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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 25 days
Pan India
IdeaClimateTechEV
Verified 22 Aug 2026 98% source confidence
NewACTIVE

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
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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
NewACTIVE

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
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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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