Startup Grants & Funding for Product-Stage Startups

Odisha MSMEs get a one-time reimbursement of 50% of plant and machinery or testing equipment costs, up to INR 5 lakhs, on reaching ZED certification levels.

Gujarat financial assistance for startups and innovators in any sector, with incubation and mentorship through approved Nodal Institutions. Runs until August 2025.

PMMSY subsidy of ₹3.20–4.80 lakh per hectare to construct new brackish-water aquaculture ponds.

A Gujarat government scheme offering financial assistance and toolkits for self-employment to Scheduled Caste individuals establishing cottage industries.

Margin money subsidy for artisans, entrepreneurs and Self-Help Groups setting up new village industries in Gujarat, with project costs from ₹1 lakh to ₹25 lakh.

The Manav Kalyan Yojana in Gujarat provides toolkit assistance via e-vouchers for self-employment in 10 designated trades to economically disadvantaged individuals and artisans.

Gujarat Khadi spinners and weavers get extra per-unit production incentives from the Gujarat Rajya Khadi Gramodyog Board, with higher rates for women and ST artisans.

A Gujarat government scheme to promote traditional handicrafts by providing artisans and organizations with platforms to showcase and sell their products at state and national-level fairs.

A 6-month structured acceleration program by KDEM for MVP-ready, seed-funded startups registered in Karnataka, focusing on mentorship, market access, and investment readiness.

TiE Nurture 15.0 is an equity-free accelerator program by TiE Pune, designed for founders to refine business models, master go-to-market strategies, and achieve funding readiness through curated mentoring and investor connect.

A monthly sustenance allowance of INR 20,000 for early-stage startups in Uttar Pradesh until they reach the prototype stage, provided for up to two years.

Provides an additional 50% incentive on seed and prototype grants for startups meeting specific criteria, including diverse founder groups, regional presence, or working in key sectors.

Non-repayable seed grants for early-stage startups in Maharashtra with innovative, scalable business ideas, awarded through a competitive selection process.

An 8-week hybrid program by DST and GDC, IIT Madras, supporting deep-tech innovators and early-stage startups to commercialize STEM research through structured learning, mentorship, and customer discovery.

Deep-tech startups recommended by a UP Centre of Excellence can have their Prototype or Seed Grant doubled.

An incubation program by NSRCEL and PRIF for early-stage climate tech and circular economy startups in India, offering mentorship, funding access, and market network.

TIDES TBI is a flagship incubation program by IIT Roorkee and DST-NSTEDB, fostering technology-based startup ideas through comprehensive support, funding, and infrastructure.

A sector-specific accelerator program for electronics and semiconductor startups with PoC/MVP, offering access to MPW, foundries, EDA tools, mentorship, and funding opportunities.

Venture Center's Pre-Incubation Program (Ignition & Kickstart) nurtures early-stage technology projects and young startups, de-risking technology and refining business plans.

A space-tech venture studio anchored by Dhruva Space, providing aerospace-grade infrastructure, hands-on venture building, and potential investment for startups addressing industry problems.

A pre-incubation program by STBI offering validation support, market understanding, and access to labs, office space, and mentorship for early-stage biotechnopreneurs in Gujarat.

India's pioneering not-for-profit platform fostering innovation in aviation, aerospace, spacetech, and other deep technologies through venture incubation.