Funding & Grants for
Indian Startups

The Biotechnology Ignition Grant from BIRAC provides funding to early-stage biotech startups and individual innovators for proof-of-concept and prototype development in biotech, medtech, and agritech.

Maharashtra Innovation Society provides grant funding, mentorship, and connections to corporate innovation labs in Mumbai and Pune through the iCreate initiative and Maharashtra Startup Week.

DST provides a monthly stipend to innovators who leave their jobs to work full-time on their startup idea. Removes the financial risk of quitting a salary. One of the most underrated schemes in India.

Science and Engineering Research Board grant for early career researchers at academic institutions who are building deep-tech innovations. Excellent for founders coming from IITs, IIMs, research labs wanting to commercialise research.

Odisha government support for tech startups with seed grants, co-working facilities, and corporate partner connections. Strong focus on healthcare, agriculture, and smart city solutions.

Dedicated Startup India support for women-led startups including priority evaluation for SISFS, mentorship matching, and networking with women investor networks. Women founders get a 20% reserved quota in SISFS.

KSUM provides comprehensive support for Kerala startups including product development grants, market development assistance, international travel support, and subsidised co-working at Startup Village.

Tamil Nadu has one of India most proactive state startup policies. Offers seed funding through TANSIDCO and manufacturing pilot access through industrial estates. Strong MSME and manufacturing ecosystem support.

Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring innovators - a DST grant for individual innovators to build prototypes. Part of the National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations.