[May 2024]
Embarking on a new business journey in India holds immense promise, yet accessing the right funding can be a challenge. However, numerous grants and startup initiatives are available to provide essential support and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs. These opportunities, spanning from governmental to private sector schemes, aim to fuel innovation and drive economic growth across various industries.
Conquest Startup Accelerator – India
Deadline: 31 May 2024
Conquest is India’s first student run startup accelerator which provides mentorship to the best of the best startups of India by connecting them with stalwarts in the field…[more]
India EVolve Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 30 July 2024
The India EVolve Innovation Challenge invites young creative minds from across India to ideate scalable solutions to decarbonize India’s transport sector…[more]
She Rises Initiative Women Entrepreneurs – India
Deadline: 15 June 2024
Attention all womenpreneurs, FICCI FLO have opened applications for She Rises – an initiative to help take your startup to the next level! Don’t miss this chance to grow your business and join a community of likeminded women…[more]
India: NIDHI – Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) Programme
Deadline: 30 May 2024
NIDHI – Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) Programme is one of the programs introduced under NIDHI to inspire the best talents to be entrepreneurs, to minimize the risk involved in pursuing start- ups, and to partially set off their opportunity costs of high paying jobs…[more]
DST NIDHI Seed Support Program (India)
Deadline: 25 May 2024
Chitkara Innovation Incubator Foundation (CIIF), Chitkara University is hosting a seed fund program for startups under the NIDHI Seed Support Program of the Department of Science and Technology…[more]
India: Agripreneurship Orientation Programme – Cohort 10
Deadline: Ongoing
CCS NIAM Centre for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Skill Development launches “Agripreneurship Orientation Programme” under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana- Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation (RKVY-RAFTAAR)…[more]
India: Startup Agri-Business Incubation Programme – Cohort 10
Deadline: Ongoing
CCS NIAM Centre for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Skill Development launches “Startup Agri-Business Incubation Program” under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana- Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation (RKVY-RAFTAAR)…[more]
India: Agripreneurship Orientation Programme (Cohort VI)
Deadline: 31 May 2024
If you’re a graduate with an innovative idea and want to embark on an entrepreneurial journey in agribusiness, this is your opportunity! The ABIS-TBI-R-ABI Centre at TNAU, Coimbatore is inviting applications for the AOP Cohort VI under the RKVY RAFTAAR R ABI Program…[more]
NextGen Start-up Challenge Contest (India)
Deadline: 31 May 2024
Apply for the NextGen Start-up Challenge Contest (CHUNAUTI – Challenge Hunt Under NGIS for Advanced Uninhibited Technology Intervention), a series of online Challenges under NGIS…[more]
Biotechnology Ignition Grant Scheme – India
Deadline: 31 May 2024
The Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) is a flagship scheme of BIRAC which recognizes and invests in innovative ideas in the biotech sector…[more]
Azim Premji Foundation Grant Program for Early-stage CSOs in India
Deadline: 31 May 2024
The Azim Premji Foundation is inviting grant applications from early-stage, not-for-profit organisations to foster vibrancy in the Civil Society ecosystem, enabling new people with new ideas, who are keen to contribute towards addressing the socio-economic development challenges of the most vulnerable and marginalised communities…[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…[more]
SPJIMR FinNovate Accelerator – India
Deadline: Ongoing
SPJIMR FinNovate Accelerator would be a best-in-class accelerator for innovative start- ups in finance…[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…[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…[more]
