Start-up Grants & Funding Opportunities September 2024 -Version - 2

Sr No. 1: Startup India Seed Fund Scheme for Technology-Driven Innovative Startups

Host: COEP's Bhau Institute of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Leadership

Description: An opportunity to get grant support up to Rs. 20 lakhs, and seed support up to Rs. 50 lakhs.

Eligibility: Technology-driven startups

Fund Amount: Up to Rs. 70 lakhs

Sector: Multiple sectors

Deadline: Rolling

Apply: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/

Other Info: For more information, write to [email protected]

Sr No. 2: Startup Grant 5.0

Host: Sathyabama - TBI

Description: Opportunity to win up to Rs. 1 Lakh in funding with additional perks including business mentorship and technical facilities.

Eligibility: Exclusively for Sathyabama students

Fund Amount: Up to Rs. 1 lakh

Sector: Education, Technology

Deadline: 30.09.2024

Apply: https://linktr.ee/sathyabamatbi

Other Info: Includes follow-on fundraising support

Sr No. 3: DRISHTI CPS - Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

Host: IITI DRISHTI CPS FOUNDATION

Description: Provides crucial financial support for startups at various stages, with grants for validating proof of concept and developing prototypes.

Eligibility: Startups at various development stages

Fund Amount: Up to Rs. 20 Lakhs in grants, Rs. 30 Lakhs in convertible debentures

Sector: Multiple sectors

Deadline: Rolling

Apply: https://seedfund.startupindia.gov.in/

Other Info: Convertible debentures also available for market entry and scaling operations

Sr No. 4: Saksham - Assistive Technology Program

Host: SACC INDIA Startup Accelerator Chamber of Commerce

Description: Supports innovative ideas in assistive technology with extended application deadline.

Eligibility: Innovators and startups in assistive technology

Fund Amount: Up to Rs. 5 lakhs

Sector: Technology

Deadline: 30th September 2024

Apply: https://saccindia.org/india/saksham-assistive-technology-program/?utm_source=deadline+extended&utm_medium=deadline+extended&utm_campaign=deadline+extended

Other Info: Offers mentorship, funding opportunities, and a network of innovators

Sr No. 5: Pre-Incubation Program

Host: NDBI

Description: Non-refundable grants for NID alumni entrepreneurs in impactful enterprises.

Eligibility: NID alumni, graduated within the last 10 years

Fund Amount: Up to Rs. 10.0 lacs

Sector: Livelihood, Health & Well-being, Education, Community Development

Deadline: Not specified

Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeas4jnnrxr2hxuvbUo8jbDnEO-0oDvLRCIkA1wtFdtBKnkdQ/viewform

Other Info: Requires formation of a company if selected for the grant

Sr No. 6: IndiaAI Innovation Challenge

Host: IndiaAI Mission

Description: Promotes AI solutions across critical sectors with a focus on socio-economic progress. Eligibility: AI innovators and researchers

Fund Amount: Not specified

Sector: Healthcare, Agriculture, Climate Change, Disaster Management

Deadline: 30th September 2024

Apply: https://indiaai.gov.in/article/unlock-the-potential-of-ai-apply-now-for-the-indiaai-innovation-challenge

Other Info: Offers webinars and a national stage for showcasing innovations

Sr No. 7: FOOD AND AGRIBUSINESS ACCELERATOR 7.0

Host: AGRI UDAAN - a-IDEA, Technology Business Incubator of NAARM

Description: Accelerator program focusing on scaling Food and Agribusiness startups.

Eligibility: Scale-up stage startups in Agri, Food, and Allied sectors

Fund Amount: Not specified

Sector: Agriculture, Food

Deadline: Not specified

Apply: https://aideanaarm.accubate.app/ext/form/2353/1/apply

Other Info: Includes funding from investors, rigorous mentoring, and industry networking

Sr No. 8: AIC-SEED Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR)

Program Host: AIC-SEED

Description: Offers a monthly grant and incubation support for science and technology-driven innovators.

Eligibility: Science and technology based innovators, target groups include Maratha, Kunbi, Maratha-Kunbi, and Kunbi-Maratha from Maharashtra

Fund Amount: Rs 25,000/- per month for one year

Sector: Science and Technology

Deadline: 9-October-20204

Apply: https://aic-seed.accubate.app/ext/form/2568/1/apply

Other Info: Participation in hands-on workshops and networking opportunities

Sr No. 9: We Are Funding

Host: Titan Capital

Description: Seeks transformative ideas and startups for funding and support.

Eligibility: Early-stage founders

Fund Amount: Not specified

Sector: Various

Deadline: 23rd September

Apply: https://forms.gle/iZ2yqfpuZARLzikL9

Other Info: Selected applicants will be contacted by October 23rd

Sr No. 10: TIDE 2.0

Host: PIEDS - BITS Pilani

Description: Funding and support program for innovators and entrepreneurs.

Eligibility: Innovators and entrepreneurs

Fund Amount: Not specified

Sector: Various

Deadline: 30.09.2024

Apply: https://lnkd.in/dvihfcHF

Other Info: Aimed at taking startups to the next level

Sr No. 11: WTFund

Host: WTFund

Description: Non-dilutive grant fund for entrepreneurs under 25 with high-potential startup ideas.

Eligibility: Entrepreneurs under 25

Fund Amount: INR 20 lakh

Sector: Various

Deadline: Not specified

Apply: https://www.allthingswtf.com/wtfund

Other Info: Offers mentorship, operational support, and investor exposure

Sr No. 12: Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)

Host: Venture Center

Description: Provides financial assistance for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialization.

Eligibility: Startups looking to attract investments from angel investors or venture capitalists.

Fund Amount: Up to Rs. 20 Lakhs for grants, up to Rs. 50 Lakhs for convertible debentures.

Sector: Multiple sectors

Deadline: Rolling basis, no deadline

Apply: https://seedfund.venturecenter.co.in/startupindia/

Other Info: Funding available for various startup stages

Sr No. 13: DRISHTI CPS - Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

Host: IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation

Description: Provides grants of up to Rs. 20 Lakhs for proof of concept and product trials.

Eligibility: Startups at various stages of development

Fund Amount: Up to Rs. 20 Lakhs in grants, Rs. 30 Lakhs in convertible debentures

Sector: Multiple sectors

Deadline: Rolling basis

Apply: https://seedfund.startupindia.gov.in/

Other Info: Convertible debentures also available for scaling up

Sr No. 14: DST-iTBI Ignition Grant

Host: Multiple Institutes (VLIIF, CURAJ, PSIT, etc.)

Description: Provides incubation support, co-working space, mentorship, and funding up to Rs. 10 Lakhs.

Eligibility: Startups within 2 years of existence and turnover below Rs. 25 Lakhs.

Fund Amount: Up to Rs. 10 Lakhs

Sector: Multiple sectors

Deadline: Rolling, extended until 30/09/2024

Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqbB2iykffzJbHFHIR2Wqltb_c63yUdSHxw-aezGVvr2L3lA/viewform

Other Info: Incubation and funding support for up to 10 startups after a 3-month program

Sr No. 15: G H Raisoni Technology Business Incubator Foundation, Nagpur

Host: G H Raisoni Technology Business Incubator Foundation, in partnership with Wadhwani Foundation

Description: An online Pre-Incubation Accelerator Program designed for students and startup enthusiasts.

Eligibility: Students, startup enthusiasts, and early-stage startup founders.

Fund Amount: Not applicable - it's a cost-free participation program.

Sector: Various

Deadline: 30thSeptember 2024

Apply: https://forms.gle/mtJaGuzbXSZH6aaw5

Other Info: Includes comprehensive online mentoring and focused learning

Sr No. 16: EvolveX by We Founder Circle

Host: CCS NIAM and We Founder Circle

Description: Sector agnostic startup accelerator program focusing on seed stage startups.

Eligibility: Seed stage startups in various sectors

Fund Amount: INR 25 Lakhs per startup

Sector: Various

Deadline: Application ongoing

Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb7TTQCtzL4zbr7hmWB251Px0c4ZwKgtoO-dkVqEtWvuTYRw/viewform

Other Info: Includes online training sessions and tailored mentorship

Sr No. 17: GHRTBI Financial Support Opportunities Host: GHRTBI, in partnership with IFCI Venture

Description: Offers financial support to startups through various funding schemes, especially for SC/ST/BC startups.

Eligibility: Startups with SC/ST/BC Entrepreneurs holding at least 51% shareholding

Fund Amount: Not specified

Sector: Various

Deadline: 30 Sept 2024

Apply: https://forms.gle/vUQuHTJTou1CztY28

Other Info: Registered ones will be reached out separately for more detailed information.

Sr No. 18: Hackathon by GH Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur

Host: GH Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur

Description: Invites applications for a hackathon with a focus on innovative solutions in various sectors.

Eligibility: Innovators of Indian origin aged between 18 to 35 years

Fund Amount: Up to INR 15 lakhs per approved idea

Sector: Various

Deadline: 26th September 2024

Apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1byYnqHlAG9O_P1nGHPDCXyxf5WUg7_A_7iKChLAQNCY/edit?usp=sharing

Other Info: Applicants must select GH Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur as the institution

Sr No. 19: Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme

Host: Maharashtra State Innovation Society, Government of Maharashtra

Description: Aims to fund women-led startups to boost innovation and entrepreneurship.

Eligibility: DPIIT recognized, Maharashtra state registered startup with women holding more than 51% stake

Fund Amount: Not specified

Sector: Various

Deadline: 30th September 2024

Apply: https://msins.accubate.app/ext/form/2415/1/apply

Other Info: Startups should be operational for more than 1 year with revenue between INR 10 lakhs and INR 1 crore

Sr No. 20: IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation Startup Support Program Host: IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation

Description: Financial assistance for technology-based entrepreneurs in sectors like Agriculture, Healthcare, and Smart Cities.

Eligibility: Startups/Entrepreneurs with an innovative idea/PoC/Prototype/MVP

Fund Amount: Not specified

Sector: Technology, Healthcare, Agriculture, Smart Cities

Deadline: Not specified

Apply: https://iitidrishti.accubate.app/ext/form/645/1/apply

Other Info: Includes additional support for IP Protection and Registration

Sr No. 21: Startup Opportunity in Cognitive Computing and Social Sensing

Host: iHub Anubhuti IIITD Foundation

Description: Funding program for SC Category to foster innovative solutions and technologies.

Eligibility: Founder or Co-Founder from the SC category with a track record in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Fund Amount: Not specified

Sector: Technology, Social Sensing

Deadline: Not specified

Apply: https://ihubanubhuti.accubate.app/ext/form/2609/1/apply

Other Info: Includes mentorship, acceleration strategies, and commercialization support

Sr No. 22: Action For India (AFI) Impact Catalyzer Program

Host: Action For India

Description: Accelerator for tech-enabled social enterprises to amplify their social impact.

Eligibility: Early-stage, for-profit social enterprises operational for more than 2 years

Fund Amount: Not specified

Sector: Social Enterprise

Deadline: Not specified

Apply: https://actionforindia.org/impact-catalyzer-program.html

Other Info: Includes mentorship, masterclasses, and networking opportunities

Sr No. 23: The Gen AI Exchange Hackathon by Google

Host: Google

Description: A three-month online event leveraging AI to solve business and societal problems.

Eligibility: Teams of 1-4 members, 18+ years old, based in India

Fund Amount: Cash prizes worth $40,000

Sector: Technology, AI

Deadline: Prototype submissions by October 14, 2024

Apply: https://devfolio.co/google-genaiexchange

Other Info: Includes workshops, mentorship, and showcase event

Sr No. 24: Accel Atoms 4.0 | Bharat

Host: Accel

Description: Pre-seed program supporting early-stage startups focusing on the Bharat consumer.

Eligibility: Startups at the idea or pre-product stage, less than $2 million raised

Fund Amount: $1 million for exceptional startups

Sector: E-commerce, Healthcare, Fintech, Ed-tech, OTT

Deadline: November 17, 2024

Apply: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/ams-application/accelerator-program.html?applicationId=66d43b89e4b0da161d599097

Other Info: Includes mentorship on strategies and product development

Sr No. 25: Pitch Forward: Investor Connect and Pitching for Women Entrepreneurs Host: DPIIT under Startup India

Description: Platform for women-led startups to connect with investors and pitch business ideas.

Eligibility: DPIIT-recognized startups with a female founder or co-founder holding a majority stake

Fund Amount: Not specified

Sector: Various

Deadline: September 25, 2024

Apply: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/ams-application/accelerator-program.html?applicationId=66ab453be4b07936b4724791

Other Info: Includes capacity-building sessions and direct pitching opportunities

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