Geography lens

Startup opportunities available in Andhra Pradesh

State-specific and pan-India programmes that teams in Andhra Pradesh can explore right now.

Official source links and verification dates on every record.
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TDB · DST

India–Finland Joint Innovation Call 2026

A bilateral R&D call for Indian companies and Finnish partners working in sustainable energy, digital technologies, microelectronics and power electronics.

Up to ₹2.5Cr or 50% of eligible Indian project cost
Closes in 6 days
India · Finland collaboration
Early StageClimateTechEV
Verified 22 Aug 2026 99% source confidence
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FIPI · MyGov

Avinya’27 – Energy Startup Challenge

A national challenge for DPIIT-recognised energy startups working across hydrocarbons, renewable energy, low-carbon technologies and energy-sector digital innovation.

₹1L–₹3L cash prizes, plus showcase and ecosystem support
Closes in 24 days
Pan India
IdeaClimateTechEV
Verified 22 Aug 2026 98% source confidence
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iDEX · MoD

iDEX Open Challenge

An open innovation route for startups, MSMEs and innovators developing solutions relevant to national defence and security.

Grant support up to ₹1.5Cr
Closes in 39 days
Pan India
SeedDeepTechRobotics
Verified 22 Aug 2026 96% source confidence
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Startup India

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

A seed-support scheme delivered through eligible incubators to help eligible startups validate, trial and commercialise innovative ideas.

Up to ₹20L grant support; up to ₹50L via convertible instruments
No fixed deadline
Pan India
IdeaAgricultureAI
Verified 22 Aug 2026 90% source confidence
NewACTIVE

Startup India · SIDBI

Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS)

A government-backed fund-of-funds route that commits capital to eligible AIFs, which in turn invest in startups.

Indirect equity access through participating AIFs
No fixed deadline
Pan India
GrowthCross-sector
Verified 22 Aug 2026 92% source confidence
NewACTIVE

Startup India · SIDBI

Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0

A successor fund-of-funds mechanism intended to expand indirect investment access for Indian startups through fund managers.

Indirect equity access; investee selection is through supported funds
No fixed deadline
Pan India
GrowthCross-sector
Verified 22 Aug 2026 92% source confidence
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GeM

GeM Startup Runway

A government-procurement discovery and market-access route for startups offering innovative products or services.

Government procurement and market-access support
No fixed deadline
Pan India
SeedCross-sector
Verified 22 Aug 2026 92% source confidence
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DST · NIDHI

NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP)

Seed support delivered through selected incubators for technology-based startups progressing toward market validation and commercialisation.

Up to ₹1Cr per startup through selected incubators
No fixed deadline
Pan India
Pre-seedDeepTechBiotech
Verified 22 Aug 2026 92% source confidence
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DST · NIDHI

NIDHI PRAYAS 2.0

Prototype-development support for innovators and startups through PRAYAS Centres and Advanced PRAYAS Centres.

Up to ₹20L at PRAYAS Centres; up to ₹40L at Advanced PRAYAS Centres
No fixed deadline
Pan India
IdeaDeepTechBiotech
Verified 22 Aug 2026 92% source confidence
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BIRAC

Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG)

An early-stage biotech grant for innovators and startups developing proof-of-concept work in biotechnology and allied areas.

Grant support up to ₹50L under current guidelines
No fixed deadline
Pan India
IdeaBiotechHealthTech
Verified 22 Aug 2026 92% source confidence
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BIRAC

BIRAC Incubator SEED Fund

Seed funding support for biotech ventures delivered through the BIRAC incubator ecosystem.

Seed support through participating BIRAC incubators
No fixed deadline
Pan India
Pre-seedBiotechHealthTech
Verified 22 Aug 2026 86% source confidence
NewACTIVE

MeitY

Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme

A semiconductor and systems-design capacity-building programme that supports technology and startup development through participating institutions.

Semiconductor innovation and incubation support
No fixed deadline
Pan India
IdeaSemiconductorElectronics
Verified 22 Aug 2026 86% source confidence
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iDEX · MoD

Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)

A defence-innovation framework supporting startups, MSMEs and innovators through challenge-led product development and procurement pathways.

Challenge-linked grants and defence market access; calls vary
No fixed deadline
Pan India
SeedDefenceRobotics
Verified 22 Aug 2026 92% source confidence
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DRDO

Technology Development Fund (TDF)

A defence technology-development funding route for industry, MSMEs and startups working on indigenous defence systems and subsystems.

Defence technology-development grant support
No fixed deadline
Pan India
SeedDefenceDeepTech
Verified 22 Aug 2026 92% source confidence
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IN-SPACe

IN-SPACe Seed Fund Scheme

A seed-support pathway for Indian space-sector startups and innovators under the IN-SPACe ecosystem.

Space-sector seed support; confirm current call
No fixed deadline
Pan India
Pre-seedSpaceDeepTech
Verified 22 Aug 2026 92% source confidence
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DST · NIDHI

NIDHI Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR)

A fellowship and incubator-support programme for graduate students and early innovators pursuing technology entrepreneurship.

₹10K–₹30K monthly fellowship for up to 12 months
No fixed deadline
Pan India
IdeaCross-sector
Verified 22 Aug 2026 92% source confidence
NewACTIVE

DST · NIDHI

NIDHI Accelerator

A DST accelerator pathway intended to help technology startups access mentoring, networks and growth support.

Accelerator support; participating-program availability varies
No fixed deadline
Pan India
SeedCross-sector
Verified 22 Aug 2026 86% source confidence
NewACTIVE

BIRAC

BioAngels

A biotechnology investor-connect and angel-network initiative for innovation-led ventures.

Investor access and biotech venture support
No fixed deadline
Pan India
SeedBiotechHealthTech
Verified 22 Aug 2026 86% source confidence
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BIRAC

BioNEST Programme

A bio-incubation programme supporting entrepreneurship and technology scaling in biotechnology and allied domains.

Bio-incubation and ecosystem support
No fixed deadline
Pan India
IdeaBiotechHealthTech
Verified 22 Aug 2026 86% source confidence
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MSME

MSME Champions Scheme

A support framework for MSME competitiveness, technology upgrading and enterprise development.

MSME technology and enterprise support
No fixed deadline
Pan India
Early StageManufacturingCross-sector
Verified 22 Aug 2026 86% source confidence
NewACTIVE

MSME

International Cooperation Scheme

An MSME internationalisation pathway supporting participation in overseas markets, trade activity and cooperation opportunities.

International-market and cooperation support
No fixed deadline
Pan India
Early StageCross-sector
Verified 22 Aug 2026 86% source confidence
NewACTIVE

MSME

National SC-ST Hub Scheme

A supplier-development, capability-building and public-procurement support scheme for eligible SC/ST entrepreneurs.

Supplier development, capacity-building and market-access support
No fixed deadline
Pan India
IdeaCross-sector
Verified 22 Aug 2026 86% source confidence
NewACTIVE

AIM · NITI Aayog

Atal Incubation Centres (AICs)

A national incubator network providing startup founders with access to mentoring, facilities, networks and programmes.

Incubation and ecosystem support through AICs
No fixed deadline
Pan India
IdeaCross-sector
Verified 22 Aug 2026 86% source confidence
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MUDRA

Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)

A government-backed credit pathway for non-corporate, non-farm small and micro enterprises, including suitable startup businesses.

Business loan through participating lenders
No fixed deadline
Pan India
IdeaCross-sector
Verified 22 Aug 2026 92% source confidence
NewACTIVE

DFS

Stand-Up India

A bank-loan facilitation programme for eligible women and SC/ST entrepreneurs starting greenfield enterprises.

Greenfield-enterprise loan facilitation through banks
No fixed deadline
Pan India
IdeaCross-sector
Verified 22 Aug 2026 92% source confidence
NewACTIVE

IFSCA

IFSCA FinTech Incentive Scheme

A fintech innovation incentive pathway for eligible entities operating in the IFSC ecosystem.

Fintech innovation incentives; check current IFSCA terms
No fixed deadline
Pan India
SeedFinTechSaaS
Verified 22 Aug 2026 86% source confidence
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Animal Husbandry

National Livestock Mission

A livestock-enterprise and entrepreneurship support scheme relevant to eligible animal-husbandry and allied startups.

Livestock enterprise and capital support
No fixed deadline
Pan India
SeedAgricultureFoodTech
Verified 22 Aug 2026 86% source confidence