Startup Grants & Funding for Electronics & Hardware Startups

Self-employed youths aged 20 to 35 from the Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities in Assam can get financial assistance for their self-employment activities.

This scheme by DSFDC, Government of Delhi, provides financial support and opportunities for artisans from specific communities to participate in national fairs and exhibitions.

Uttarakhand residents can get a canteen from the Uttarakhand Agricultural Production & Marketing Board to run a tea and food business for one year.

Maharashtra gives non-repayable financial assistance to unemployed persons with disabilities to start self-employment, small businesses or agro-based projects.

The Chhattisgarh government gives a free sewing machine to registered unorganized women workers in tailoring, embroidery or weaving.

A Madhya Pradesh state scheme offering 100% grants to individuals from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category for projects promoting their welfare and development.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

A programme connecting innovative startups with industries to foster collaboration for co-development, production, marketing, and commercialization.

A 6-month pre-incubation program by Sathyabama TBI offering mentorship, product development, company incorporation, and capital support for early-stage ideas and startups.

Global call by IHFC, IIT Delhi, for deep-tech startups and innovators to commercialize validated lab technologies in areas like drones, robotics, and prosthetics.