Higgsfield AI Credits — up to 54% off

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 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.

An innovation contest by RISE Foundation IISER offering up to ₹2.5 lakh prize money and 6 months of incubation for individuals and startups with sustainable solutions.

The Ten Minute Million Challenge (TTMM) 2026 offers startups a unique opportunity to pitch directly to top investors and secure on-the-spot funding of up to ₹35 lakh.

A 24-hour global online programming competition by IEEE where student teams solve coding challenges for a USD 10,000 prize pool.

A nationwide student-driven hackathon by Coding Mirchi × Mockmanch with a ₹3,000 prize.

An Open Challenge Program by Electropreneur Park (EP) to identify, nurture, and fund early-stage tech entrepreneurs and innovators in the ESDM sector with seed funding, mentoring, and incubation support.

Incubation program by IIT Dharwad's dhaRti Foundation, supported by BIRAC and DBT, offering lab infrastructure, mentorship, and funding access for bioscience, deep-tech, clean energy, and agri startups.

Join Europe's top-ranked, equity-free hybrid accelerator program in Leipzig, Germany, offering up to EUR 50,000 (approximately ₹54.5 lakh) in grants, tailored mentorship, and pilot project opportunities for innovative startups in energy, smart city, and eHealth.

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.