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Idea stage startup opportunities support founders who are at the concept or early idea phase of building a startup. These programs provide mentorship, validation support, and initial funding to help turn ideas into viable business models
Last updated: April 2026
5G Innovation Hackathon 2026 – DoT
Closing SoonThe 5G Innovation Hackathon 2026 is a national-level innovation challenge launched by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications,…
The NIDHI i-TBI Ignition Support Program (Call for Applications 2.0) is an early-stage innovation support initiative implemented by Sharda Launchpad…
The O’Shaughnessy Fellowship is a global, one-year fellowship designed to support exceptional builders, researchers, and creatives working on ambitious ideas…
Toilet Board Coalition Accelerator – 2027 Cohort
Closing SoonThe Toilet Board Coalition Accelerator 2027 is a 12-month, fully virtual accelerator program designed to support startups and SMEs building…
Krishiboot Incubation Program 2026
Closing SoonThe Krishiboot Incubation Program 2026 is an India-based incubation program designed to support startups in the agriculture and allied sectors,…
The iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) Open Challenge is a flagship initiative by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India,…
Empowering women to lead the change, the EvolutioNari – Women Entrepreneurship Program (WEP) is designed to inspire, nurture, and support the entrepreneurial…
The Ignite Program by the Wadhwani Foundation is an experiential entrepreneurship learning program designed to take individuals from idea to…
NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support Scheme) is a government-backed seed funding program under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), implemented through…