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Avaana , Startup India Grand Challenge for Deep Tech Innovation 2025-26
The Avaana , Startup India Grand Challenge for Deep Tech Innovation 2025, 26 is a nationwide flagship initiative designed to identify and empower breakthrough deep-tech innovators building solutions for India's most critical strategic priorities. Now in its third edition, the Grand Challenge has emerged as one of India's leading platforms for frontier technology startups, backed by policymakers, industry leaders, academia, and capital providers. The program enables startups to accelerate
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About this scheme
The Avaana , Startup India Grand Challenge for Deep Tech Innovation 2025, 26 is a nationwide flagship initiative designed to identify and empower breakthrough deep-tech innovators building solutions for India's most critical strategic priorities.
Now in its third edition, the Grand Challenge has emerged as one of India's leading platforms for frontier technology startups, backed by policymakers, industry leaders, academia, and capital providers. The program enables startups to accelerate growth through national recognition, non-dilutive grant support, mentorship, and access to strategic partnerships.
Selected startups benefit from monetary grants, expert-led masterclasses, mentorship from Grand Challenge partners, showcase opportunities at national forums, corporate cloud and technology credits, and access to follow-on funding and acceleration programs. The initiative aims to unify India's frontier tech ecosystem and foster innovation-led growth toward a resilient and future-ready Bharat.
Who can apply
- Startups and innovators working on deep-tech and frontier technology solutions
- Solutions aligned with India's national priorities and strategic imperatives
- Applicants across energy & mobility, advanced manufacturing, space tech, AI & automation, next-generation materials, bioengineering, and research-stage innovation
- Startups at early to growth stages with strong innovation depth and scalability potential
Official application
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How much funding does Avaana , Startup India Grand Challenge for Deep Tech Innovation 2025-26 provide?
Avaana , Startup India Grand Challenge for Deep Tech Innovation 2025-26 provides up to Rs. 2.5 Cr. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.
Is Avaana , Startup India Grand Challenge for Deep Tech Innovation 2025-26 currently accepting applications?
Closed on Feb 23, 2026. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.
Does Avaana , Startup India Grand Challenge for Deep Tech Innovation 2025-26 take equity?
No. This program is listed as equity-free, which means the funding does not dilute your shareholding. Review the official terms for any debt or convertible components.
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