Startup Grants & Funding Opportunities March Version - 2
Curated by Kush Katara

Startup Grants & Funding Opportunities March Version - 2

Entrepreneurship - Sector Agnostic

Sarthi-Raisoni GHRTBI Incubation Program G H Raisoni Technology Business Incubator Foundation

About: Empowering Maratha, Kunbi Entrepreneurs in Vidarbha & across India. Supporting Kunbi, Maratha startup founders with a stipend of 25,000 per month for 1 year along with mentoring, fundraising support, infrastructure and guidance.

Eligibility: Kunbi, Maratha startup founders

Stipend: 25,000 per month for 1 year

Last Date: April 15th, 2024

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


NIDHI-Seed Support Program @Manipal Universal Technology Business Incubator (MUTBI)

About: MUTBI invites applications from eligible startups for NIDHI-Seed Support Program.

Eligibility: Startups

Amount: Up to 50 lakhs

Last Date: March 31, 2024

Link to apply: https://www.mutbimanipal.org/nidhi/nidhiSSP


Strive-01 Registration @Awfficacy Capital

About: Strive-01 is an accelerator program for early stage startups in India giving them a platform to get mentored. It will run three different cohorts focusing on Digital Healthcare, Sustainability tech, and Cyber tech. The program tenure is 6 months and will assist selected startups to raise seed round of INR 1.5 to 2 Cr.

Eligibility:

  • Early-stage or seed-stage startups
  • Startups in focused sectors
  • Innovative product/service
  • High growth potential
  • Committed to program requirements

Last Date: March 31, 2024

Link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LL6XZeSb2933n3tBVgivqZfORIa1WnWkUOGOQ0Gk1n0/viewform?edit_requested=true



Healthcare

Saamarthya 2.O (Cohort 2) @IIHMR Startups

About: A 4-month program, extendable to 6 months, offers grant support up to INR 20,00,000 and access to startup services worth USD 20,000. Additional benefits include pilot opportunities, investor connections, mentoring, infrastructure support, and more.

Eligibility:

  • Startups
  • Working in Healthcare and wellness segment
  • Registered entity
  • Solving critical national/social problem innovatively
  • Post-MVP or revenue-generating stage

Area: Healthcare and Wellness

Last Date: March 30, 2024

Link to apply: https://iihmrstartups.com/incubation-programme/

For details: https://iihmrstartups.com/

For queries: [email protected] , Whatsapp: 7297028430



Mining

Economic solution for waterless dust suppression system in Opencast Iron Mines @Tata Innoverse @Tata Steel

About: Seeking an economical solution to suppress dust in open cast mining areas, where traditional water and chemical methods are inefficient. Solutions should be waterless or require minimal water to control dust from loading vehicles on haul roads.

Eligibility: Startups, Organisations and Individuals

Area: Industrial engineering and automation

Last Date: March 30, 2024

Reward: INR 5,00,000

Link to apply: https://tatasteel.tatainnoverse.com/challenge_detail/challenge_home2/MTEyNTU1NTg=-NjIyOQ==-IjAwMDAtMDAtMDAi/63fa2e864478f488

For details: Same as above link

For queries: [email protected]



Energy Efficiency

Inviting Solutions for Energy Efficient Household Refrigerator @IFB Refrigeration Limited

About: Seeking innovations to improve energy efficiency of refrigerators by exploring hybrid technologies like integrating Peltier chips, AI-driven algorithms, alternate refrigerants, enhancing high COP compressors to reduce energy consumption.

Eligibility: Institutions; TRL 3-5

Area: Energy Efficiency

Last Date: March 30, 2024

Funding: Up to ?4000000

Link to apply: https://manthan.gov.in/app-ct/Opportunities/c1334bab-2c4d-48f6-a7e6-4d5b3a1f7657/fbd8cd11-8cc8-4ecb-b621-f76728eed29b/inviting-solutions-for-energy-efficient-household-refrigerator-through-hybrid-technology

For details: Same as above link

For queries: [email protected]



Textiles

Textiles Innovation Challenge @Ministry of Textiles @Startup India @Invest India @Atal Innovation Mission

About: Generate innovative ideas, tackle industry challenges, learn from experts, and win cash prizes. Two winners per problem statement - 1st prize INR 5,00,000 and 2nd prize INR 3,00,000. Incubation support with Atal Innovation Mission.

Eligibility:

  • Startups/companies
  • Date of incorporation ≤ 10 years
  • Private limited/partnership firm/ LLP in India
  • Turnover ≤ Rs 100 crore
  • Working on innovation/product/process improvement

Area: Supply Chain, Innovative Materials, Recycling & Repurposing

Last Date: March 31, 2024

Link to apply: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/ams-application/challenge.html?applicationId=65da0ef2e4b06352cbeffed3

For details: Same as above link

For queries: [email protected]



Women Entrepreneurship

StrongHer AWE Tech Spark @MyStepUp Foundation @U.S. Consulate Mumbai @StrongHer

About: Mentorship, masterclasses, workshops, networking for women entrepreneurs interested in US market. Shortlisted startups get Global Immersion week in USA and access to funding up to $100k.

Eligibility:

  • Early-stage tech startups
  • Women-founded/co-founded by 20-45 year olds with graduate degree
  • Based in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, MP, Gujarat
  • Building tech startup in India with global aspirations
  • Passionate to make positive impact

Area: Agnostic

Last Date: March 31, 2024

Link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-GSLx3NvBooUkxb41xPnyZtWecwPpzKYTEbxYcO7ruaXYVw/viewform

For details: https://www.tice.news/tice-dispatch/awe-tech-spark-program-empowers-women-entrepreneurs-in-the-tech-sphere-4243585

For queries: [email protected]



Biopharma

Incubation-l MAR 2024 @BIRAC @Biopharma Incubation Center - NIPER-Ahmedabad

About: BIC offers co-working space, mentoring, lab access, prototype development, clinical studies, regulatory/legal/IPR assistance, fundraising guidance for biopharma innovations.

Eligibility: Startups

Area: Pharma, Biotechnology, Medical Devices

Last Date: March 31, 2024

Link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMAMNh_rfOlKDX0k_x3M_qo5HvYCiMGhZYyCtBuN_g0lGZVw/viewform

For details: https://niperahm.res.in/bionest

For queries: [email protected] , +91-07966745555 (135)



Mobility

MG Developer Program and Grant Season 5.0 @MG Motor @StartupIndia @AWS @Lohum @Exicom

About: Address India's mobility challenges. Startups get mentoring, solution development, business plan support, testing facilities, networking, access to consortium programs. Winners get recognition, PR, project collaborations with MG.

Eligibility: Students, Innovators, Startups, Tech companies, Internal teams

Area: Artificial Intelligence in Electric Mobility

Last Date: March 31, 2024

Link to apply: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/ams-application/accelerator-program.html?applicationId=65449836e4b0da30fcf8d58e

For details: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/ams-application/accelerator-program.html?applicationId=65436647e4b01077699fdddc

For queries: [email protected]



Social Entrepreneurship

TATA Social Enterprise Challenge 2024 @IIM Calcutta Innovation Park

About: National-level competition seeking India's most promising social enterprises. Seed funding up to 2 crore, recognition, incubation, mentoring, capacity building, accelerator, prize money up to 10 lakhs, community access.

Eligibility:

  • Max 2 team members
  • No age/background restriction
  • PoC required for ideas
  • Ventures ≤ 4 years old
  • Aim to create impact in India

Area: Agnostic

Last Date: March 31, 2024

Link to apply: https://lnkd.in/diFMFB7J

For details: https://lnkd.in/eeq9wuY

For queries: [email protected]



Technology

NXP India Tech Startup Challenge 2024 @NXP Semiconductors

About: Opportunity for Indian tech startups to gain global visibility, network with NXP & industry partners. Top 10 present, top 3 get mentorship from NXP tech leaders & prize of ?10L.

Eligibility:

  • Startups ≤ 10 years old
  • Private ltd/partnership/LLP in India
  • Turnover ≤ ?100 cr
  • Innovating products/processes/services
  • Scalable business model

Area: Automotive, Industrial IoT, Health

Last Date: March 31, 2024

Link to apply: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/ams-application/challenge.html?applicationId=65cee6b6e4b0fd358cf214de

For details: https://www.nxp.com/company/about-nxp/worldwide-locations/india:INDIA

For queries: [email protected]



Deep Tech, Energy

OIL's DriftTECH Innovation Program @FITT IIT Delhi @Oil India Limited

About: 24-month incubation for innovative deep-tech, energy solutions. Top 10 startups get product development, mentorship, facilities, GTM, legal/IPR, funding, industry guidance.

Eligibility: Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Startups

Area: Deep-Tech, Energy

Last Date: March 31, 2024

Link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfh8IOmG_1yNdctk2l5H3mc5DbN7WIECl_-z6eIGQHt7209vA/viewform

For details: https://www.fitt-iitd.in/web/home

For queries: Anubhav Sen: [email protected] Manveen Chadha: [email protected] +91 96857 42919, +91 97189 34343


Important Details:

Many of these Grants have been sourced from the list of SAAply newsletter curated by Pooja Bhatia Vasaikar, CLP, RTTP and team.

Kudos to their efforts in curating such an informative list and please make sure you subscribe to SAAply to stay updated with the opportunities and for a more comprehensive list.


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Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities in the startup ecosystem. Feel free to reach out for any queries or assistance regarding these programs. Let's innovate and grow together!



Disclaimer:

Please note that the information provided in this post is for general informational purposes only. All information on the site is provided in good faith, however, I make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information mentioned.

The list of grants and accelerator programs has been curated from various platforms to facilitate ease of access for interested parties. I am not directly affiliated with any of the programs listed, nor am I promoting them in a professional capacity.

I strongly advise all interested parties to conduct their own due diligence and verify the details of each opportunity before applying. This includes visiting the official websites and contacting the organizers directly for the most current and accurate information.

By using this information, you agree not to hold me liable for any inaccuracies, or for any decisions or actions taken based on the information provided in this post.



MOUNESH N. RAMPUR

Owner & Chairman| AcidTiger Energy Drinks | AcidTiger Supersport | Sinsura Pvt Ltd | BRAND PARTNER OF KARNATAKA STATE POLICE.

7 个月

when is the April version coming ??

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Zohaib Ahmad

Digital Marketing Specialist | Social Media Manager | Social Media Marketer

7 个月

Exciting opportunities await startup founders! From incubation programs to social enterprise challenges, these initiatives offer valuable support and funding. Don't miss out on these opportunities to grow your startup. Subscribe now for updates on grants and funding opportunities. Kush Katara

Stefan von Rohr

?? Start-& Scale-Up Growth??Data-Driven Assessments | natural leader | driven by challenges | solution- and people-oriented | sales strategy, training, coaching | industry agnostic | 20k+ sales meetings arranged ??

7 个月

Exciting opportunities for startup founders ahead! ??

Fergus Young

B2B sales Representative

7 个月

Exciting opportunities ahead for startup founders! ?? #fundingopportunity

Harsh Patel

Entrepreneur at Startups Email- Harsh.entrepreneur at zohomail.in Finding teams for Startups .Location-ANY, On/Offsite/Hybrid/Remote Work. Startup ideas- Quora.com/profile/Harsh-Entrepreneur

7 个月

Interesting

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