INDIA
Startup Funding Opportunities in India (2026)
India’s startup ecosystem is rapidly expanding, supported by government initiatives, corporate innovation programs, and private accelerators. From early-stage grants to growth-stage funding, Indian startups have access to a wide range of opportunities across sectors like fintech, healthtech, AI, sustainability, and deeptech.
This page curates the latest startup grants, accelerators, incubators, and funding programs available specifically for Indian startups. Whether you are at the idea stage or scaling your business, you can explore verified opportunities with clear eligibility, benefits, and application details.
We continuously update this list to ensure founders don’t miss out on relevant funding and support programs across India.
Last updated: September 2026
UNNATI AI 2.0 Startup Acceleration is designed for AI startups registered in India that have already validated a local pilot…
iDEX Open Challenge 2026
ActiveThe iDEX Open Challenge 2026 is designed for Indian startups, innovators, engineers, and MSMEs developing technologies with potential defence and…
The Honda Innovation Challenge 2.0 is designed for MVP-ready Indian startups building digital mobility solutions that can enhance the experience…
Kotak BizLabs Accelerator 2026 is designed for early-revenue-stage Indian startups that have already achieved market traction and are building solutions…
Empowering women to lead the change, the EvolutioNari – Women Entrepreneurship Program (WEP) is designed to inspire, nurture, and support the entrepreneurial…
The Ignite Program by the Wadhwani Foundation is an experiential entrepreneurship learning program designed to take individuals from idea to…
NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support Scheme) is a government-backed seed funding program under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), implemented through…
Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0) is a Government of India initiative approved by the Ministry of Commerce…
UDAAN is a UAV/UAS/Drone-focused acceleration and networking program launched by the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC), IIT Kanpur, under…