Government Grants for Startups in India 2026: Best Funding & Eligibility Guide
Learn which government grants for startups in India 2026 are worth applying for, who qualifies, and how founders can improve approval chances.
Category Fundraising
NIDHI Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Program: ₹1 Crore Stipend for Deep-Tech Founders
Transform your deep-tech idea into a startup with DST's NIDHI EIR Program - ₹1 crore stipend, incubation, and mentorship for India's brightest innovators.
Defence Innovation Summit 2026: Pitch to Armed Forces & Secure Defence Contracts
Pitch your defence tech to Armed Forces at Defence Innovation Summit 2026 - curated VC opportunities, MoD networking, product showcase.
BIRAC–RDI Fund: High-Value Deep-Tech Funding for Biotech Innovation in India
The BIRAC–RDI Fund backs high-impact biotech and deep-tech projects with large co-investment support. Understand eligibility, funding, and how to apply via StartupMandi.
Tathagat Innovest 2026: Win $1M at Startup World Cup Greater Noida
First Startup World Cup in Greater Noida! Pitch on Mar 12 for $1M global prize. AIC-BIMTECH hosts. Apply now via StartupMandi listing.
RKVY-RAFTAAR Grant-in-Aid: Get up to ₹25 Lakh for Agritech Startups (Pre-seed + Seed)
RKVY-RAFTAAR gives ₹5L pre-seed & ₹25L seed grants for Indian agritech startups. Get incubation too. StartupMandi helps you apply.
Investment Readiness Accelerator (IRA) 2.0: Get Investor-Ready for Seed to Series A Funding
IRA 2.0 by ISB I-Venture prepares Indian startups for funding rounds with mentorship and investor networks. Boost your chances check eligibility and apply through StartupMandi.
herSTART 5.0 (GUSEC) — Women-Led Startup Support With Funding/Grant Access (Deadline: 10 March 2026)
A clear guide to herSTART 5.0—who can apply, what you get, key dates, and step-by-step application guidance
ELEVATE NXT 2026 Deeptech Grant-in-Aid: Up to ₹1 Crore for Indian Startups
Deeptech startup in India? Explore Karnataka’s ELEVATE NXT 2026 Grant-in-Aid with up to ₹1 crore support, key eligibility, documents, and how to apply.
PropelX 2.0 Startup Funding Program at IIT Ropar TBIF: Up to ₹2 Lakh for Deep Tech Innovators
PropelX 2.0 at IIT Ropar TBIF offers up to ₹2 lakh, incubation support and mentorship for deep tech startups. Know eligibility, benefits and steps to apply.
