Venture Challenge 9.0
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A 9-month hybrid incubation program offering grant funding from ₹5 lakhs to ₹1 crore for early-stage and scaling startups, with mentorship, investor connects, and demo day opportunities across focu…
- Funding amount
- ₹5L – ₹1Cr
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- AIC Shiv Nadar University
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 7 March 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by AIC Shiv Nadar University. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
Venture Challenge 9.0 is the 9th edition of the Annual Incubation Programme hosted by Atal Incubation Centre - Shiv Nadar University. Building on the strong success of its previous cohorts, the program invites promising early-stage and scaling startups to access structured incubation, funding support, mentorship, and ecosystem linkages to accelerate sustainable growth.
Selected startups receive 9 months of hybrid incubation support along with funding opportunities ranging from ₹5 lakhs to ₹1 crore. The program provides structured 1:1 coaching, business model refinement, investor connects, demo day opportunities, and access to national and global networks.
Over its journey, the incubation centre has supported 160+ startups, helped commercialize 32 products, and enabled significant external funding for portfolio ventures. The program is designed for founders seeking mentorship, funding, and market access to scale innovative solutions.
Focus areas include Agritech, EV & Smart Mobility, Cyber Security, IoT & AIML, Healthcare, Grassroot Innovation, Foodtech, and Renewable Energy. The program also welcomes startups with social impact orientation and academics working on research with commercialization potential.
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Grant providers
The Atal Incubation Centre at Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR (AIC-SNU) is a business incubator on the university's Greater Noida campus in Uttar Pradesh. It was set up in 2017 with the support of the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and describes itself as tech agnostic…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- ₹5L – ₹1Cr
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected startups receive 9 months of hybrid incubation support along with funding opportunities ranging from ₹5 lakhs to ₹1 crore. The program provides structured 1:1 coaching, business model refinement, investor connects, demo day opportunities, and access to national and global networks.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
