India Startup Funding · 2026
Curated government and private sector opportunities — updated weekly so you never miss a deadline.
Google India
Google's prestigious global accelerator program for Indian AI-first startups. Equity-free with up to $200K in Google Cloud credits, direct access to Google engineers, and global network connections.
AIC-Pinnacle Entrepreneurship Forum
Entry-level pre-incubation for ideation-stage founders to build prototypes and enter the AIC-Pinnacle ecosystem. Zero equity, fully virtual.
T-Hub
T-Hub's flagship accelerator for revenue-stage startups looking to scale. Access to T-Hub's unparalleled corporate and government network in Hyderabad. Best for B2B startups targeting enterprise customers.
CIIE.CO (IIM Ahmedabad)
IIM Ahmedabad's prestigious accelerator for startups focused on financial and social inclusion for India's next half-billion. 6-month program with seed investment and deep IIM Ahmedabad ecosystem access.
Accel Partners India
Accel's pre-seed program for exceptional founding teams at the earliest stage. Investment of $60K–$120K for 7–10% equity with direct access to Accel's portfolio, LP base, and global platform.
DPIIT — Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Government of India seed funding for early-stage DPIIT-recognised startups. Grants up to ₹20L for proof of concept and loans up to ₹1Cr for market entry.
Sequoia Capital India
Sequoia Capital's non-dilutive grant program for women founders at the idea or early prototype stage. ₹20L to explore your idea full-time plus access to Sequoia's unmatched investor and operator network.
Startup Mahakumbh (DPIIT + Industry Partners)
India's largest startup exhibition and innovation contest, co-hosted by DPIIT. Cash prizes up to ₹50L and massive media and investor visibility for 3,000+ startups at a single event. A must-attend.
MeitY Startup Hub
MeitY's flagship startup accelerator for software product companies, offering ₹40L in non-dilutive funding plus a strong industry mentorship program. Ideal for B2B SaaS and AI startups.
Rajasthan iStart
Rajasthan government's flagship accelerator for startups solving problems specific to Rajasthan and India's semi-urban heartland. ₹5L grant, office space, and strong government-business connections.
Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt of India
DST's ₹10L grant for early-stage deep-tech innovators to convert ideas into prototypes. Delivered through NIDHI PRAYAS Centres across India. Zero equity, no strings attached.
SIDBI — Small Industries Development Bank of India
SIDBI's non-dilutive grant and soft loan program for startups in manufacturing, exports, and value chain innovation. Especially strong for hardware startups and those in Tier 2/3 cities.