Grant Providers

GDC, IIT Madras

IIT Madras

Gopalakrishnan-Deshpande Centre at IIT Madras enabling lab-to-market transition for deep-tech startups, having guided 375+ ventures across 100 STEM institutions.

GINSERV

JSS Mahavidyapeetha

DST-backed technology business incubator in Bangalore by JSS Mahavidyapeetha, having nurtured 175+ startups and a workforce of 6,000+ since 2010.

Global Citizen

International advocacy organization mobilizing global action against poverty through campaigns, grants, and impact programs.

Global Leaders Institute

Executive graduate school offering an MBA in Arts Innovation and social entrepreneurship

Global investment bank running the 10,000 Women program — free business education for women entrepreneurs across India.

Google for Startups

Google (Alphabet Inc.)

Google's equity-free accelerator connecting early-stage startups with mentorship, cloud credits, and AI tools

Government of Gujarat

Gujarat's state government supporting startups through the Startup Gujarat initiative, SSIP, seed funding, and incubation infrastructure.

Government of India

The central government of India, running Startup India, SISFS, and multiple ministry-level funding schemes for entrepreneurs.

Government of Maharashtra

Maharashtra's state government supporting startups through its Startup Policy, seed funding, and incubation infrastructure across the state.

Government of Manipur

Manipur's state government promoting startups through its Startup Manipur initiative with incubation and funding support.

Climate and sustainability innovation program under EarthON Foundation — $100K+ in grants to grassroots green startups.

India's first green-tech incubator at NIT Srinagar — DST-backed iTBI for AgriTech, EnviroTech and AlterTech ventures.

Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub)

Education Department, Government of Gujarat

Gujarat government's single-window incubation hub for student startups under the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP).

GUSEC

Gujarat University

Gujarat University's zero-cost startup incubation hub in Ahmedabad, having supported 600+ startups with seed funding up to INR 50 lakh and comprehensive resources.

HARTRON

Government of Haryana

Haryana's nodal IT agency with a startup incubation hub in Gurugram

Hello Tomorrow

Paris-based global non-profit accelerating deep tech innovation through its annual Global Challenge, startup competitions, and consulting programs across AI, biotech, quantum, and climate tech.

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India

Maharatna PSU running the HP Udgam startup initiative focused on green hydrogen, renewables, and energy transition technologies.

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)

Unilever plc

India's largest FMCG company running the Unilever Foundry open innovation platform that pilots startups with 400+ brands across AI, e-commerce, sustainability, and supply chain tech.

Hub71

Mubadala Investment Company

Abu Dhabi's global tech ecosystem providing funding, housing, and market access to startups expanding into the UAE and MENA.

ICAR-CIRCOT R-ABI

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

ICAR's RKVY-RAFTAAR agri-business incubator in Mumbai focused on cotton technology, nanocellulose, and agricultural innovation.

ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

India's premier veterinary research institute in Bareilly running the world's first veterinary business incubator and R-ABI program.

iCreate

Gujarat Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence (GFEE)

National Award-winning technology incubator powering 380+ innovations in Gujarat

IIT (BHU) Varanasi's Technology Innovation Hub for Data Analytics & Predictive Technologies under NM-ICPS.

IDBI Capital

IDBI Bank Ltd

IDBI Bank's investment subsidiary providing corporate advisory, venture investment, and financial services from Mumbai.