Hair & Beauty Innovation Challenge
By MASA Forum
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Quick Answer
A thematic challenge under the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge for startups innovating in hair care, beauty biotechnology, dermatology, organic/sustainable beauty, and salon-tech solutions.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹5L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- MASA Forum
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 January 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by MASA Forum. 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 Hair & Beauty Innovation Challenge is a thematic challenge under the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge, focused on redefining the future of personalized beauty innovation in India.
The program invites startups and innovators developing solutions across beauty biotechnology, dermatology, organic and sustainable beauty products, and salon-tech platforms. The challenge aims to address gaps in scalp care, hair regrowth, product safety, personalization, and digital beauty experiences.
Selected startups will receive financial grant support along with structured mentorship and incubation support to refine, validate, and scale innovative beauty solutions that are safe, scalable, and consumer-centric.
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
MASA Forum, short for MSME And Startups Accelerator Forum, is an independent networking and advocacy platform headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. The organization serves as a bridge between India's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the broader startup…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹5L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Up to ₹5,00,000 grant along with mentorship and incubation support to refine, validate, and scale innovative beauty solutions.
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.
