Startup grants & funding schemes in India

The Ignition Grant is offered by APIIC i-TBI, a DST's NIDHI i-TBI, to support startups and innovators in raising their **Technology Readiness Level (TRL)** and securing further funding. The program offers comprehensive support including: * **Co-working space** * **Mentorship and Training** * **Access to infrastructure** * **Financial grant support** through a selection/screening process. APIIC i-TBI will also assist in securing funding from other external sources. The grant focuses on

This call is part of the MeitY TIDE 2.0 program, aimed at strengthening the technology startup ecosystem. The **Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EiR)** program provides financial support to individuals or early-stage teams to develop and validate their ideas and achieve a Proof-of-Concept (PoC). ### Program Focus The program specifically targets startups and entrepreneurs leveraging emerging **Information and Communication Technology (ICT)**, including: * IoT * AI * Blockchain * Robotics The

This call is part of the MeitY TIDE 2.0 program, aimed at strengthening the technology startup ecosystem. The **Startup Grant Support** provides seed funding to startups with a validated Proof-of-Concept or Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to further their development. ### Program Objectives The grant is specifically provided to: 1. Create a **Minimum Viable Product (MVP)**, if not already developed. 2. Advance the start-up towards the **Go-to-the-market stage** or **Growth** phase. ### Program

The FutureSecure AI Innovation Program (FSAI) at IIT Kanpur, supported by the Shibodhi Foundation, empowers student innovators in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity (CS), and interdisciplinary fields that integrate AI and CS to transform their ideas into impactful startups. The program is designed to bridge the gap between research and real-world application through structured mentorship, funding, and industry immersion. **Focus Areas:** * AI Applications * CS Applications *

Kotak BizLabs is a flagship **CSR initiative** by Kotak Mahindra Bank, delivered in collaboration with top incubators like **NSRCEL (IIM Bangalore)**. The program is specifically designed to empower and accelerate visionary, early revenue stage ventures. The accelerator aims to fuel innovation that creates a lasting impact by providing: * **Grant Support** ranging up to **Rs. 30 Lakhs** for select high-potential startups meeting the criteria. * **Hands-on Learning:** Tailored curriculum with

The **Social Impact Incubation Programme** is a collaborative initiative by **Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV)** and **IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP)**. It is conceived to bridge the gap for impact-driven startups that face roadblocks like scarce funding and isolated networks. This programme is designed to empower social entrepreneurs building sustainable, technology-enabled solutions. 10 high-potential ventures will be selected to receive 360° support to amplify impact

This program, supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), is part of the broader **Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs (TIDE 2.0)** initiative. The primary goal is to help ICT-based startups scale their Proof-of-Concept (PoC) to a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). It is a **12-month incubation program** at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, providing: * A **Rs. 7 Lakhs grant** for one year for MVP development. * Incubation support at IIM Calcutta

BPCL Ankur Fund's 'Elevate' cohort invites startups to innovate and transform the energy landscape through equity investments. BPCL is a Fortune Global 500 company committed to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2040 and is looking to expand its presence in Green Energy Businesses and Digital Ventures. This opportunity is for startups that have developed a Proof of Concept (PoC), Prototype, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), or a fully implemented solution in Oil & Gas or any other industry

The Innovation Voucher Program (IVP) is a flagship grant scheme by the Government of Tamil Nadu, implemented through the Entrepreneurship Development & Innovation Institute , Tamil Nadu (EDII TN). * **Primary Goal:** To promote research collaboration between Startups and MSMEs. * **Grant Structure:** The program offers two distinct vouchers: * **Voucher-A (Entry into Research):** Provides a grant of **Rs. 3 Lakh**. * **Voucher-B (Entry into Market):** Provides a grant of **Rs. 7 Lakh**. * The

The HIM Startup Yojana 2025 is a seed fund initiative by HPCED, implemented through IIT Mandi Catalyst. It is a state-backed program designed to help budding innovators and startups from Himachal Pradesh to develop their initial ideas into viable products or services and successfully launch them into the market. It aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem by offering financial support to early-stage ventures. The initiative focuses on supporting entrepreneurs to develop prototypes or scale

The Bosch Innovation Challenge, in collaboration with iTNT Hub and Bosch Global Software Technologies, seeks to identify and support breakthrough ideas for building a "Foundational Security Strategy for IoT Products". The challenge focuses on embedding security-by-design into IoT product development to help startups and MSMEs create secure, compliant, and resilient IoT solutions across the entire product lifecycle, from design to deployment. The initiative encourages innovators to create a

The FITT Investment Fund, powered by **IIT Delhi and SIDBI**, is inviting applications from deep-tech ventures solving real, high-friction problems. Selected startups will receive up to **Rs. 1.5 Crores in funding**, along with access to the newly launched **FITT-SIDBI Deeptech Accelerator Program**. This exclusive **6-month accelerator** brings: * 10 technical + business workshops * Investor interactions * Continuous monitoring via the FITT Investment Fund * A high-visibility Demo Day *