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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 15 Lakhs Funding

🚀 Stage - Growth, iDEA, MVP

⏳ Deadline - 14 Jul 2026

MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0 is an innovation funding initiative by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government…

Sector Agnostic
💰 Upto 10 Lakhs Grant

🚀 Stage - iDEA, MVP

⏳ Deadline - 30 Jul 2026

The AIIMS Patna Incubation and Innovation Council (APIIC) 2nd Incubation and Ignition Grant 2026 is an incubation and grant support…

Health Tech Sector Agnostic
💰 Upto 4.2 Cr Accelerator

🚀 Stage - Growth, MVP

⏳ Deadline - 04 Sep 2026

The SheConnects Digital Accelerator India 2026 (Round 2) is designed for Indian not-for-profit organisations with proven solutions that advance women’s…

Sector Agnostic
💰 Upto Rs.36 Crore Grant

🚀 Stage - Growth, MVP

⏳ Deadline - 09 Sep 2026

The Fund for Innovation in Development (FID) is designed for startups, social enterprises, NGOs, research institutions, public bodies, and other…

Sector Agnostic
💰 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

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