Discovery Directory
Browse Indian Startup Schemes & Grants
A comprehensive, human-verified database of 508+ funding opportunities, state seed funds, central grants, and cloud credits. Search and filter to map your eligibility.
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State Scheme Human Verified
Maharashtra Women Startup Scheme
Grant support for women-led startups in Maharashtra.
Funding Support ₹1 lakh–₹25 lakh grant
Deadline Open / Rolling
Maharashtra
Apply & Diagnostics Startup Competition Human Verified
Maharashtra Startup Week
State procurement-linked pilot funding for startups.
Funding Support Work order up to ₹15 lakh
Deadline Open / Rolling
Maharashtra
Apply & Diagnostics State Scheme Human Verified
T-Fund / T-Hub Startup Funding Support
Telangana state-backed startup funding and incubation access.
Funding Support ₹25 lakh–₹1 crore
Deadline Open / Rolling
Telangana
Apply & Diagnostics State Scheme Human Verified
TANFUND / StartupTN Funding Platform
Tamil Nadu investor and funding access platform.
Funding Support Up to ₹50 lakh matching grant/equity support where eligible
Deadline Open / Rolling
Tamil Nadu
Apply & Diagnostics State Scheme Human Verified
ELEVATE 2026
Karnataka state grant for innovative startups.
Funding Support Up to ₹50 lakh grant-in-aid
Deadline Open / Rolling
Karnataka
Apply & Diagnostics State Scheme Human Verified
KSUM Early Stage and Scale-up Funding
Kerala state startup funding through KSUM.
Funding Support Up to ₹25 lakh scale-up seed; up to ₹50 lakh SISFS-linked support
Deadline Open / Rolling
Kerala
Apply & Diagnostics VC Program Human Verified
IN-SPACe Space Sector Fund
Government-backed venture capital pool for Indian space startups.
Funding Support Reported ₹10 crore–₹60 crore per startup
Deadline Open / Rolling
All India
Apply & Diagnostics Research Grant Human Verified
DRDO Technology Development Fund
DRDO funding support for defence technology development.
Funding Support Up to ₹1 crore for startup projects under eligible calls
Deadline Open / Rolling
All India
Apply & Diagnostics Government Scheme Human Verified
Innovations for Defence Excellence — DISC / Open Challenge
Defence innovation grant for startups and MSMEs.
Funding Support Up to ₹1.5 crore; up to ₹10 crore under iDEX Prime
Deadline 30 Sept 2026
All India
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