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The NCPEDP–Mphasis AT Hub Seed Grant 2026 supports early-stage startups and innovators building impactful, user-centered assistive technology solutions for persons with disabilities and people with functional limitations. Selected innovations can receive funding of up to ₹5 lakh along with mentorship and ecosystem support.

IGNITE Edition 2 offers grant support of up to ₹25 lakh for innovative startups working across climate, sustainability, clean energy and environmental solution sectors.

AISF operates under the Government of Assam's startup ecosystem and supports founders through programs, mentorship, partnerships and capital access. Assam Startup Funding Support 2026 offers stage-based financial support for innovative startups at the Idea, Prototype/MVP and DeepTech stages. Eligible ventures can access funding of up to ₹40 lakh to validate ideas, develop working products and advance innovative solutions.

Horizon HealthTech 2026 is a 9-month MedTech incubation program designed to help early-stage healthcare startups move from a validated idea or proof of concept toward prototype development, testing and early MVP. Selected startups can receive up to ₹15 lakh in grants and up to $30K in support credits. All About Startups

Kotak BizLabs Season 3 supports DPIIT-recognised, early-revenue startups with market-ready solutions through grant funding of up to ₹30 lakh, expert mentorship, investor access, structured acceleration and ecosystem connections. Kotak Mahindra Bank

The LEAP Hackathon Series 2026–27 – Hubballi Edition invites innovators, students, startups and entrepreneurs to build practical technology solutions around Smart Logistics & Urban Commerce. Selected teams will build a working product for Karnataka in just 1.5 days at IIIT Dharwad.

Grand Challenge run by Campus Fund (YourCampusFund). Eligible founders from across India can apply; applications are free. Applications close on 2026-10-10 and the Top 15 startups will be announced in November 2026.

The PRIP Scheme 2026 supports startups, MSMEs and industry developing innovative Pharma and MedTech products and technologies. Early-stage startups and MSMEs can receive up to ₹1 crore in fully funded financial assistance, with larger and later-stage projects eligible for additional support under the scheme.

IDEAPOOL 2026 is an innovation platform for individuals and startups working on sustainable solutions. Participants can present their ideas to a community of innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers, compete for a total prize pool of ₹2.5 lakh, and gain incubation support.

The Ten Minute Million Challenge (TTMM) 2026 gives startups an opportunity to pitch their venture directly to leading investors and potentially secure on-the-spot funding of up to ₹35 lakh. Selected founders get just 10 minutes to present their startup and convince the investor panel.

The STPI IGNITE Open Challenge Program 2026 invites startups and innovators developing Industry 4.0 technologies to build, validate and scale innovative solutions. Selected participants can receive financial assistance of up to ₹15 lakh, along with incubation support, advanced technology facilities, mentorship and industry connections.

C-CAMP is inviting Indian startups with field-ready climate solutions at TRL 6 or above to apply for collaborative validation support of up to ₹50 lakh. The program focuses on climate innovations across Environment, Health and Agriculture, helping startups generate real-world evidence, strengthen adoption potential and prepare for scale.

GENESIS Pilot 2.0 supports technology startups from Tier-II and Tier-III cities that are ready for real-world deployment. Eligible startups can receive funding support of up to ₹40 lakh against qualifying Pilot Purchase Orders (POs) or Work Orders (WOs).

GENESIS Pilot 2.0 supports eligible technology startups with funding of up to ₹40 lakh per startup against eligible Pilot and Purchase Orders (POs) / Work Orders (WOs), helping innovative solutions move from development toward real-world deployment and adoption.