The FICCI R&D Awards 2026 recognize outstanding research, innovation, and technology development by startups, MSMEs, corporates, universities, and R&D institutions across sectors including deeptech, healthcare, mobility, and clean energy.
FICCI
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
India's oldest apex business chamber, founded in 1927, representing 250,000+ companies and running the FICCI for Startups initiative.
About FICCI
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is India's oldest and largest apex business organisation, founded in 1927. Headquartered in New Delhi, with a presence across 12 states and 8 countries, it draws members from the corporate sector, spanning SMEs, multinationals, and public-sector enterprises, and counts an indirect membership of more than 250,000 companies through regional chambers.
It launched the dedicated FICCI for Startups initiative to give India's startup ecosystem a voice, with services and benefits tailored to emerging companies. Its work covers policy advocacy, industry-government dialogue, market-access programmes, and networking that connects startups with established businesses, investors, and government, alongside major industry events, research publications on the economy, and sector initiatives across technology, manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and financial services.
Startups and SMEs after industry advocacy, government engagement, market access, networking with large corporates, and participation in national and international forums benefit from engaging with it. It is online at ficci.in.
Key Initiatives
Industry policy advocacy, startup support, innovation programs, business networking, research promotion, international collaborations and sector-specific forums.
Who It Supports
Startups, MSMEs, corporates, research institutions, universities, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers.
Programs
Innovation awards, startup initiatives, industry summits, research collaborations, business conferences and capacity-building programs.
Collaborations
Works with government ministries, industry bodies, academic institutions, international organizations and private enterprises.
Who they work with
Frequently asked questions
What funding programs does FICCI run?
FICCI currently has 2 programs listed in this directory, including FICCI R&D Awards 2026, FICCI Mercedes-Benz Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge Programme. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.
Is FICCI a government organisation?
FICCI is listed as a ecosystem partner. It is not a government body, and its programs follow the organisation's own selection process.
How do I evaluate whether a FICCI program fits my startup?
Start with the stages and sectors shown on this profile, then open the program pages for eligibility conditions and document checklists. If you want a structured view, send an enquiry below and an IncorpX advisor will walk you through fit and readiness.
Do I apply to these programs through IncorpX?
No. Applications are always submitted in your own name with the respective program authority. IncorpX is independent of FICCI and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.
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This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.
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