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: May 2026
The VJTI-TBI Cohort 7 Incubation Program is a structured incubation opportunity hosted by VJTI Technology Business Incubator (VJTI – TBI)…
The Google for Startups Accelerator: India is a 3-month, equity-free hybrid accelerator program specifically designed for AI-first startups. This is…
iAccelerate is a flagship acceleration program by the Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT Hub), designed to support deep-tech and emerging-tech…
The LEAP Fund (Launching Entrepreneurial Driven Affordable Products Fund) is an equity-linked investment initiative supported by the Biotechnology Industry Research…
The AP-AER Mission Hackathon is a state-wide, deployment-driven innovation challenge designed to identify and scale alternate energy solutions across key…
The Global Arts Prize (GAP) is an international recognition and funding initiative by the Global Leaders Institute designed to support…
BIOPACKATHON 2026 is a national-level innovation challenge launched by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Department of Consumer…
The Information Society Innovation Fund (ISIF Asia) is the flagship grants program of the APNIC Foundation, designed to support initiatives…
The NSRCEL Healthcare Incubation Program is an India-focused startup incubator designed to support entrepreneurs building solutions in the healthcare sector.…