Bharat Startup Grand Challenge (BSGC) 2026
By MASA Forum
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Quick Answer
The Bharat Startup Grand Challenge (BSGC) 2026 is a DPIIT-approved national startup innovation initiative aimed at identifying, supporting, and scaling high-impact startups addressing critical challenges across India’s key economic and social sectors.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹5 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- MASA Forum
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by MASA Forum. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Bharat Startup Grand Challenge (BSGC) 2026 is a DPIIT-approved national startup innovation initiative aimed at identifying, supporting, and scaling high-impact startups addressing critical challenges across India’s key economic and social sectors.
The program is designed to bring together startups, government bodies, industry leaders, investors, and ecosystem partners to collaboratively solve sector-specific problem statements aligned with national priorities. Through a structured challenge-led approach, startups receive financial support, mentorship, incubation opportunities, and national-level visibility.
BSGC 2026 features twelve focused challenge statements spanning areas such as agriculture, healthcare, electric mobility, fintech, manufacturing, defence, sustainability, and social impact. Selected startups gain access to expert guidance, ecosystem partnerships, opportunities for pilots, and grant support to accelerate product development and real-world deployment, contributing towards the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
MASA Forum, short for MSME And Startups Accelerator Forum, is an independent networking and advocacy platform headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. The organization serves as a bridge between India's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the broader startup…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹5 Lakhs
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
What You Get
Selected startups receive financial grant support to accelerate product development and real-world deployment. Benefits include mentorship, incubation opportunities, national-level visibility, expert guidance, ecosystem partnerships, and opportunities for pilots.
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
Applications are reviewed by the BSGC evaluation committee, comprising industry and ecosystem experts. Shortlisted startups are then selected for program benefits.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
