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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: September 2026
The Catalyst Program (Cohort 1) is an entry-level innovation and pre-incubation program under the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH), designed…
The VJTI-TBI Cohort 7 Incubation Program is a structured incubation opportunity hosted by VJTI Technology Business Incubator (VJTI – TBI)…
The AP-AER Mission Hackathon is a state-wide, deployment-driven innovation challenge designed to identify and scale alternate energy solutions across key…
The Information Society Innovation Fund (ISIF Asia) is the flagship grants program of the APNIC Foundation, designed to support initiatives…
The 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…
The Toilet Board Coalition Accelerator 2027 is a 12-month, fully virtual accelerator program designed to support startups and SMEs building…
The Krishiboot Incubation Program 2026 is an India-based incubation program designed to support startups in the agriculture and allied sectors,…