
Startup Grants and Funding Programs for Product-Stage Startups in India — July 2026
8 active funding programs for product-stage startups (working MVP, pre-revenue) in India. Grants and competitions offer up to ₹2.97 crore. Apply by 15–31 July 2026.
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8 active funding programs for product-stage startups (working MVP, pre-revenue) in India. Grants and competitions offer up to ₹2.97 crore. Apply by 15–31 July 2026.

As of July 2026, eight active programs support idea-stage startups in India with grants, incubation, and competitions. Notable programs include the Ambedkar Social Innovation Mission (ASIIM) for SC entrepreneurs, Genesis by IKP for deep science ventures, and the NERVE CoE Open Challenge for AI/DeepTech startups. Funding amounts range from ₹5 lakh to ₹50 lakh.


10 active social & impact startup grants and competitions in India as of July 2026. Programs range from incubators to cash prizes, with total funding from ₹2.2 lakh to ₹9.5 crore.

10 active funding programs for Health, Pharma & Biotech startups in India as of July 2026. Covers grants, incubations, and competitions from government agencies, institutions, and corporates.

In July 2026, 10 active funding programs are open for AI, SaaS & Enterprise startups in India, including grants from iCreate, Genesis by IKP, and competitions like SLINGSHOT. These programs offer up to ₹5 crore+ in total funding, covering prototype grants, seed funding, and innovation sprints.

A roundup of 20 startup grants, seed funds, and competitions with deadlines from July 13 to 17, 2026. Programs include DBS Foundation Grant, MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0, ELEVATE 2026, iDEX DISC 12, and more.

A curated list of 10 active grants, incubations, and competitions for Climate, Energy & EV startups in India as of July 2026. Programs range from ₹2.2 lakh to ₹5 crore, covering deep science, climate tech, and EV mobility.


10 active grants, incubators, and competitions are open for Agri, Food & Rural startups in India as of July 2026. Programs include government-backed schemes like PM-RKVY and private initiatives from IKP, AWE Funds, and Marico Innovation Foundation.

This article covers 10 active funding programs for deeptech, electronics & robotics startups in India as of July 2026. From grants and incubation to pitching competitions, find opportunities from iCreate, IITM Pravartak, AWE Funds, and others.

July 2026 roundup of 10 active funding programs for Social & Impact startups in India — grants, incubations, and competitions from IIMA Ventures, Villgro, Marico, Wellcome, and others. Total support ranges from ₹2.2 lakh to ₹5 crore.

10 active grants, incubations, and competitions for AI, SaaS & Enterprise startups in India, including iCreate Pro-Fund, SLINGSHOT 2026, and Maruti Suzuki NURTURE. Deadlines range from July to rolling.

India’s Health, Pharma & Biotech sector has 10 active funding programs: grants, incubators, and competitions. Deadlines range from July to October 2026. Programs include Genesis by IKP, EthAum Zero BS Healthcare Scaler, and SLINGSHOT 2026.
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This week, 10 new grant, seed fund, and incubation programs were added, including DST NIDHI-SSP at PDEU, IIML SportsTech Acceleration, AIIMS Patna Incubation, and Cisco LaunchPad. Funding ranges from ₹10 lakh to ₹19 crore across diverse sectors.

23 startup competitions in India are currently open for applications, including 10 newly launched and 15 closing within 14 days. Notable competitions include the Accenture Tech Next Challenge 2026, Wellcome Snakebite Innovation Prize, and the Global AI Hackathon Series with Qwen Cloud.

Seven funding programs are currently open for profit-stage startups in India, offering grants, competitions, and reimbursements. Programs include BIRAC's Product Commercialization Fund, the TDB India-Finland Joint Innovation Call, and the SLINGSHOT 2026 deep tech competition.

As of July 2026, there are 10 active grants, incubators, and competitions for Climate, Energy & EV startups in India. Programs include government-backed initiatives, corporate accelerators, and deep-tech pitching competitions with funding up to ₹5 crore.

Eight funding programs are currently open for revenue-stage startups in India, including credit guarantees, seed funds, and pitch competitions. Programs like CGSS, SLINGSHOT 2026, and Indian Innovation Icons offer up to ₹10 crore in support. Deadlines range from July 15 to rolling.


India has 10 active grants, incubation programs, and competitions for Agri, Food & Rural startups as of July 2026. Programs include government-backed schemes, institutional accelerators, and corporate innovation challenges with funding up to ₹1.66 crore.

There are 10 active grants, competitions, and incubation programs for deeptech, electronics, and robotics startups in India. Programs offer up to ₹2.97 crore in funding and mentorship from IITs, government bodies, and corporate partners.

17 startup grants, seed funds, and incubation programs close between 6-13 July 2026. Opportunities from NextUnicorn.Fund, FITT IIT Delhi, 100+ Accelerator, Ahmedabad University, Watson Institute, PharmStars, UNHCR, and several competitions. Check eligibility and apply.

8 active funding programs for product-stage startups (working MVP, pre-revenue) in India. Includes grants, incubation, and competitions from government and private entities. Deadlines range from rolling to 31 July 2026.

Eight active grants, incubations, and competitions are open for idea-stage startups in India as of July 2026. Programs like ASIIM, Genesis by IKP, and NERVE CoE OCP offer funding and mentorship to pre-revenue founders.


A round-up of 15 startup events in India taking place in July 2026, including a React conference, a fundraising meetup by TiE, and multiple online investor-founder networking sessions organized by Tablon Global.

This article covers six active funding programs for profit-stage startups in India, including grants for patent costs, cloud storage, and international R&D partnerships, plus deep tech competitions. Deadlines range from rolling to August 2026.

This July 2026 roundup covers 8 funding opportunities for Indian startups with early revenue. Programs range from DPIIT's CGSS for collateral-free debt to the SLINGSHOT deep tech competition in Singapore. Deadlines vary; some close as early as July 15.

A roundup of 10 active funding programs for AI, SaaS & Enterprise startups in India as of July 2026. Includes grants, incubations, and competitions from iCreate, IIMA Ventures, IIT Delhi, STPI, and others, with deadlines ranging from rolling to July 2026.

Ten new startup grants, incubation programs, and competitions were listed this week. Offerings range from the Western Union Global Fellowship to the MSME Idea Hackathon and the EIC Accelerator. Deadlines and funding vary.
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This roundup covers 24 active competitions across India, with 10 newly launched and 15 closing in July 2026. Highlights include the iDEX Open Challenge for defence tech, Bharat Ke Super Founders Season 2, and SLINGSHOT 2026 for deep tech startups.

We cover 10 active grants, competitions, and incubation programs for Agri, Food & Rural startups in India as of June 2026. Programs include government-backed schemes, institutional incubators, and corporate challenges with funding from ₹2 lakh to ₹50 lakh.

India's deeptech startups have access to 10 active funding programs including grants, incubations, and competitions. Programs range from iCreate's prototype funding to SLINGSHOT 2026 and iDEX Open Challenge. Deadlines vary, with some closing in July 2026.