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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

💰 Upto 1.5 Crore Grant

🚀 Stage - iDEA, MVP

⏳ Deadline - 30 Jun 2026

The iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) Open Challenge is a flagship initiative by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India,…

AI / ML Cyber Security DeepTech Defence & Aerospace Robotics
💰 Upto 10 Lakhs Grant

🚀 Stage - Growth, iDEA, MVP

⏳ Deadline - 05 Jul 2026

CARE Collective Fund 2026 is a global impact grant designed for grassroots organizations, social enterprises, activists, researchers, and community-led initiatives…

Climate / Energy / Sustainibility
💰 Upto 5 Cr Grant

🚀 Stage - Growth, iDEA, MVP

⏳ Deadline - 05 Jul 2026

HCLTech Grant Edition XII is a CSR grant program for Indian non-profit organizations (NGOs) working on transformative rural development projects.…

Climate / Energy / Sustainibility Social Impact
💰 Upto 1 Cr Funding

🚀 Stage - Growth, iDEA, MVP

⏳ Deadline - 10 Jul 2026

Founder Insight “This programme is best suited for startups that have already developed an MVP and validated their product with…

Sector Agnostic
💰 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

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