Startup grants & funding schemes in India

IMPACT 3.0 is the flagship Innovation-to-Market Product Acceleration Program of IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation (IPTIF) under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The program is designed to accelerate deep-tech innovations in Cyber-Physical Systems and Intelligent Collaborative Systems (ICS) from early translational research to pilot-scale pre-commercialization. It

Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (ASIIM) is an incubation and funding support program implemented by IIT Mandi Catalyst to promote inclusive entrepreneurship among SC and Divyang innovators. The program is launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJ&E), Government of India, under the IFCI Venture Capital Fund for SCs (VCF-SC). ASIIM supports technology-driven and socially impactful business ideas at early stages, helping innovators convert ideas into

The GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program Cohort 2 is an initiative under MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) designed to support early-stage founders from Tier II and Tier III cities in India. The program offers structured mentorship, ecosystem access, and financial support of up to Rs. 10 Lakhs to help founders validate and build their startup ideas. Selected entrepreneurs will be physically incubated at Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS), BITS Pilani, Rajasthan

The TiHAN PRAYAS / Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Program is offered by the iTIC Incubator at IIT Hyderabad in collaboration with TiHAN , IIT Hyderabad. The program is designed to support idea-stage entrepreneurs and early innovators in converting novel concepts into working prototypes in the domain of Autonomous Navigation and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The initiative focuses on deep-tech mobility and autonomous systems, enabling innovators to validate and develop solutions through

Accel Atoms AI Cohort 2026 is a 3-month pre-seed scaling program designed for Indian and Indian-origin founders building AI-first startups from anywhere in the world. The program brings together Accel's global network and resources along with Google's AI Futures Fund to help founders redefine the status quo at scale. Selected startups can receive up to $2M in funding, along with access to advanced AI infrastructure, early access to DeepMind models, and over $5M worth of perks. Founders

**VentureVibe 3.0 , Idea to Reality** is an initiative designed to help early-stage innovators convert their ideas into a **Proof of Concept (PoC)** through structured support and funding. The program offers **funding support of up to Rs. 4 Lakhs** to enable idea validation, early development, and technical feasibility assessment. It is targeted at nurturing innovation within academic ecosystems and encouraging students and faculty to build impactful technology-driven solutions.

The MeitY GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Cohort 2.0 Program is a flagship initiative under the MeitY GENESIS Scheme, implemented by the IIM Udaipur Incubation Centre to support early-stage founders and student entrepreneurs in deep-tech domains. The program offers financial support of up to **INR 10 Lakhs** over a period of two years, along with structured mentorship, access to experts, and exposure to a strong startup and investor network. Selected EiRs are required to be physically

* **TANSEED 8.0** is an equity-linked grant fund scheme designed to kickstart and support startups. * The program provides seed investment along with a **year-long accelerator programme**. * In exchange for the funding and support, the company will give a **3% support stake** to StartupTN. * The maximum funding amount varies based on the startup's category.

The Bengal Business Accelerator Program is a structured business acceleration initiative launched by the Government of West Bengal in partnership with IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP), and supported by the World Bank-aided RAMP Scheme. The program is designed to support innovative MSMEs and startups from West Bengal that face challenges in scaling, refining business models, and accessing funding. It aims to nurture investible ventures by providing structured training, expert mentorship

The GENESIS Pilot Program at STPI Electropreneur Park (EP) CoE, Bhubaneswar is a flagship initiative under the GENESIS scheme of MeitY aimed at supporting deep-tech and ESDM startups with market-ready solutions. The program is designed to enable startups, especially from Tier-II and Tier-III cities, to validate and demonstrate their solutions through pilot projects with corporates, PSUs, and large enterprises. Electropreneur Park Bhubaneswar offers a robust incubation ecosystem with

Karnataka Acceleration Network (KAN) Cohort 2 is a flagship 6-month acceleration program initiated by the Government of Karnataka to support and scale high-potential, growth-stage startups across the state. The program is implemented with DERBI Foundation serving as the Mentor Accelerator and Implementing Partner, along with ecosystem partners such as GINSERV and JAIN Launchpad. KAN is designed to help startups move from potential to performance through structured, expert-led

The AIC IIT Delhi-Honda Road Safety & Mobility Innovation Program (Bharat Safety) is a 2-year incubation initiative launched by AIC IIT Delhi Sonipat Innovation Foundation and Honda India. It aims to nurture startups building breakthrough solutions in critical road safety challenges. The program follows a structured approach from nationwide outreach and startup selection to bootcamps, mentoring, and full incubation of top innovators. The thematic areas include: Collision Prevention & Rider