Ruraverse

An industry-specific accelerator program connecting mid-to-late stage startups with corporate partners to solve complex challenges and drive commercial collaboration.

Grants of up to about ₹25 lakh for NGOs and social enterprises running 12-month development projects in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, UP and other northern states. Closes 11 Nov 2026.

A 12-week acceleration program for student innovators from Karnataka and Maharashtra focusing on climate and mobility challenges, offering up to ₹50,000 grant for prototype development.

A national challenge to identify and accelerate validated, deployable innovations addressing heat and climate-health challenges in India, offering cash prizes and support.

IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre, in collaboration with Balmer Lawrie, invites applications for its Startup Fund, offering funding up to ₹1 Crore, mentorship, and market access to innovative startups.

The D-Prize Global Competition provides up to US$20,000 to launch new organizations distributing proven poverty solutions in low- and middle-income countries.