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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

💰 Upto 1 Cr Accelerator

🚀 Stage - Growth, MVP

⏳ Deadline - 11 Sep 2026

TARANG 1.0 is designed for startups, innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, MSMEs and healthcare professionals working on healthcare technologies that are ready…

Sector Agnostic
💰 Upto 10 Cr (equity-free funding pool) Funding

🚀 Stage - Growth, iDEA, MVP

⏳ Deadline - 15 Sep 2026

Startup League 2026 is designed for Indian DeepTech startups that are building innovative solutions in sectors such as Artificial Intelligence,…

AI / ML Defence & Aerospace Drone Tech EV / Mobility / Transport
💰 Upto ₹20 Lakhs (Grant) Grant

🚀 Stage - Growth, MVP

⏳ Deadline - 15 Sep 2026

The PM SVANidhi Startup Challenge 2026 is a national innovation challenge designed for DPIIT-recognized startups in India that have developed…

Climate / Energy / Sustainibility FinTech
💰 Upto Rs. 25 Lakhs Accelerator

🚀 Stage - Growth, MVP

⏳ Deadline - 15 Sep 2026

The IDFC FIRST Bank IGNITE Accelerator 2026 is designed for revenue-generating and early-scale Indian startups working in ClimateTech, CleanTech, Sustainability,…

Climate / Energy / Sustainibility Health Tech
💰 Upto Rs.15 Lakhs Grant

🚀 Stage - Growth, iDEA, MVP

⏳ Deadline - 16 Sep 2026

PIEDS Womenpreneur for Bharat 4.0 is designed for women-led startups from India’s Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities that are building impact-driven…

AgriTech Climate / Energy / Sustainibility EdTech FinTech Health Tech
💰 Upto Rs.30 Lakhs (Equity-Free Grant) Accelerator

🚀 Stage - Growth, iDEA, MVP

⏳ Deadline - 30 Sep 2026

UNNATI AI 2.0 Startup Acceleration is designed for AI startups registered in India that have already validated a local pilot…

AI / ML
💰 Upto Rs.1.5 Crore Grant

🚀 Stage - iDEA, MVP

⏳ Deadline - 30 Sep 2026

The iDEX Open Challenge 2026 is designed for Indian startups, innovators, engineers, and MSMEs developing technologies with potential defence and…

Defence & Aerospace
💰 Upto Rs. 40 Lakhs Grant

🚀 Stage - MVP

⏳ Deadline - 02 Oct 2026

The Honda Innovation Challenge 2.0 is designed for MVP-ready Indian startups building digital mobility solutions that can enhance the experience…

EV / Mobility / Transport
💰 Upto Rs.30 Lakhs Accelerator

🚀 Stage - MVP

⏳ Deadline - 31 Oct 2026

Kotak BizLabs Accelerator 2026 is designed for early-revenue-stage Indian startups that have already achieved market traction and are building solutions…

Social Impact

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