[January 2024]
PitchFest-5.0: An Opportunity for Startups – India
Deadline: 15 February 2024
Applications are now open for the PitchFest-5.0, a huge opportunity for startups to participate in developing products/solutions in FinTech Domain.
FinBlue – A FinTech Centre of Entrepreneurship & Vibrant Start-up Eco-System – is an initiative by STPI at Chennai to help provide resources such as mentoring, technology support and funding for FinTech start-ups. FinBlue offers an integrated program for start-ups to scale up through its incubation facility. The FinBlue Incubation program includes premium plug and play co-working space for tech start-ups and offers access to the FinTech ecosystem which comprises of user bankers, financial institutions, mentors, investors and a platform to support GoToMarket strategy through Industry Connect, Networking, Marketing, Investor Interface with Domestic and International collaborations…[more]
Request for Applications: Dell Entrepreneur Challenge
Deadline: 23 January 2024
Participate in the Dell Technologies Entrepreneur Challenge and power your entrepreneurial journey to new heights.
Dell Entrepreneur Challenge is powered by CNBC-TV18. This initiative combines both forums – Dell Startup challenge and DWEN DreamTech – to create a more significant and impactful platform for the entrepreneurial community.
This pan-India endeavour not only sheds light on the critical challenges faced by startups but also underscores the importance of embracing technology for business growth. Participants will gain access to a powerful platform to showcase their ground-breaking ideas, secure crucial tech investments, and receive invaluable mentorship, propelling their entrepreneurial journey forward…[more]
Agriculture Grand Challenges Program – India
Deadline: 31 January 2024
Applications are now open for the Agriculture Grand Challenges Program to identify promising innovations to address problem areas and gaps in Indian agriculture, identified through the Agri Immersion Program.
These innovations will have strong potential to transform key aspects of Indian agriculture in a disruptive manner. The challenge is a unique opportunity for Agri-tech start-ups with a commercially viable solution to solve defined problems at the grassroots level through deep-science innovations…[more]
Gruhas Gusto – India’s Leading Food Innovation Program
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are now open for the Gruhas Gusto, a groundbreaking 6-month accelerator program aimed at catalysing the growth of early-stage food companies.
With strategic support from esteemed partners, including Gruhas, Jubilant Bhartia Family Office, DLF Family Office, and Anthill Ventures, Gruhas Gusto is set to redefine the landscape of the food industry through cutting-edge innovation and technology, aiming to enhance well-being while curating exceptional dining experiences.
With a commitment to fostering positive change in the food industry, they are actively backing initiatives that aim to revolutionise how they grow, produce, and consume food in the country…[more]
AFI Impact Catalyser Program – India
Deadline: 22 January 2024
Applications are now open for the Impact Catalyzer, a well-defined six months long accelerator program which is tailor-made for tech-enabled social enterprises in India looking to amplify their social impact at scale.
Key Benefits
- Mentorship
- Product refinement
- Masterclasses with ecosystem experts
- Market Access
- Startup Toolkit
- Networking Opportunity
- Investor Connect
- AFI Professional Services
Applicant shall be an early-stage tech-driven startup company…[more]
Social Innovation Lab Program – India
Deadline: 22 January 2024
Social Innovation Lab by CITI is a program launched in collaboration with IIT Kanpur which is dedicated to support early-stage high-impact for-profit startups, in social impact spaces.
All 75 startups shall receive mentoring from Citi’s executive leadership and IIT Kanpur’s empanelled Industry and academia mentors throughout and after the 18-month program. Cohort members shall benefit from networking and follow-on investment opportunities facilitated through dedicated workshops, networking engagements, focused Demo days and startup showcase…[more]
SAMRIDH Recoverable Grants Program – India
Deadline: Ongoing
SAMRIDH invites applications for its newly launched Recoverable Grants initiative from healthcare enterprises to solve India’s healthcare challenges.
The newly launched Recoverable Grants initiative under SAMRIDH lends or provides grants to recipients to build sustainability of interventions and help create credit history for their social enterprises, making them more investment ready in the future.
The Recoverable Grants Program leverages philanthropic funding as catalytic capital to mitigate barriers for private sector investments in businesses targeting to solve critical gaps in Indian health eco-systems to achieve healthcare SDGs…[more]
Nominations open for 2024 Community Business Awards
Deadline: 26-Jan-24
Showcase your leadership, engage your leaders and teams across the region and seize the opportunity to be recognised for the great work you are doing. Nominations for the 2024 Community Business Awards are now open.
The Community Business Awards celebrate the achievements of organisations and individuals in Asia who are champions of DE&I and Wellbeing…[more]
Agriculture Grand Challenges Program – India
Deadline: 31 January 2024
Applications are now open for the Agriculture Grand Challenges Program to identify promising innovations to address problem areas and gaps in Indian agriculture, identified through the Agri Immersion Program.
These innovations will have strong potential to transform key aspects of Indian agriculture in a disruptive manner. The challenge is a unique opportunity for Agri-tech start-ups with a commercially viable solution to solve defined problems at the grassroots level through deep-science innovations…[more]
