Start-up Grants & Funding Opportunities June 2024 -Version - 1

1. ?? NIDHI Seed Support Scheme by Chitkara University ??

Host Name: Chitkara University Chitkara University, Punjab

Description: For Startups in Healthtech, Edutech, Deeptech, EV & Smart Mobility, Agriculture, and more.

Eligibility: Startups

Fund Amount: INR 10-25 lakhs (higher in exceptional cases)

Sector: Multiple

Last Date: 15th June 2024

Other Info: Mentorship from industry experts, Networking opportunities, Business development support

Link to Apply: https://www.chitkara.edu.in/ciif/nidhissp.php

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2. Call for Innovators & Startup funding under TIDE 2.0

Host Name: MeitY, Govt. of India

Description: For innovative startups

Eligibility: Startups

Fund Amount: Not specified

Sector: Multiple

Last Date: Not specified

Other Info: Incubation Center: ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad (INurture Incubation Foundation) ABES Engineering College

Link to Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLJ8mw4rUz7ogZ3VlyCAr431f9nkMwAPRb_HNZjdMCQBqwfQ/viewform

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3. thingQbator Idea Challenge ’24

Host Name: thingQbator Cisco ThingQbator RVCE

Description: Platform for students with ideas to solve real-world problems.

Eligibility: Students in India

Fund Amount: Up to Rs. 5,00,000 for top MVPs

Sector: Multiple

Last Date: June 15th, 2024

Other Info: Best Social Innovation Idea: Prizes worth Rs. 5000 for 20 Ideas/Teams; Mentorship and Funding for top ideas

Link to Apply: https://thingqbator.nasscomfoundation.org/Y6IdeaChallengeSpoc

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4. Aarohan 4.0 – TIH-IoT Seed Support Program 2024

Host Name: TIH Foundation for IoT and IoE (TIH-IoT) at IIT Bombay Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

Description: Support for new ventures/start-ups working in IoT and IoE.

Eligibility: Startups in IoT and IoE

Fund Amount: Up to 1 crore

Sector: IoT, IoE

Last Date: June 17, 2024

Other Info: Financial and business support to bridge the gap between development and commercialization

Link to Apply: https://tih.iitb.ac.in/programs/innovation-entrepreneurship-development/aarohan/

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5. MeitY Grand Challenge 2024

Host Name: iTIC Incubator at IIT Hyderabad, in association with SINE IIT Bombay

iTIC Incubator at IITH

Description: Foster innovation and collaboration among aspiring technologists and entrepreneurs.

Eligibility: Teams of 2 to 4 individuals or startups

Fund Amount: Winner - INR 2,00,000; Two Runner-ups - INR 1,00,000 each; Grant support up to INR 7 lakhs

Sector: Multiple (e.g., Industrial IoT, Cloud Management Platforms, Generative AI solutions)

Last Date: June 13, 2024

Other Info: Networking Opportunities, Pitch Sessions, Prizes and Recognition, Access to iTIC Infrastructure & Prototyping Lab

Link to Apply: https://itic.iith.ac.in/

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6. MeitY Startup Hub TIDE 2.0 Cohort 5

Host Name: Atal Incubation Centre - CCMB Atal Incubation Centre - CCMB

Description: Support for startups working in Multimodal LLMs in Healthcare, Point-of-Care (POC) Medical Devices, and Systems Biology for Human Health and Disease.

Eligibility: Entrepreneurs

Fund Amount: Not specified

Sector: Healthcare

Last Date: July 5, 2024

Other Info: Financial and technical support, Mentorship from industry experts, Co-working space and lab access, Networking opportunities

Link to Apply: https://app.theincubatorpro.com/public//application/inc/6655aeea5a4d189ce71c9792

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7. Caret360 Accelerator

Host Name: Caret Capital Caret Capital

Description: 100-Day Outcome-Focused Accelerator for Early-Stage Startups.

Eligibility: Early-Stage Startups

Fund Amount: Up to Rs. 3 crore

Sector: Multiple

Last Date: Not specified

Other Info: Deep-engaged mentoring from industry leaders, Assisted access to Caret’s community of CXOs

Link to Apply: https://www.caret360.com/accelerator

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8. Pitch To Rise by iCreate

Host Name: iCreate iCreate

Description: Open online pitch held on the last Friday of every month by India's leading startup incubator.

Eligibility: Tech startups across sector and stage

Fund Amount: Incubation and funding support of up to Rs 30 lakh

Sector: Multiple

Last Date: June 23, 2024 (registration); June 28, 2024 (pitch date)

Other Info: Business and technical mentorship, Access to iCreate's prototyping and innovation lab, Hostel accommodation, Corporate and investor connects

Link to Apply: https://icreate.acceleratorapp.co/application/new?program=pitch-to-rise

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9. IIITB COMET Foundation Startup Cohort

Host Name: IIITB COMET Foundation Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

Description: Support for startups and innovators in 5G, Advanced Communication, and beyond.

Eligibility: Startups and individual innovators

Fund Amount: Up to 1 crore

Sector: Advanced Communication Systems

Last Date: Not specified

Other Info: Tech and business advisory support, Funding through government grants

Link to Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDI5y3wwKEEqMJurFalskMj58JRpKY7AtS9a3Xof9-ZHa5kA/viewform, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3FHa_PQqFAcGdrAPsJxIvpAsHfHPpuM0guKjtYPLU8wOuqg/viewform

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10. Startup India Seed Fund Scheme by Jabalpur Incubation Center

Host Name: Jabalpur Incubation Center JIC - Jabalpur Incubation Center

Description: Grants for concept development and debt for market entry and scaling.

Eligibility: Startups

Fund Amount: Grants up to Rs. 20 lakhs; Debt up to Rs. 50 lakhs

Sector: Multiple

Last Date: Not specified

Other Info: Financial support for proof of concept, prototype, and commercialization

Link to Apply: https://www.jicjabalpur.org

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11. MSME Innovative Scheme – DESIGN Component by IIT Kanpur

Host Name: Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur IIT Kanpur

Description: Funding to drive innovative ideas forward.

Eligibility: Startups and MSMEs

Fund Amount: 40 Lakhs

Sector: Multiple

Last Date: 15th June 2024

Other Info: Supported by the Ministry of MSME

Link to Apply: https://innovative.msme.gov.in/Home/Index

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12. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna (RKVY) Uddam by Punjab Agri Business Incubator

Host Name: Punjab Agri Business Incubator PUNJAB AGRI BUSINESS INCUBATOR(RKVY-RAFTAAR) PAU

Description: Agripreneurship Orientation Programme and Incubation Programme for innovative ideas.

Eligibility: Students, Youth, Smart Farmers, Women, or anyone with an innovative idea

Fund Amount: Up to 5 Lakhs (Uddam); Up to 25 Lakhs (Udaan)

Sector: Agriculture

Last Date: 15th June

Other Info: Mentorship and facilitation support

Link to Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDLZWUTwHXWMoKCM1hP8Y5q_EzcY7EnbASnkm63TDql_Y6XA/viewform

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13. Northeast Innovation Catalyst Program

Host Name: IITG TIC IITG TIC

Description: Incubation support for top 10 startups at IITG TIC.

Eligibility: Aspiring entrepreneurs from Northeast India

Fund Amount: Not specified

Sector: Multiple

Last Date: May 10, 2024

Other Info: Program Dates: May 20 - June 28, 2024

Link to Apply: https://iitgtic.com/index_page_program_details?crs=QWhaR2dsVlhIbEtFaE9QMjFieTd4dz09

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14. RKVY-RAFTAAR Program 11th Cohort by MANAGE-CIA

Host Name: MANAGE-CIA MANAGE CIA

Description: For innovative agricultural ideas.

Eligibility: Agri-Startups & Agripreneurs

Fund Amount: Not specified

Sector: Agriculture

Last Date: June 10, 2024

Other Info: Not specified

Link to Apply: https://www.manage.gov.in/MANAGECIA/RecentUpdates.aspx

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15. Bharat Pitchathon 3.0 by Headstart Network Foundation

Host Name: Headstart Network Foundation Headstart Network Foundation

Description: Premier pitch event series in 28+ cities connecting startups with angel investors.

Eligibility: Startups

Fund Amount: Not specified

Sector: Multiple

Last Date:

June 9th, 2024

Other Info: Not specified

Link to Apply: https://www.headstart.in/bharat-pitchathon

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16. Velocity - Fast Track Startup Funding accelerator program by YourNest VC and SanchiConnect

Host Name: YourNest VC and SanchiConnect YourNest Venture Capital SanchiConnect

Description: Accelerator program for deep tech hardware/software startups with term sheet of USD 500k - 1 Mn.

Eligibility: Startups with strong IP backbone

Fund Amount: USD 500k - 1 Mn

Sector: Deep Tech

Last Date: June 9th, 2024

Other Info: Funding, market access, mentorship

Link to Apply: https://sanchiconnect.com/velocity/

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17. Indus Biotech CSR Grant by Venture Center

Host Name: Venture Center Venture Center

Description: CSR Grant for entrepreneurs and start-ups.

Eligibility: Entrepreneurs and start-ups

Fund Amount: Up to 5 lakhs

Sector: Multiple

Last Date: June 15th, 2024

Other Info: Not specified

Link to Apply: https://www.venturecenter.co.in/csr/indusbiotech/

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18. Fellowship program at AIC-CCMB

Host Name: AIC-CCMB Atal Incubation Centre - CCMB

Description: Support for Health Tech ideas & innovators.

Eligibility: Health Tech ideas & innovators

Fund Amount: Not specified

Sector: Health Tech

Last Date: June 20, 2024

Other Info: Not specified

Link to Apply: aic.ccmb.res.in/bfibiome

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19. Greenovator Incubation Foundation’s Application 2.0

Host Name: Greenovator Incubation Foundation Greenovator Incubation Foundation - iTBI

Description: Support for innovators, creators of ideas, or tech entrepreneurs.

Eligibility: Innovators, creators of ideas, tech entrepreneurs

Fund Amount: Not specified

Sector: Multiple

Last Date: 1st July 2024

Other Info: Not specified

Link to Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeilTt2YiHi032Vzlo91f-9FCulmPUXp5iANJQAT3JDIWX5cQ/viewform

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