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 NIDHI i-TBI Ignition Support Program (Call for Applications 2.0) is an early-stage innovation support initiative implemented by Sharda Launchpad…
The CDSCO–IndiaAI Health Innovation Acceleration Hackathon is a national-level innovation challenge launched by IndiaAI (under the Ministry of Electronics and…
Honda Innovation Challenge 1.0
ExpiredThe Honda Innovation Challenge 1.0 is a structured co-development program launched by Honda in partnership with T-Hub to collaborate with…
The Toilet Board Coalition Accelerator 2027 is a 12-month, fully virtual accelerator program designed to support startups and SMEs building…
The SBC Sprint2Frontier Acceleration Program 2026 is a 13-week, investment-focused accelerator based in India designed to help pre–Series A startups…
The Krishiboot Incubation Program 2026 is an India-based incubation program designed to support startups in the agriculture and allied sectors,…
he MG Developer Program & Grant (MGDP) Season 6.0 is a startup innovation program launched by JSW MG Motor India…
The Innovation in MedTech Call for Proposal is a joint initiative by I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics (IHFC), Siemens Healthineers, and…
The PIEDS x 1811 Labs Gen AI Accelerator is a 3-month hybrid acceleration program designed to support startups building solutions…