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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
Ignition Grant 2.0 is an early-stage startup support program launched by Uttishthati Foundation, the i-TBI incubator at NIT Hamirpur, supported…
The RKVY-RAFTAAR Agri-Business Incubator (R-ABI) at Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) is inviting applications for Cohort 9 under the Government…
The program specifically supports startups working in: DeepTech AI & ML AgriTech Sustainability Tech The ignition grant aims to bridge…
UDBHAV 3.0 is a blockchain-focused startup incubation program launched by IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML EIC) through its Centre…
The iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) Open Challenge is a flagship initiative by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India,…
Samsung Mobile Advance 2026
ExpiredSamsung Mobile Advance 2026 is a corporate startup innovation and grant support program designed for Indian startups building technologies that…
ELEVATE Karnataka 2026
ExpiredELEVATE Karnataka 2026 is a Government of Karnataka startup grant program designed for early-stage Karnataka-based startups seeking non-dilutive funding to…
HCLTech Grant Edition XII (2026)
ExpiredHCLTech Grant Edition XII is a CSR grant program for Indian non-profit organizations (NGOs) working on transformative rural development projects.…
Founder Insight “This programme is best suited for startups that have already developed an MVP and validated their product with…