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Joint India-Finland R&D grant for sustainable energy, digital tech, and microelectronics projects.

The iDEX Open Challenge invites Indian startups, innovators, and MSMEs to propose cutting-edge technologies and products for the defence and aerospace sectors, offering grants up to ₹1.5 crore and direct engagement with the military.

A global online hackathon by RevenueCat with a ₹3.95 crore prize pool — open to developers building mobile apps and games.

Microsoft × FITT IIT Delhi zero-equity grant up to ₹30 lakh for AI startups ready to scale a local pilot nationally — IIT Delhi & Microsoft ecosystem, market validation and Demo Days.

IIMK LIVE's flagship deep-tech incubation program, powered by Walmart, accelerating startups with world-class mentorship, industry connections, investor access, and grant funding up to ₹30 lakhs.

The Young Inventors Prize by EPO recognizes young innovators worldwide developing technology-driven solutions for global sustainability challenges, offering cash prizes up to €20,000 and global visibility.

The AI for Transformative Social Impact Grant from Rao Family Trust (RAFT) offers up to INR 50 lakhs to organizations developing AI-native solutions for major social challenges in India.

The Entrepreneurship-in-Residence (EiR) Programme by IPTIF supports early-stage innovators developing sustainable, affordable, climate-responsive, and technology-driven solutions for housing and construction with a monthly grant and incubation support.

IHFC (IIT Delhi) invites MedTech startups with working prototypes to apply for funding up to ₹5 Crore and accelerate deep-tech innovation in healthcare.

INDIA DeepSpark 2026 is Aum Ventures' flagship accelerator backing early-stage, IP-led DeepTech companies from India building globally scalable, breakthrough technologies.

Seed funding (loan) for early-stage Kerala startups working on innovative tech products.

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 RevenueCat with a ₹3.95 crore prize pool — open to developers building mobile apps and games.

The Young Inventors Prize by EPO recognizes young innovators worldwide developing technology-driven solutions for global sustainability challenges, offering cash prizes up to €20,000 and global visibility.

A global online hackathon focused on water health and sustainability, with a ₹2.79 lakh prize pool.

A global online hackathon for software and AI builders, with a $11,685 prize pool and a beginner-friendly, social-good focus.

A 3-day residential bootcamp for climate entrepreneurs building sustainable solutions, offering a cash prize up to ₹2 lakh and potential access to ₹1 crore in equity/debt.

A fully-online Finance × Trading hackathon by TechZap — ₹75,000 prize pool, Azure credits, and direct hiring rounds for top teams.

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

A 36-hour tech sprint at Manipal University Jaipur with 10 tracks and over ₹5 Lakhs in prizes.

A national competition inviting young innovators, startup founders, and working professionals to develop impactful solutions and compete for cash prizes up to ₹1.5 lakh.

A challenge by Tamil Nadu Tourism and StartupTN inviting startups and innovators to develop tech-driven, sustainable solutions for the future of tourism in Tamil Nadu.