Startup Grants & Funding Opportunities April 2024 -Version - 1

Multisectoral

Sarthi-Raisoni GHRTBI Incubation Program

1. Scheme Name: Sarthi-Raisoni GHRTBI Incubation Program Description: Empowers Maratha, Kunbi entrepreneurs in Vidarbha & across India with a stipend of 25,000 per month for 1 year, along with mentoring, fundraising support, infrastructure, and guidance.

Eligibility: Kunbi, Maratha startup founders

Last Date: April 15th, 2024

Link to apply: https://ghrtbi.com/sarthi-scheme

Host: G H Raisoni Technology Business Incubator Foundation

Amount: 25,000 per month for 1 year

iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway

2. Scheme Name: iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway

Description: Provides holistic support for turning prototypes into successful products, including business and technical mentorship, access to prototyping and digital innovation lab, incubation and funding support ranging from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 30 lakh, and connections with investors, industry, and the startup ecosystem.

Eligibility: Startups in the process of developing/ validating/ finalising a prototype

Last Date: Not Specified

Link to apply: https://icreate.acceleratorapp.co/application/new?program=icreate-pro-fund-gateway

Host: I-Create

Amount: Rs 2 lakh to Rs 30 lakh

DST- NIDHI SSS (Seed Support Scheme)

3. Scheme Name: DST- NIDHI SSS (Seed Support Scheme)

Description: Provides seed funding support of up to Rs. 40.00 Lakhs to women-led startups incubated at AIC Banasthali. The funding can be used for meeting day-to-day operational costs, performing proof-of concept stage studies, product development & Prototype generation, and other necessary areas.

Eligibility: Women-led startups with minimum 3 months residency at AIC Banasthali, registered company in India, Indian promoters holding at least 51% shareholding

Last Date: 15 April 2024

Link to apply: https://aicbanasthali.org/seed-support-program

Host: AIC Banasthali Vidyapith

Amount: Up to Rs. 40.00 Lakhs

EnterpriseHER (Women Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme)

4. Scheme Name: EnterpriseHER (Women Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme)

Description: Exclusive women entrepreneurship acceleration program by IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Center (IIML EIC) to amplify the growth of women-led startups.

Eligibility: Women Entrepreneurs

Last Date: 15th April 2024

Link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfOmPtUGlK2gV0JDxUSKV98plvYJOL-ne4qcSfVKWHbi-5iQ/viewform

Host: IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Center (IIML EIC)

NIDHI PRAYAS Call 10

5. Scheme Name: NIDHI PRAYAS Call 10

Description: Provides grant funding of up to INR 10 lakhs to startups and innovators to turn their groundbreaking ideas into reality, across all backgrounds.

Eligibility: Startups and innovators from all backgrounds

Last Date: April 15, 2024

Link to apply: https://athena.page/prayas

Host: IKP EDEN

NIDHI EIR (Entrepreneurs-in-Residence) Programme

6. Scheme Name: NIDHI EIR (Entrepreneurs-in-Residence) Programme

Description: Provides a stipend of 10-30,000 per month for a whole year to promising startups.

Eligibility: Startups

Last Date: 15th APRIL 2024

Link to apply: https://scitechpark.org.in/nidhi-eir/

Host: scitechpark

India-UK Connect Accelerator Program

7. Scheme Name: India-UK Connect Accelerator Program

Description: Supports businesses with ambitions to expand into the UK market. Provides VIP access to London Tech Week, successful market entry, strategic partnerships, enhanced global visibility, robust growth strategy, and international collaboration.

Eligibility: Innovative startups, scalable ventures, tech-driven companies, and market-ready businesses.

Last Date: Not Specified

Link to apply: https://startopreneur.com/accelerate/

Host: StartoPreneur

Corporate VC Startup Engagement Program (CSEP)

8. Scheme Name: Corporate VC Startup Engagement Program (CSEP)

Description: A unique program where a Public Sector Enterprise of Govt of India and an Innovation Ecosystem Expert have joined hands to support and promote Startups in India. Offers benefits to startups from different categories, ensuring assured and exponential growth.

Eligibility: Registered Startup by GoI holding DPIIT Number, Startups at Idea Stage, MVP and Early Traction Stages, Growth Stage Startups with a proven record track in terms of revenue and growth during the last 36 Months

Last Date: Not Specified

Link to apply: https://eic.iimlincubator.com/balmer-lawrie-limited

Host: IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML EIC)

Samāvesh / ?????? - Women Entrepreneurship Program (WEP-1.0)

9. Scheme Name: Samāvesh / ?????? - Women Entrepreneurship Program (WEP-1.0)

Description: Aims to foster entrepreneurship potential among women innovators in the WaSH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) domain to build a brighter and better future.

Eligibility: Women innovators

Last Date: 20th April 2024

Link to apply: https://techin-iitpkd.org/samavesh/

Host: TechIn, IIT Palakkad

LiveInTech Venture Studio – Venture Building program

10. Scheme Name: LiveInTech Venture Studio – Venture Building program

Description: Provides funding up to 2cr, assistance in Tech Building and Venture Building, Mentoring and Growth for startups in sectors like Web 3.0 / DLT, Applied AI, Digital Trust Infra, Software, SAAS Platforms, Gaming, and Social Media Platform.

Eligibility: Startups in the mentioned sectors

Last Date: Not Specified

Link to apply: https://forms.gle/8oYw5cDgP8jxUsgq9

Host: LiveInTech

Amount: Up to 2 cr

Agriculture and Allied

RKVY-RAFTAAR - NEO (Nurturing Entrepreneurs through Orientation)

11. Scheme Name: RKVY-RAFTAAR - NEO (Nurturing Entrepreneurs through Orientation)

Description: For Ideapreneurs with innovative ideas in Agri & allied sectors. Provides agribusiness training and proper handholding of ideas. Offers up to 5 Lakh Grant in Aid (Pre-Seed Funding).

Eligibility: Ideapreneurs, 18+

Last Date: 31st May, 2024

Link to apply: https://www.f6s.com/a-neo/apply

Host: NaaViC, ICAR-National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology & Disease Informatics (ICAR NIVEDI)

Amount: Up to 5 Lakh

RKVY-RAFTAAR - NEST (Nurturing Entrepreneurs through Sustainable Technology)

12. Scheme Name: RKVY-RAFTAAR - NEST (Nurturing Entrepreneurs through Sustainable Technology)

Description: For startups with prototypes. Provides scaling up of the existing venture, mentoring, and commercialization. Offers up to 25 Lakh Grant in Aid (Seed stage Funding).

Eligibility: Registered company/entity

Last Date: 31st May, 2024

Link to apply: https://www.f6s.com/a-nest/apply

Host: NaaViC, ICAR-National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology & Disease Informatics (ICAR NIVEDI)

Amount: Up to 25 Lakh

Pusa Krishi Grant-in-Aid Program

13. Scheme Name: Pusa Krishi Grant-in-Aid Program

Description: Provides grant-in-aid from 4 lakhs to 25 lakhs to passionate entrepreneurs and ambitious students to join India's premier agriculture incubation center and scientific community.

Eligibility: Entrepreneurs and students

Last Date: April 30, 2024

Link to apply: https://pusakrishi.accubate.app/ext/form/1980/1/apply

Host: Pusa Krishi, ICAR- IARI

Amount: 4 lakhs to 25 lakhs

AgHub - PJTSAU - Catalytic Capital Assistance Call III

14. Scheme Name: AgHub - PJTSAU - Catalytic Capital Assistance Call III Description: Provides funding up to INR 40 Lakh for startups operating in the field of agriculture and rural development. Supports areas like Agritech, Animal Husbandry, Biotech, Dairy tech, Food tech, Poultry tech, Meat tech, Agribusiness, and Rural development.

Eligibility: Startups operating in the focus areas

Last Date: April 30th, 2024

Link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYN0IrOi-CNoiI3OF927VffVslBiouTrhdRE13ZEDcVa-3sg/viewform?usp=send_form

Host: AgHub - PJTSAU

Amount: Up to INR 40 Lakh

Defence

iDEX - ADITI 1.0 (Accelerating Defence Innovation)

15. Scheme Name: iDEX - ADITI 1.0 (Accelerating Defence Innovation)

Description: Seeks to build indigenous Precision Target Acquisition Software (P-TAS) to improve Strategic Autonomy, mitigate Security risks, and enhance Operational efficiency. Offers grants of up to ?25 Crore and collaboration opportunities with the Indian Army.

Eligibility: Innovators, entrepreneurs, and MSMEs

Last Date: 18th April, 2024 05:00 PM

Link to apply: https://idex.gov.in/disc-category/41

Host: Indian Army

Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC) 11

16. Scheme Name: Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC) 11

Description: Under the flagship iDEX Defense Innovation Organization program, specific challenges are launched to attract innovative ideas in defense technology. Successful applicants receive technical support and SPARK grants of up to Rs 1.5 cr.

Eligibility: Startups and innovators

Last Date: Not Specified

Link to apply: https://manthan.gov.in/login

Host: Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India

Amount: Up to Rs 1.5 cr

Healthcare

Investor Readiness Program

17. Scheme Name: Investor Readiness Program

Description: A 24-week long, equity-free, fee-free accelerator program tailored for healthcare startups seeking to raise Rs 1-8 Crores. Provides tailored mentorship from friendly investors, customized one-on-one mentoring, and multiple rewards of Rs 15 lakh grants.

Eligibility: Healthcare startups with a working prototype, preference for women-led startups and those in cancer, metabolic/immunological/musculoskeletal disorder fields

Last Date: 15th April 2024

Link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd40cnLOkA9Z0WPjC0cclV3uvnRxGUETpkGNzG2peyu4US2wQ/viewform

Host: Venture Center

Amount: Multiple rewards of Rs 15 lakh grants

Automotive

Renault Nissan Open Innovation Challenge

18. Scheme Name: Renault Nissan Open Innovation Challenge Description: Supports growth-stage startups to advance the automotive sector with Generative AI solutions. Offers a grant fund of INR 10 lakh, execution of paid PoC with RNTBCI, and access to their state-of-the-art design and product development resources.

Eligibility: Growth-stage startups

Last Date: Not Specified

Link to apply: https://programs.t-hub.co/rntbci-c2/?utm_source=T-Hub&utm_medium=Social+Media&utm_campaign=RNTBCI+Open+Innovation+Challenge

Host: T-Hub, Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India (RNTBCI)

Amount: INR 10 lakh

WaSH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)

Samāvesh / ?????? - Women Entrepreneurship Program (WEP-1.0)

19. Scheme Name: Samāvesh / ?????? - Women Entrepreneurship Program (WEP-1.0)

Description: Aims to foster entrepreneurship potential among women innovators in the WaSH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) domain to build a brighter and better future.

Eligibility: Women innovators

Last Date: 20th April 2024

Link to apply: https://techin-iitpkd.org/samavesh/

Host: TechIn, IIT Palakkad

AI, Robotics, Autonomous Systems

ARTPARK Innovation Challenge 2024

20. Scheme Name: ARTPARK Innovation Challenge 2024

Description: Provides up to Rs. 2 crore per year, per team/startup, along with mentoring, training, and connects to deep-tech facilities, researchers, and investors for deep-tech innovation teams/startups in AI, Robotics and Autonomous Systems.

Eligibility: Deep-tech innovation teams/startups solving big industry or societal problems

Last Date: 05 May 2024

Link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYW4mJz6WlBOpiDlBMuBiF_Zhcdehv5SU0cY7fBVFpA0xBPQ/viewform

Host: ARTPARK

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