Startup Mini Meetup (Ahmedabad)

BIRAC-PATH offers comprehensive patent facilitation, including co-funding or 100% grant-in-aid, to protect biotech innovations in India and abroad for eligible entities.

Empowering Indian youth to solve critical national issues through bio-based innovations, offering ₹1 lakh prize money per cycle and a grant opportunity for implementation.

The Government First Initiative by the Government of Karnataka offers startups with deployment-ready solutions a direct work order of up to ₹25 lakhs to solve government problem statements.

An ideathon for students at the 7 Hyundai CoE member universities to pitch new in-vehicle experiences for Indian customers, with a ₹10 Lakh prize pool.

A global online hackathon challenging developers to build innovative applications for Amazon devices like Fire TV, Alexa+, Bee AI, or Ring, competing for significant cash prizes and AWS credits.

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

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.

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.

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

Empowering Indian youth to solve critical national issues through bio-based innovations, offering ₹1 lakh prize money per cycle and a grant opportunity for implementation.

An ideathon for students at the 7 Hyundai CoE member universities to pitch new in-vehicle experiences for Indian customers, with a ₹10 Lakh prize pool.

A global online hackathon challenging developers to build innovative applications for Amazon devices like Fire TV, Alexa+, Bee AI, or Ring, competing for significant cash prizes and AWS credits.

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

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.