Avaana – Startup India Grand Challenge for Deep Tech Innovation 2025-26
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) & Avaana Capital
Important Dates
Application Start Date
January 16, 2026
Deadline to Submission
February 23, 2026
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Eligibilie Stages
MVP Stage
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Align pitch strictly with focus areas and national impact; provide strong evidence of tech depth/scalability. Engage DPIIT recognition first if needed. Highlight partnerships potential
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This Grand Challenge provides non-dilutive grants exceeding ₹2.5 crores, national recognition, mentorship, masterclasses, cloud credits, and partnerships to deep-tech startups addressing India’s strategic priorities.
Purpose and Impact
Now in its third edition, the initiative identifies and empowers breakthrough innovators in frontier technologies, backed by DPIIT, Startup India, policymakers, industry, academia, and investors. It fosters innovation-led growth for a resilient Bharat, aligning with national imperatives in energy, manufacturing, and more.
Over past editions, it enabled ₹2.5 Cr+ in grants, unlocked 100+ strategic partnerships, provided national visibility, and supported pilots/follow-on funding for selected startups.
Key Benefits
Monetary grants for selected innovators.
Expert mentorship from industry leaders.
Showcase at national forums.
Corporate tech credits and acceleration access.
Follow-on funding and pilot opportunities.
Focus Areas
Energy & Mobility
Supply Chain & Manufacturing
Advanced Materials & Bioengineering
Space Tech
AI & Automation
Emerging Pioneers (research-stage)
Additional Information
Eligibility
DPIIT-registered early-stage startups.
Research-stage innovators in deep tech.
Solutions aligned with national priorities.
Focus on specified sectors like energy, AI, space.
Academic researchers for Emerging Pioneers track (no incorporation needed).
Scalable, breakthrough technologies.
Research-stage innovators in deep tech.
Solutions aligned with national priorities.
Focus on specified sectors like energy, AI, space.
Academic researchers for Emerging Pioneers track (no incorporation needed).
Scalable, breakthrough technologies.
Location Eligibility
All Indian startups
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Avaana Capital with DPIIT/Startup India
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