Equity Programs for Indian Startups

Pre-seed and seed deeptech fund for aerospace and defence startups. Each selected startup gets ₹3.72 crore plus mentorship and industry access.

Silicon Valley-based accelerator with ₹1.4 crore investment for early-stage startups.

Equity-based seed funding up to ₹1 Crore, with mentoring and incubation, for technology startups through NIDHI SSP at PDEU Innovation & Incubation Center.

IKP ARK embeds operators into deep science startups to transform proof-of-concept into Series A-ready, fundable companies through a 12-month co-building program.

Pre-seed accelerator for B2B software startups, offering ₹9,000,000 investment and tailored guidance.

Matching equity fund of up to ₹50 lakh for DPIIT-recognised space-tech startups in Tamil Nadu, covering satellite tech, GIS, AI for space, orbital logistics, and downstream space applications.

Transform your Deep Tech or Emerging Tech startup into a scalable, market-ready venture with mentorship, funding pathways, lab access, and a global network of innovators.

Government of India mission giving SC youth and early-stage startups up to ₹30 lakh in equity funding and incubation support for innovative, technology-driven ideas.

Goa Startup Mission equity co-investment: matching 25% of funds you raised, up to ₹25 lakh, for Goa-based pre-launch startups with prior funding from a recognized source.

Co-investment of ₹12 Lakh to ₹15 Lakh for DeepTech and Community-Based startups in India, on the same pre-money terms as your lead investor.

Z Fellows 2026 is a one-week fellowship for early technical builders, offering mentorship from multi-billion dollar company founders and an optional $10,000 equity investment for ongoing company-building support.

₹46.5 lakh+ tranched grant capital plus incubation for fintech, livelihoods and skilling startups serving low-income India.

Equity investment fund by the Government of Tamil Nadu backing scalable, innovation-led startups where SC/ST founders hold majority equity and control, with over ₹60 crore already deployed.

EWOR invests in individuals at any stage, from idea to ₹5.25 crore ARR, fostering potential.

AI and tech program for startups impacting low-income women in India.

14-week virtual accelerator for MVP-stage startups with traction , sprint execution, CXO mentorship, and a final pitch to Indian Angel Network.

Mizoram government scheme giving selected 'Progress Partners' grants, venture funding, and collateral-free bank loans with full interest subvention, plus advisory and market support.

An investment fund providing debt and equity to sustainable enterprises fully owned by Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) entrepreneurs in Maharashtra.

Seed funding from RIIDL under the DST's NIDHI scheme, as grant, convertible loan, soft loan or equity, for early-stage technology startups incubated at RIIDL.

Ignite is a 12-week, execution-focused startup academy by 1752vc, guiding early-stage founders from idea to traction and investor readiness with battle-tested strategies, mentorship, and a path to funding.

An initiative by IIMA Ventures to co-build disruptive ventures alongside exceptional entrepreneurs, offering resources, networks, and investment opportunities.

A six-month global accelerator for enterprise-focused AI-SaaS and deep-tech startups, offering optional investment and Silicon Valley access.