Startup grants & funding schemes in India

The **NCPEDP-Mphasis Assistive Technology (AT) Hub Startup Pitch Day** is a specialized event designed to identify and nurture innovative solutions in the assistive technology landscape. It is part of the larger **NCPEDP-Mphasis AT Hub Project**, which aims to drive the adoption and accessibility of AT in India. The event is being held alongside **EMPOWER 2025**, organized by IIT Delhi, and provides a platform for startups to pitch for a grant of 5 Lakhs and mentorship.

The Future Stars , Under 25 Innovators/Startup Grant is an initiative by IKP Knowledge Park to identify and support five exceptional early-stage startups led by founders under the age of 25. The program provides a grant to help these young entrepreneurs turn their innovative ideas into reality and transition from the ideation to the growth stage. Selected startups will also receive tailored support, mentorship, and access to IKP's network.

The **NIDHI-Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP)** is a flagship initiative of the **National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB)**, supported by the **Department of Science and Technology (DST)**. It is designed to provide crucial seed funding to early-stage, tech-driven startups. This program, implemented through incubators like **CIBA**, acts as a bridge between the development of innovative technologies and their commercialization. The objective is to enable

The **Healthier India Program** is a national-level innovation initiative aimed at addressing the rising burden of Cardio-Metabolic Diseases (CMDs) in India. It is a collaborative effort led by the **Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) at IIT Delhi**, in partnership with the **Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)**, and supported by the **Novo Nordisk Foundation**. The program provides a comprehensive ecosystem of support, including expert mentorship, bootcamps, and funding, to

The NIDHI-Seed Support System (SSS) is an exceptional opportunity for early-stage, sector-agnostic startups to secure vital seed funding and tailored mentorship to accelerate their journey. The program aims to help ventures progress further in their journey and become eligible to raise investments from angel investors, venture capitalists, or secure loans from commercial banks and financial institutions.

The Sustainable Solutions for Hilly Region Development & Livelihood Promotion Challenge is a competition seeking innovative and scalable solutions to address the unique challenges of hilly regions. The program aims to promote sustainable development and enhance livelihoods by supporting startups with effective models for income generation, skill development, and market connectivity. The challenge focuses on empowering local populations through sustainable agriculture, rural development

The DTC Accelerate , ClimateTech (Agri and WaterTech) is a flagship acceleration program under the 100 Startups 100 Days initiative. It is a collaboration between iHub , AWaDH at IIT Ropar and Nasscom Deeptech. The program is designed to support startups that are building solutions in sustainable agriculture and water innovation by providing them with mentorship, resources, industry networks, and funding. The goal is to fast-track their growth and scale their impact on climate solutions. It

SAKSHAM is the seed-stage category of the RKVY-RAFTAAR Agri-Business Incubation Program. This program is designed for startups with a ready Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that are looking for support to launch, scale, and create a market impact. The program offers expert mentoring, incubation support, and funding to help these ventures grow.

This category of the RABI Program is specifically for students. It supports student-led innovations in the agriculture and allied sectors by providing a grant-in-aid to help them turn their ideas and prototypes into viable business ventures.

SAHAS is the pre-seed stage category of the RKVY-RAFTAAR Agri-Business Incubation Program. It is designed for idea-stage startups, supporting them to develop prototypes and validate their business models. The program offers grant funding to help bridge the gap between an initial idea and a viable prototype.

The Pfizer INDovation 2025 program is a flagship MedTech initiative designed to accelerate 14 startups towards market readiness. It provides grant funding, mentorship, clinical validation, and pilot deployment opportunities to support innovative, affordable, and scalable healthcare solutions for India. The program is a collaborative effort between Pfizer, FITT, Social Alpha, and key government bodies like NITI Aayog and DPIIT. Learn more here

The MeitY GENESIS EiR Program 2.0, titled the Augment Accelerator Program by its host, is a major initiative by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) designed to foster innovation in Tier II and III cities. The program, implemented through the Anupam Innovation & Incubation Centre (AIIC) and KLIC-LNCT, focuses on accelerating early-stage startups in the EDM (Electronic Design & Manufacturing), Deeptech, and ICT sectors. The program offers a grant of **up to Rs. 10