Future Stars U25 Grant at IKP Knowledge Park
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Quick Answer
A grant program by IKP Knowledge Park supporting five early-stage startups led by founders under 25 with up to ₹5,00,000, mentorship, and network access.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹5L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- IKP Knowledge Park
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 21 September 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IKP Knowledge Park. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Future Stars – Under 25 Innovators/Startup Grant is an initiative by IKP Knowledge Park to identify and support five exceptional early-stage startups led by founders under the age of 25. The program provides a grant to help these young entrepreneurs turn their innovative ideas into reality and transition from the ideation to the growth stage. Selected startups will also receive tailored support, mentorship, and access to IKP's network.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
IKP Knowledge Park is a science park and incubator on a 200-acre campus in Genome Valley, Hyderabad, founded in 1999. It is run by IKP Knowledge Park, the operating arm of the non-profit IKP Trust, alongside a related early-stage venture fund manager, IKP Ventures. It also has a…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹5L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Up to ₹5,00,000 in grant funding for five exceptional early-stage startups led by founders under 25. The money is meant to help young founders turn an innovative idea into a working reality and make the jump from ideation to the growth stage. Selected teams also receive tailored support, mentorship, and access to IKP Knowledge Park's network. Ideas should fall within specified areas of interest or carry the potential to 'Future-Proof India'.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
