Startup Grants & Funding for DeepTech, Electronics & Robotics Startups

India's premier national-level 24-hour offline hackathon for students — ₹40,000 prize pool, mentorship, and certificates.

TARANG 1.0 is a healthcare technology accelerator by IITI DRISHTI CPS FOUNDATION, IIT Indore, supporting innovators and startups through validation, deployment, technology transfer, and commercialization with funding up to ₹1 Crore.

A 36-hour national hackathon at JIMSEMTC Greater Noida with nine tech tracks, prizes worth ₹15 lakh or more, and mentorship.

An early-stage fellowship program offering a monthly stipend and incubation support for individual innovators in Karnataka to develop ideas into prototypes.

Startup League 2026 is India's national DeepTech startup funding program by Startup Stairs, offering access to a ₹10 crore equity-free funding pool and investor connections.

A national platform by IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation supporting deep-tech healthcare innovations through funding, mentorship, and commercialization to create market-ready startups.

Avinya'27 is a national energy startup challenge by FIPI, inviting DPIIT-recognised Indian startups to develop innovative solutions across the energy value chain, offering cash prizes up to ₹3 lakh, mentorship, and showcase opportunities.

A global online hackathon hosted by Rice University focused on urban sustainability — ₹16.28 lakh prize pool.

ImpactNest 3.0 is a startup program by IIML EIC and BHARAT IMPACT offering up to ₹2.5 lakh in grant funding, mentorship, and market access for impact-driven ventures.

MeitY Startup Hub invites tech startups from Tier II and Tier III cities for a 1:1 matching equity investment up to ₹50 lakh to fuel growth and scale impact.

A 36-hour national-level hackathon in New Delhi for college students — ₹37,000+ prize pool, mentorship, and networking.

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.

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

The Assam Innovation & Startup Foundation (AISF) invites innovative startups at Idea and Prototype/MVP stages to apply for funding support up to ₹40 Lakh, with potential equity for advanced stages.

A 6-8 month accelerator program by Kotak Mahindra Bank offering up to ₹30 lakh in equity-free grant funding and mentorship for revenue-generating startups.

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

India's biggest competition for student startups, helping student founders get noticed, meet investors, and grow their ventures.

An investment subsidy under Andhra Pradesh's IDP 4.0 policy, offering up to 40% of eligible Fixed Capital Investment (FCI) for general enterprises, capped at ₹2,000 Crores.

An investment subsidy for Sub-Large, Large, Mega, and Ultra Mega enterprises under Andhra Pradesh's Industrial Development Policy 4.0, offering 30% of eligible Fixed Capital Investment.

Provides large enterprises in Chhattisgarh with a choice between Net SGST reimbursement for 12 years (up to 100% of Fixed Capital Investment) or a fixed capital investment grant of 35% with maximum limits up to ₹300 crore.

Investment subsidy for Sub-Large, Large, Mega, and Ultra Mega General Industries in Andhra Pradesh, offering 12-15% of eligible Fixed Capital Investment.