Software product startups are supported by MeitY’s Software Technology Parks (STPIs), the IndiaAI Mission, and NASSCOM Foundation incubators. DPIIT-recognised software startups can also access tax benefits under Section 80-IAC alongside grants from the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS).
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National Health Authority (NHA), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India
Government hackathon to build AI solutions for automated health insurance claims processing.
Amazon India
Free accelerator for 50 women-led businesses — 3-day bootcamp, Amazon mentorship, IIT-D resources & VC Demo Day.
AIC T-Hub Foundation & Shetty Institute of Technology (SIT), Kalaburagi
24-hour hackathon with ₹1L prize pool, T-Hub ecosystem access, and MVP support.
Global Leaders Institute
Global Arts Prize for Innovation recognizing ventures redefining culture's contemporary significance.
O'Shaughnessy Ventures (OSV)
Entrepreneurs First (EF)
For individuals seeking co-founders and deeptech/AI ideas, building companies from scratch in Bangalore.
Y Combinator
Global accelerator for early-stage startups with funding and mentorship
Kerala Startup Mission
Early-stage funding for innovative tech startups based in Kerala.
Kerala Startup Mission
Grant by KSUM for technology startups converting MVP to market-ready product, up to ₹7 lakhs.
Kerala Startup Mission
Grant for women/transgender-led startups in Kerala to productize MVP, up to ₹5 lakhs.
Kerala Startup Mission
Supports technology-based startups with market validation ready to scale operations, up to ₹15 lakhs.
iCreate
Kerala Startup Mission, Backward Classes Development Department
Early-stage funding for OBC graduates in Kerala with technology-driven startups.
Boeing India, T-Hub
Vidhai & Vaanam Space LLP
12-week hybrid accelerator for early-stage sector-agnostic startup
Deel
Global seed-stage competition for startups under $5M raised
Innovation Mission Punjab
Punjab-based DPIIT startups with pilot/revenue traction
Marathwada Accelerator for Growth & Incubation Council (MAGIC)
Seed fund for Maharashtra startups from PoC to commercialization.
IKN Innovation Foundation, IMI Kolkata
Pre-incubation for early-stage & student founders, limited cohort.
Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub)
₹2.5–10 lakh grant for Gujarat student innovators under 35.
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
Govt seed grant up to ₹20L + ₹50L debt for DPIIT-recognised Indian tech startups. Rolling applications
WE Hub, Government of Telangana
Accelerator for women-led startups with validated MVP and early traction/revenue in India.