate — open to founders from Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra

Eligibility

Competition

Closes

Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH)

₹3L – ₹5L

AP Build Grant — Build with AI: RTIH Startup Sprint

₹3–5 lakh grant support · 4-week intensive AI prototype sprint · Hybrid format — virtual + RTIH hubs/spokes across AP · Backed by Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (RTIH)

Eligibility

Competition

Closes

IIMK LIVE

₹10L – ₹30L

USHUS Seed Grant Program at IIMK LIVE

Up to ₹30 lakh seed grant · Equity-free / non-dilutive · For early-stage maritime startups across India · Virtual incubation + mentorship from IIMK LIVE

Eligibility

Competition

Closes

TiE Pune

Up to ₹45L

TiE Women – Pune Chapter

Women founders in Maharashtra at any stage seeking mentorship and acceleration.

Eligibility

Competition

Closes

Startup Software Credits

Notion

Notion for Startups

Rs. 5 Lakhs+ in Notion credits

Zoho Corporation

Zoho for Startups

Up to ₹1.86 lakhs in Zoho Wallet credits (Stage 1 + Stage 2)

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NetElixir AIgnition 3.0

NetElixir

Apply by Jun 10, 2026

Online

₹3 Lakhs prize pool

Hackathon

Simply Updify InnovateX 2026 – National Level Online Hackathon

Simply Updify

Apply by Jun 10, 2026

Online

₹17,500 prize pool

Hackathon

QuizCred BuildFest

QuizCred

Apply by Jun 10, 2026

Online

Hackathon

Battle of Build

LNCT Group of Colleges, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Apply by Jun 10, 2026

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Hackathon

Prompt to Product: Build with Gemini

Apex Institute of Management, Chandigarh University

Apply by Jun 11, 2026

Online

Innovation challenge

Google Cloud Rapid Agent Hackathon

Google

Apply by Jun 11, 2026

Online

₹45 Lakhs prize pool

Hackathon

Unbound 26 Hackathon

FOSS CLUB PU, Pondicherry University

Apply by Jun 12, 2026

Online

Hackathon

Nexora'26

Manipal University (MU), Jaipur

Apply by Jun 12, 2026

Online

₹10,000 prize pool

Hackathon

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This virtual event, 'Business Incubation + Networking: GRIT', is specifically designed for aspiring and established entrepreneurs, startup founders, and professionals actively involved in the startup ecosystem. The primary objective is to provide a dynamic platform for participants to engage in focused business incubation discussions, share insights, and significantly expand their professional network. Attendees will benefit from structured opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals, potential collaborators, and mentors, fostering an environment conducive to innovation and venture development.

What to Expect:

Virtual networking sessions to build valuable connections.
Opportunities for collaborative discussions on business incubation strategies.
A supportive environment for sharing challenges and solutions in the startup journey.

This event aims to facilitate meaningful interactions that can lead to new partnerships, mentorship opportunities, and accelerated growth for participating startups. It is an ideal setting for those looking to refine their business models, seek advice, and contribute to a vibrant entrepreneurial community.

Business Incubation + Networking: GRIT