Startup Grants India

NIDHI i-TBI Ignition Grant – INurture Incubation Foundation (INIF) Funding: Up to ₹10 lakh Deadline: 5 August 2026 INURTURE INCUBATION FOUNDATION The NIDHI i-TBI Ignition Grant, supported by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, offers equity-free funding and incubation support to help early-stage technology startups validate ideas, build prototypes, and prepare for market entry. Selected startups also receive mentorship, business guidance, and incubation support to accelerate growth. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dHUiVApS

Sona Comstar IIT Delhi Innovation Program (SCIDIP) Funding: Up to ₹80 lakh Deadline: 1 August 2026 Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer, IIT Delhi SCIDIP is a corporate-backed incubation program supporting AI and DeepTech startups building solutions in electric mobility, advanced batteries, Industry 4.0, advanced materials, charging infrastructure, and sustainable mobility. Selected startups can receive grant funding of up to ₹80 lakh, along with access to IIT Delhi’s research ecosystem, expert mentorship, and laboratory infrastructure to validate technologies and accelerate commercialization. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dZMhUYpM

27 startup programs are closing by Aug 7.   Grants. Accelerators. Incubation programs. Funding up to ₹4.2 Cr. Save this. Share it with a founder who needs it.   #StartupIndia #StartupFunding #IndianStartups #Grants #Accelerator #Incubator #StartupGrantsIndia

India is now a strategic priority for UAE's Hub7 program. In June 2026, Hub71 and the UAE–India CEPA Council launched Start-Up Series 2.0, creating a dedicated pathway for Indian startups to expand into Abu Dhabi. The program offers a structured route into the UAE ecosystem. Launched on 26 March 2019 under Abu Dhabi's Ghadan 21 program, Hub71 was built the ambition of bringing the world's best founders to Abu Dhabi. Selected startups receive: • Access to Hub71's Immersion Program, designed to prepare startups for entering the UAE market. • Mentorship from experienced founders and operators. • Introductions to investors, corporate partners and government stakeholders. • Regulatory and market-entry support. From the shortlisted startups, one startup is selected for Hub71's flagship Access Program, which includes AED 250,000 in cash through a SAFE investment, AED 250,000 in in-kind support (workspace, cloud credits, legal, visas and business services), a structured 12-month scaling programme from Abu Dhabi Countries are now competing to attract high-growth founders (Singapore has Startup SG, France has Station F, Saudi Arabia has Vision 2030 startup initiatives). The UAE is building one of the strongest cross-border founder programs through Hub71 with Abu Dhabi positioning itself as a launchpad into the wider MENA region. We'll see many more Indian startups using Abu Dhabi as a gateway to global markets. #Hub71 #IndianStartups #AbuDhabi #UAE #StartupFunding #CEPA #GlobalExpansion #StartupEcosystem #MENA #Entrepreneurship Startup Grants India Nikhil M V

NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP) Funding: ₹10 Lakhs – ₹50 Lakhs Deadline: 31 July 2026 Centre for Incubation and Business Acceleration The NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP), supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and facilitated by Agnel Charities (CIBA), provides seed funding and a 2-year incubation program for technology-driven startups at the Go-To-Market (GTM) stage. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dk9ZaTBg

DST NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI SSP) at IKP EDEN – Call 2 Funding: Up to ₹1 crore Deadline: 15 August 2026 IKP Knowledge Park IKP EDEN is inviting applications for the DST NIDHI Seed Support Program, offering milestone-based grant funding of up to ₹1 crore for technology-driven startups in India. The program combines financial support with incubation, expert mentorship, technical infrastructure, prototyping facilities, industry connections, investor access, and commercialization support to help startups scale innovative products. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dgNuyv4v

SIDBI-iDEX Seed Fund at PIEDS : Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society, BITS Pilani Funding: Up to ₹1.5 crore Deadline: July 31 The SIDBI-iDEX Seed Fund provides equity or equity-linked funding of up to ₹1.5 crore, along with incubation support for startups developing innovations in Defence, Aerospace, and DeepTech. The program is designed to help eligible startups accelerate commercialization and growth. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dPQMhzGb

UdyogTech Synapse 2026 Funding: Up to ₹5 Crore Deadline: 31 July 2026 IHFC (TIH of IIT Delhi) UdyogTech Synapse 2026 is a flagship grant program by IHFC, IIT Delhi, designed to accelerate deep-tech innovation in industrial robotics, cobotics, and advanced manufacturing. The initiative supports startups, research organizations, and industry partners in developing technologies for real-world industrial applications. The program offers project funding of up to ₹2 Crore for individual proposals and up to ₹5 Crore for consortium projects, along with technical mentoring, access to specialized testbeds, and opportunities to collaborate with leading industry partners to advance commercialization. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dJD7D2dg

7 startup programs are closing by Jul 31. Grants . Accelerators. Incubation programs. Funding up to ₹10 Cr. Save this. Share it with a founder who needs it.   #StartupIndia #StartupFunding #IndianStartups #Grants #Accelerator #Incubator #StartupGrantsIndia

Delhi finally has its own startup policy. It is a significant moment for India's startup ecosystem. The newly approved Delhi Startup & Incubation Policy commits ₹400+ crore over the next five years to strengthen the city's innovation ecosystem. For years, it always felt odd that India's capital—home to thousands of startups, investors, founders, and universities—didn't have a dedicated startup policy, while states like Karnataka, Telangana, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu had already built strong support ecosystems. The approach adopted by the Policy stands out. Instead of creating another standalone funding scheme, Delhi is placing universities, colleges, ITIs, and polytechnics at the heart of the startup ecosystem. That's where many breakthrough ideas originate, and if implemented well, it could significantly improve the pipeline of innovation coming out of educational institutions. The real questions founders should be asking are: • Who will be eligible? • How much funding will startups actually receive? • Which incubators will be onboarded? • What sectors will be prioritised? • How simple will the application process be? • How quickly will the policy become operational? We've seen excellent policies struggle because execution lagged behind intent. If Delhi gets the implementation right, this could become one of the most impactful state startup initiatives in the country. Startup Grants India Nikhil M V #DelhiStartupPolicy #StartupIndia #IndianStartups #StartupFunding #StartupEcosystem #Founders #Innovation #StartupGrantsIndia