Startup Funding Explorer
Explore curated grants, accelerators, and incubation programs to fuel your startup's growth.
Open Challenge Program (OCP) 3.0 | STPI CoE-Efficiency Augmentation
Under this initiative, STPI CoE-EA, in collaboration with Schneider Electric, is launching an Open Challenge Program (OCP) 3.0 for identification, selection, proof-of-concept (PoC) development, industry validation, and startup onboarding in high-impact Industry 4.0 and enterprise technology use cases. The program is structured as a focused two-month challenge with mentorship, technical handholding, access to infrastructure, industry engagement, and a final demonstration opportunity for shortlisted startups.
Soilbox Program - Cohort 4 | RIIDL
The program is further supported by AIC Baramati Foundation, IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, SSN iFound, a-IDEA (ICAR-NAARM), and IIT Mandi Catalyst—bringing together a strong network of innovation and industry partners.
Faculty Innovation & Startup Traction (FIST) Program | BITS BioCyTiH Foundation (BBF)
FIST offers crucial support for translational research that revolves around advanced technology and market-ready products. Its primary aim is to expedite the transformation of academic research into viable commercial products and technologies. These translational initiatives may either focus on Bio-CPS or incorporate a strategy to seamlessly integrate a Bio-CPS component into the project for value enhancement. All these efforts are geared towards effectively addressing significant technical and financial challenges within the healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sectors.
AWE Tech Innovation Challenge
The AWE Tech Innovation Challenge backs bold, tech-led founders building scalable, technology-driven solutions for underserved and climate-vulnerable communities across India. We provide long-term, patient equity capital to enterprises driving measurable impact in Health, Climate Resilience and Sustainable Agriculture.
Startup Agribusiness Incubation Program (SABIP) – IEF CCSNIAM
A flagship agribusiness incubation initiative supporting startups through incubation, mentoring, technical guidance, business support, and grant assistance under the agripreneurship ecosystem.
Agripreneurship Orientation Program (AOP) – IEF CCSNIAM
Provides orientation, mentoring, and exposure to agribusiness opportunities while preparing participants for incubation and startup creation in agriculture-related sectors.
Student Orientation Program (SOP) – IEF CCSNIAM
Introductory program designed to build awareness about entrepreneurship opportunities in agriculture and allied sectors, helping students understand startup fundamentals and agribusiness opportunities.
Digital Africa Seed Fund (DASF) – Digital Africa
The Digital Africa Seed Fund is designed to support high-growth African technology startups through equity and seed investments. The fund focuses on startups addressing critical development challenges using digital innovation, particularly in agriculture, climate resilience, financial inclusion, and AI-driven solutions.
MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0 | Ministry of Education
The MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0 is a celebration of India’s diverse talent pool, which is designed to harness the collective ingenuity of our people to address pressing national challenges and unlock new opportunities for the future. With themes ranging from renewable energy, energy efficiency, automotive technology, Industry 4.0 and 5.0, robotics and automation, and other frontier technologies, this initiative reflects our commitment to building a future-ready MSME ecosystem.
RuTAGe Smart Village Centers (RSVCs) | Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India
The objective of this initiative is to identify proven technologies with strong commercial potential and facilitate their transfer to rural entrepreneurs for setting up sustainable manufacturing and production units. Through the RSVC network, selected technologies will be leveraged to create local enterprises, generate employment, strengthen rural value chains, and foster technology-driven economic development.
SLINGSHOT 2026 Global Startup Competition
SLINGSHOT has been the launchpad for innovative startups from around the world. This anniversary year offers an even stronger playing field, with more incredible prizes and game changing opportunities to connect with and pitch to investors, industry leaders, and ecosystem partners across the globe.
SIDBI Seed Fund Program
SIDBI Seed Fund Program is designed to support promising DeepTech startups with equity-based funding and ecosystem support.
Open Challenge Program (OCP)
A MeitY-backed deep tech incubator bringing GPU infrastructure, seed funding, and hands-on mentoring to AI and DeepTech startups working in emerging sectors including HealthTech, AgriTech, Forestry, and Mining.
Spark Startup Accelerator Program
Registered as a Private Limited company (exceptions may be considered). Must demonstrate a viable MVP or proof of concept. Promising pre-revenue startups may be considered on a case-by-case basis
Climate Pitch 2026 – Climate Collective
Climate Pitch is a startup funding initiative focused on supporting climate innovation. Selected startups receive non-dilutive grants, mentorship, investor exposure, ecosystem access, and opportunities to pilot and scale climate solutions with relevant stakeholders.
Sampurna Grand Challenge 2026 – Anvesana Innovation & Entrepreneurial Forum
Sampurna Grand Challenge seeks innovative solutions addressing critical challenges in agriculture and food systems. Selected participants gain access to mentoring, industry experts, networking opportunities, visibility, and funding support through the competition.
Open Challenge Program (OCP) 7.0 – STPI Kalpataru Industry 4.0 CoE
STPI Kalpataru's Open Challenge Program supports Industry 4.0 startups through incubation, technical mentoring, industry partnerships, networking opportunities, business support, and access to investors and pilot opportunities.
Google Play Accelerator India 2026
Google Play Accelerator India is designed to help app startups accelerate growth through personalized mentorship from Google experts. Participants receive guidance on product development, AI integration, user acquisition, monetization, app quality improvement, and scaling strategies.
Smt. Rajkumari Jain Seed Fund 2026 – PIEDS, BITS Pilani
A seed funding initiative by PIEDS, BITS Pilani to support innovative startups through financial assistance, mentorship, incubation support, networking opportunities, and investor connections.
SAMRIDH Impact Accelerator Program 2026
SAMRIDH Impact supports startups creating measurable social and environmental impact. The accelerator provides funding, mentorship, business scaling support, ecosystem access, and investor readiness assistance.
DST NIDHI SSS / SIDBI-iDEX Seed Fund / SIDBI Seed Fund / IITB-IoE Seed Fund – SINE IIT Bombay
SINE IIT Bombay is inviting applications from technology and innovation-driven startups for multiple seed funding schemes. Selected startups receive funding along with incubation, mentorship, business development support, investor access, and technical guidance.
Climate Tech Startup Accelerator Program – RTIH AP
A sector-focused accelerator by Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (Andhra Pradesh) designed to support ClimateTech and sustainability-focused ventures through mentorship, ecosystem access, market validation, incubation support, and investor connections.
K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) 2026
KSGC is South Korea's premier government-backed accelerator for global startups. Selected startups receive acceleration support, business matching, market-entry assistance, office space, mentoring, networking opportunities, investor access, and commercialization support to establish operations in Korea and expand across Asia.
ELEVATE 2026 – Startup Karnataka
ELEVATE is the flagship startup funding initiative of Startup Karnataka. The program supports innovative startups through grant funding, mentorship, ecosystem support, market access, investor connect, and business growth opportunities. The program is sector-agnostic and encourages technology-driven innovations.
Incubation Cohort 2.0 – Sangam Rise Foundation
Sangam Rise Foundation's Incubation Cohort aims to support early-stage startups through structured mentorship, business development support, capacity building, networking opportunities, investor readiness sessions, and potential access to ignition grants for selected ventures.
National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition (NBEC) 2026 – C-CAMP
NBEC is one of India's largest biotechnology entrepreneurship competitions organized by C-CAMP. The program identifies and supports promising biotech innovations through mentoring, investor access, industry connect, networking opportunities, and funding support. Winners receive cash awards and opportunities to engage with leading investors and ecosystem partners.