Code for Communities: Toy Train Edition

A global online hackathon by IEEE Turkey focused on blockchain and AI for climate action — $3,000 prize pool.

7th edition of India’s biggest student-startup competition (AWS × IDFC × Campus Fund) — get noticed, meet investors, and pitch at the Mumbai Grand Finale.

Pre-seed grant of up to ₹20 Lakhs from KonguTBI and KVB for South Indian climate and sustainability tech startups with a prototype, plus mentoring and incubation.

STPI IGNITE Open Challenge Programme 2026: seed funding up to ₹15 lakh, incubation and mentorship for startups in Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, AI and IoT (Industry 4.0).

An initiative by COMET Foundation, IIIT Bangalore, offering funding support for startups, innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurial teams developing solutions in 5G/6G, Cyber-Physical Systems, AI, IoT, and other deep-tech domains.

A 2-month intensive acceleration program by i-RISE TBI IISER Mohali and AngelBlue, empowering early-stage deep tech startups with funding access, mentorship, and strategic consulting.

India's first National AI Hackathon on CORS, GNSS, and NavIC, fostering high-precision, real-world AI solutions for various sectors with a ₹6 lakh+ prize pool.

IEEE's 24-hour global programming competition for IEEE student members, on 31 October 2026 (5:30 AM IST start). Teams of 1 to 3 register on IEEE vTools until 26 October, 5:29 AM IST.

C-CAMP, with Ashraya Hastha Trust, offers up to ₹50 lakh for Indian startups at TRL 6 or above to validate field-ready climate solutions in environment, health and agriculture.

Supports DPIIT-recognised startups from Tier 2/3 cities to deploy pilots with government, PSUs, or large enterprises, offering up to ₹40 lakh funding and strategic support.

Soft loan of up to Rs. 15 lakhs at 6% simple interest for early-stage Kerala startups building innovative products, from the Kerala Startup Mission.

Interest-free seed loan for Bihar-registered validation-stage startups, with bonus for women/SC/ST/differently-abled.

Funding for Kerala-registered revenue-stage tech startups with collateral-free debt.

Soft loan for women entrepreneurs in Kerala with government/PSU project orders.

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

A global online hackathon by IEEE Turkey focused on blockchain and AI for climate action — $3,000 prize pool.

7th edition of India’s biggest student-startup competition (AWS × IDFC × Campus Fund) — get noticed, meet investors, and pitch at the Mumbai Grand Finale.

India's first National AI Hackathon on CORS, GNSS, and NavIC, fostering high-precision, real-world AI solutions for various sectors with a ₹6 lakh+ prize pool.

IEEE's 24-hour global programming competition for IEEE student members, on 31 October 2026 (5:30 AM IST start). Teams of 1 to 3 register on IEEE vTools until 26 October, 5:29 AM IST.

A global online hackathon challenging individuals, teams, and organizations to build working AI systems using Nebius AI Cloud and NVIDIA open-source models for a share of $50,000+ in cash and prizes.

Scouting innovative solutions for the Government of Maharashtra, with winners receiving a government work order worth up to ₹10 lakh.

An innovation challenge supporting startups and SMEs in circular economy solutions for plastic, textile, and food waste management across India, offering a prize pool and access to follow-on funding.

Pitch Point is a competition for early-stage AI startups with PoC-ready MVPs to showcase BFSI solutions and win from a ₹50 lakh prize pool.

A blockchain hackathon for youth hosted by the Maryland Blockchain Association — $50,000 prize pool.

Participate in a 36-hour non-stop hackathon by AIC T-Hub and Crescent Institute to win cash prizes, receive prototyping support, incubation opportunities, and mentorship.