Grant
Startup grants are non-dilutive funding opportunities provided by governments, institutions, and organizations to support innovation and entrepreneurship. These programs help startups grow without giving up equity and are often focused on specific sectors or impact areas
Last updated: September 2026
Startup League-2026
Closing SoonStartup League 2026 is designed for Indian DeepTech startups that are building innovative solutions in sectors such as Artificial Intelligence,…
PM SVANidhi Startup Challenge 2026
Closing SoonThe PM SVANidhi Startup Challenge 2026 is a national innovation challenge designed for DPIIT-recognized startups in India that have developed…
PIEDS Womenpreneur for Bharat 4.0
Closing SoonPIEDS Womenpreneur for Bharat 4.0 is designed for women-led startups from India’s Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities that are building impact-driven…
UNNATI AI 2.0 Startup Acceleration is designed for AI startups registered in India that have already validated a local pilot…
iDEX Open Challenge 2026
ActiveThe iDEX Open Challenge 2026 is designed for Indian startups, innovators, engineers, and MSMEs developing technologies with potential defence and…
The Honda Innovation Challenge 2.0 is designed for MVP-ready Indian startups building digital mobility solutions that can enhance the experience…
The NIDHI Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) Program is an initiative under the National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI) scheme aimed…
The Innovation Voucher Programme (IVP) is a state government initiative implemented by the Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII-TN), Government…
What is the program:The NIDHI PRAYAS (Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring Innovators & Startups) Program is a government-backed initiative…