[July 2025]
Ready to fuel your big ideas? Whether you’re launching a startup, leading an NGO, or diving into research, 2025 is packed with exciting grant opportunities across India! From government schemes to global funding programs, this guide gives you the inside scoop on where to find the right support, how to apply, and what it takes to win that crucial funding. Let’s turn your vision into reality!
7th Edition: Biomedical Sciences Research Grant in India
Deadline: 21-Aug-2025
The Sree Padmavathi Venkateswara Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 7th Edition of the Biomedical Sciences Research Grant…[more]
Call for Applications: Inclusivity Research Grant (India)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2025
Applications are now open for the Inclusivity Research Grant, aimed at supporting researchers from the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities to conduct research in cutting-edge areas of science and engineering. The grant seeks to provide a platform for these researchers to build their capacity and transition into mainstream research programs. The IRG replaces the former Empowerment and Equity Opportunities for Excellence in Science (EMEQ) scheme from SERB, offering enhanced support and more flexible funding rules…[more]
India: Young Innovators STEM Lab Program to empower Future Partners to the USA
Deadline: 9-Aug-25
The U.S. Department of States Embassy in New Delhi, India, announces an open competition to implement a Young Innovators STEM Lab for Indian students ages 13 to 21. Participants will be secondary or undergraduate students with an interest in STEM and basic English proficiency…[more]
India: WCT-Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Endangered Species Grants Programme 2025
Deadline: 10-Aug-2025
The WCT-Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Endangered Species (WCT-BEES) Grants Programme is designed to support vital conservation research and grassroots initiatives in India. This program offers small grants to dedicated researchers, conservationists, and organisations working to protect endangered species and high-biodiversity landscapes…[more]
Open Call for iCreate Spark-up Idea Fund Program – India
Deadline: 31-Jul-2025
The iCreate Spark-up Idea Fund Program is designed to help students take their first steps into the world of entrepreneurship. It offers a structured platform where participants can learn essential startup skills, receive mentorship, and gain clarity on how to turn their ideas into real, market-ready products…[more]
Call for Proposals: Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Program (India)
Deadline: 31-Jul-2025
The Department of Science and Technology is calling for proposals under its Technology Development Programs to promote advancements in various fields. The program focuses on converting proof-of-concept technologies, techniques, processes, and products into advanced prototypes for real-world validation and demonstration…[more]
Submissions open for AI Airport Services Limited CSR Grant Program (India)
Deadline: 10-Aug-2025
AI Airport Services Limited (AIASL), a government-owned enterprise in India, is inviting proposals from eligible organizations for potential collaboration on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. This call is open to registered NGOs, not-for-profit institutions, and other qualifying entities that are actively engaged in community development and social welfare activities…[more]
Call for Expressions of Interest: Agricultural Research in India
Deadline: 25-Jul-2025
Grow Further is inviting expressions of interest for bold agricultural research projects that aim to improve nutrition, enhance climate resilience, and increase incomes for smallholder farmers. The initiative encourages proposals that align with at least one of Grow Further’s core focus areas…[more]
Call for Applications: Waste Management Technologies Program – India
Deadline: 31-Jul-2025
The Department of Science and Technology is calling for applications to develop innovative and sustainable technologies aimed at reducing the environmental damage caused by industrial waste and consumer lifestyles. The initiative seeks to assess and improve material recycling systems that have low environmental impact or to discover better alternatives. It also aims to establish the techno-economic feasibility of these proposed technologies…[more]
RFPs: Green Hub-Royal Enfield Conservation Grants (India)
Deadline: 31-Jul-25
The Green Hub has launched its Royal Enfield Conservation Grants for youth from indigenous communities and Green Hub alumni, who are engaged in or would like to start community-based conservation projects in northeast India…[more]
Scheme for R&D Projects for Prevention, Control and Abatement of Air Pollution
Deadline: 31-Jul-25
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas with a view to monitor, prevent, control and abate air pollution in Delhi-NCR arising from various contributory sources/sectors invite research and development project proposals from Scientists/Researchers/ Academicians /Non-Government Organisations (NGOs)/Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)/ Consortia/ Individuals for the prevention, control and abatement of air pollution thus improvement of air quality in the NCR to be coordinated and proposed by an Academic/Research/ Scientific Institution of repute recognised by the Government of India…[more]
Call for Centre for Advanced Research (CAR)- Extramural Research Program in India
Deadline: 1-Sep-25
Under its Extramural Research Program, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) funds Centre for Advanced Research (CAR) to promote advanced research by experienced research teams…[more]
Call for Applications: Innovation Voucher Program (India)
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are invited for the Innovation Voucher Program (IVP), an initiative by the Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute (EDII TN) in collaboration with Vel Tech Technology Incubator (Vel Tech TBI) as Knowledge Partner. Innovation Voucher Programme (IVP) is a unique TN State Government initiative to promote Research and Innovation among MSMEs/Start-ups…[more]
Open Call: Technology Feasibility under Industry Transition Partnership platform for Decarbonisation of Steel and Cement Sectors
Deadline: 1 September 2025
The Department of Science & Technology invites applications for pre-pilot Technology Feasibility studies in alignment with the scope of the call by SEA Sweden from Indian Steel and Cement companies and Research institutes for Decarbonisation and Climate Transition of the Cement and/or Steel industry in India…[more]
NIDHI iTBI Scheme Ignition Grant Program for Startups (India)
Deadline: 25 July 2025
Applications are now open for the Ignition Grant under the NIDHI iTBI Scheme – a golden opportunity to turn your Healthcare and ICT-based innovations (AI, IoT, Blockchain, Robotics, etc.) into reality…[more]
RFPs: Arts Education – Teachers for Projects in Government Schools in Karnataka (India)
Deadline: 31 July 2025
The India Foundation for the Arts is inviting proposals from school teachers to participate as facilitators in implementing arts-integrated projects in government schools in Karnataka. These projects, which complement the school curriculum, should provide a solid foundation for arts-integrated teaching. It is desirable that the proposals clearly state the arts-integrated projects that encourage students’ creativity and research skills…[more]
Apply for Launching Entrepreneurs for Affordable Products Fund (India)
Deadline: Ongoing
C-CAMP has partnered with BIRAC to implement the Launching Entrepreneurs for Affordable Products (LEAP) Fund, with the aim of enabling promising and innovative startups in the biotechnology and lifesciences sectors to pilot/commercialize their products/technologies…[more]
RFAs: Artists for projects in Government Schools in Karnataka (India)
Deadline: 31 July 2025
The India Foundation for the Arts is inviting applications for its Artists for projects in Government Schools in Karnataka to participate as facilitators in implementing arts-integrated projects. These projects, which complement the school curriculum, should provide a solid foundation for arts-integrated teaching. It is desirable that the proposals clearly state arts-integrated projects that encourage students’ creativity and research skills…[more]
CFPs: Biomanufacturing of Bio-Based Chemicals, Biopolymers and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients in Production Strains (India)
Deadline: 31 July 2025
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) invite proposals in the area of “Biomanufacturing of Bio-Based Chemicals, Biopolymers & Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in Production Strains”…[more]
Applications open for Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s India Fund Program 2024
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are now open for the Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s India Fund Program…[more]
Grant for Agroecology Program (GAP) – Regular Fund in India
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are now open for the GAP- Regular Fund programme to strengthen Smart Agro-Ecology practices that enhance productivity, reduce environmental impact, and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) is implementing a project in India to build resilient farming communities through investments in agroecology value chains…[more]