Startup Grants & Funding Opportunities May 2024 -Version - 1
Kush Katara
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1. TVARAN 2.0
- Description: 12-month program supporting seven entrepreneurs in Climate Action, Healthcare, and Financial Inclusion.
- Incentives: Funding up to INR 2 Cr, technology strengthening, mentoring, market access, and investor connect.
- Eligibility: Private limited company with min 30% woman ownership, developing solutions impacting women, climate/health solutions.
- Last Date: Not specified
2. Accelerator Program by G.H. Raisoni Technology Business Incubator Foundation and Wadhwani Foundation G H Raisoni Technology Business Incubator Foundation Wadhwani Foundation
- Description: Online accelerator program for growth and fundraising readiness.
- Key Points: Equity-Free, Comprehensive Training, Angel Investor Pitch
- Support Highlights: Tailored Support, Zero Charges
- Funding: Up to 2 crore
- Last Date: May 25, 2024
- Link to apply: https://wadhwanifoundation.org/liftoff-batches/ghrtbi-foundation/
3. Bharat Pitchathon 3.0 by Headstart Network Foundation
- Description: Premier pitch event series in 28+ cities connecting startups with angel investors.
- Last Date: May 25, 2024
- Link to apply: https://www.headstart.in/bharat-pitchathon
4. ATF Enable Acceleration Program Cohort 6
- Description: Acceleration program to scale Assistive Technology startups.
- Incentives: Funding up to INR 2Cr+ in grants & equity.
- Eligibility: Assistive Tech startups.
- Last Date: May 25, 2024
- Link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7vdXHJiK7_eKpJb7Aj4UGXOQ8XGf-AyRdYJ5ohGyvK1-3dA/viewform
5. RKVY RAFTAAR Agri-Business Incubation Program 6th Edition
- Description: Supported by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India for Agritech startups.
- Incentives: Saksham 6.0: Grant-in-Aid up to INR 25,00,000 for MVP & Market Ready Innovations. Sahas 6.0: Grant-in-Aid up to INR 5,00,000 for Idea & Prototype Stage Startups.
- Eligibility: Agritech startups, students with agri-startup ideas.
- Last Date: June 15, 2024
- Link to apply: https://fied.accubate.app/ext/form/2083/1/apply
6. NIDHI SSS Scheme by PIEDS BITS Pilani
- Description: Funding of up to 1 Cr for innovative projects.
- Eligibility: Startups and entrepreneurs with groundbreaking ideas.
- Last Date: May 20, 2024
- Link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0nLibtDua9Vzmlhm91-T8ufQd1SEOaRDU0_7VIB7mNkmJWQ/viewform
7. Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0) by Government of Gujarat
- Description: Allocated a corpus of INR 500 Crores to support early-stage student innovators and startups.
- Eligibility: Students.
- Incentives: Startup Srujan Seed Support (S4) provides grants from INR 2.5-10 Lacs for taking Proof to Concept (PoC) to Product/Market Stage.
- Last Date: May 15, 2024
- Link to apply: https://ihubgujarat.in/srujan
8. Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme by BIRAC
- Description: Flagship early stage biotech funding programme in India.
- Incentives: Funding support up to Rs. 50 Lakhs, mentorship, workshops, access to incubation.
- Eligibility: Individual Entrepreneur, student, researchers, clinicians, faculties, registered start-up.
- Duration: 18 months
- Last Date: Open call (BIG 24th call)
- Link to apply LOI: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecFdBy49wqMMNF2JGuwLFxuJpAsMiRFO6V3KEwpPV_AJRVwQ/viewform
9. Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS) - CHUNAUTI 9.0 by STPI
- Description: An online challenge series to identify and support promising startups in emerging technologies.
- Eligibility: Indian startups working in software product development.
- Incentives: Financial incentives up to Rs. 25 lakhs, mentorship.
- Last Date: May 31, 2024
- Link for more info: https://innovate.stpinext.in/about-us/chunauti_9.0
10. Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) 24th Call
- Description: Guiding startups from ideation to commercialization.
- Incentives: Up to Rs. 50 lakh funding support.
- Eligibility: Startups and innovators.
- Last Date: May 31, 2024
- Link to apply: https://birac.nic.in/big.php
- LOI registration: https://lnkd.in/g2X6jTSA
- Email for queries: [email protected]
11. Northeast Innovation Catalyst Program
- Description: Incubation support for top 10 startups at IITG TIC.
- Eligibility: Aspiring entrepreneurs from Northeast India.
- Last Date: May 10, 2024 for registration.
- Program Dates: May 20 - June 28, 2024
- Link to apply: https://iitgtic.com/index_page_program_details?crs=QWhaR2dsVlhIbEtFaE9QMjFieTd4dz09
12. Bio-Entrepreneurship Program by Bioriidl at Somaiya Vidyavihar
- Description: Pre-incubation program offering support to aspiring entrepreneurs.
- Incentives: Cash prizes and investment opportunities up to INR 5 Lakhs.
- Eligibility: Bio-enthusiasts.
- Registration Fees: INR 1,500
- Last Date: May 15, 2024
- Link to apply: https://airtable.com/appOsmLvCZxrYAwuJ/shrNmJ1DzY5KwEJ6i
13. NIDHI SSS Scheme by PIEDS BITS Pilani
- Description: Funding of up to 1 Cr for innovative projects.
- Eligibility: Startups and entrepreneurs with groundbreaking ideas.
- Last Date: May 20, 2024
- Link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0nLibtDua9Vzmlhm91-T8ufQd1SEOaRDU0_7VIB7mNkmJWQ/viewform?pli=1
14. RKVY-RAFTAAR Program 11th Cohort by MANAGE-CIA
- Description: For innovative agricultural ideas.
- Eligibility: Agri-Startups & Agripreneurs
- Last Date: June 10, 2024
- Link to apply: https://www.manage.gov.in/MANAGECIA/RecentUpdates.aspx
15. AgHub Bootstrap Grant 4th Call
- Description: Offering funding of up to INR 5 Lakhs for startups, student innovators, and rural entrepreneurs in agriculture.
- Eligibility: Startups, student innovators, rural entrepreneurs in agriculture
- Last Date: May 15, 2024
- Link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSca5AlTgkSNcu2kia0euAawfo8VYWP6Rt3Be4eDm6ff3qc-3g/viewform
16. USHUS Program by Cochin Shipyard Limited
- Description: Supports maritime startups with incubation, mentorship, and seed fund grants.
- Eligibility: Maritime startups
- Last Date: May 15, 2024
- Link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdF3VRGhpi4MaXEY-_hOn0YtSnRqUSq9DybMkS79yny6x5knA/viewform
17. Nidhi Seed Support Scheme by FSID IISc Bangalore
- Description: Incubation at India's top Deep Science Incubator at IISc, Bengaluru.
- Eligibility: Deep Science/Tech Startups.
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- Last Date: May 19, 2024
- Link to apply: Send applications to stem[dot]cell[at]fsid-iisc.in with subject [Startup Name-Nidhi SSS]
18. Incubation Call for Innovative IDEAS by SKUAST-K
- Description: Inviting innovative ideas to solve problems in agriculture and allied sectors.
- Eligibility: Open for all
- Registration Start Date: April 16, 2024
- Registration End Date: May 15, 2024
- Shortlisting Date: May 25, 2024
- Pitching Program: June 3, 2024
- Link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbCE3eWBRyLsQBhpCuepAknM5ozQtTvzXTyPtXjVdh-_a22g/viewform
19. Google AI First Accelerator Program
- Description: 3-month equity-free accelerator for AI-first startups based in India.
- Eligibility: Startups demonstrating traction, based/headquartered in India, leveraging AI/ML.
- Last Date: May 19, 2024
- Link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI_HJGPTrsEjLAIPWyhuRzsG7QJEKla6dyfdJrXP4COyD-Ww/viewform
20. Pitching Day by AIC GUSEC
- Description: Showcase innovative green solutions for a chance to secure up to INR 2 Crores in investment/grant.
- Eligibility: Startups working on solutions for a greener future
- Last Date: May 25, 2024 to submit pitch deck
- Event Date: June 5, 2024
- Link to submit pitch deck: gusec.in/evd
21. Diseases Prevention Cohort at GIMS Medical Incubation Centre
- Description: Initiative focused on diseases prevention leveraging technology.
- Eligibility: Open to students, scholars, engineers, doctors, startups passionate about leveraging tech for diseases prevention.
- Link to apply: https://forms.gle/3D4UcAQPSEryhX5J9
- Email for inquiries: [email protected]
22. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Scheme by MSInS
- Description: Offers technical and financial assistance to DPIIT recognized startups in Maharashtra for protecting proprietary technologies.
- Eligibility Criteria: DPIIT recognized startup, Incorporated in Maharashtra, Meets revenue criteria.
- Funding Support: 80:20
cost sharing model, Up to 2L for domestic filings, Up to 10L for international filings.
- Application Process: Via MSInS website under Financial Assistance
23. LiveInTech Venture Studio Program
- Description: Provides funding, dedicated tech team, mentorship for early-stage tech startups.
- Eligibility: Early-stage global tech startups, working in areas like Web3.0, DLT, AI/ML, etc.
- Last Date: Not specified
- Link to apply: https://forms.gle/8oYw5cDgP8jxUsgq9
24. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Scheme
- Description: Offers technical and financial assistance to startups for protecting proprietary technologies.
- Eligibility: DPIIT recognized startups incorporated in Maharashtra, meeting revenue criteria.
- Funding: 80:20 cost-sharing model, up to 2L for domestic, 10L for international filings.
- Link to apply: Via MSInS website under Financial Assistance
25. Maharashtra Innovation and Technology Development Fund
- Description: Funding up to 10 cr per startup.
- Eligibility: DPIIT registered startup, company registration in Maharashtra, MVP stage onwards.
- Application: Rolling online application
26. WTFund
- Description: Provides ?20 lakh grant without equity to founders under 25, mentorship, marketing help, hiring assistance.
- Eligibility: Entrepreneurs under 25 years old.
27. Conquest Equity-Free Grants
- Description: Secure equity-free grants worth over ?25 lakhs and access an investment pool of $10 million from India's top VC firms!
- Link to apply: conquest.org.in
28. India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund (I4F)
- Description: Inviting proposals for joint industrial R&D projects between companies from India and Israel.
- Eligibility: Companies from India and Israel.
- Link to apply: tdb.gov.in
29. SolarX Startup Challenge (APAC Region)
- Description: Discover innovative solutions for solar energy sector challenges.
- Eligibility: Startups <10 years old, generating revenue, with MVP related to solar innovation.
- Link to apply: https://www.investindia.gov.in/solarx-startup-challenge-apac
30. Renault Nissan Open Innovation Challenge
- Description: Identify and partner with growth-stage startups for innovative auto technologies.
- Eligibility: Growth-stage startups across India.
- Offerings: 10L grant, paid PoC, mentorship, access to resources, pitching opportunity.
- Link to apply: https://programs.t-hub.co/rntbci-c2/
31. iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway
- Description: Supports startups in developing prototypes into successful products.
- Eligibility: Startups in the process of developing/validating/finalizing a prototype.
32. Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC) 11
- Description: Inviting innovative ideas in defense technology.
- Eligibility: Startups and innovators.
- Link to apply: https://manthan.gov.in/login
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