Grants & Accelerators

Table of Contents

1. ✅ Received Grants
2. 🔄 Applied / In Process
3. 🎯 Priority: Next to Apply
4. 🌍 International Relocation Programs
5. 🔍 To Check Eligibility
6. ☁️ Cloud Credits & Non-Monetary Benefits
7. 💼 Investments & Accelerators (Equity-Based)
8. 📚 Aggregators & Resource Lists
9. ⏸️ Currently Ineligible
10. ⏰ Closed / Upcoming
11. 🕐 Next Time Consideration
12. ❌ Rejected
13. ❌ Not Interested

1. ✅ Received Grants

1.1 Gov of Gujarat SSIP 2.0

• Amount: ₹2.5L (received ₹2.5L)
• Location: Gujarat Only
• Type: Idea-based grant
• Status: ✅ Completed

1.2 NIDHI PRAYAS

• Amount: ₹2.5-10L (received ₹8L)
• Provider: Central Government
• Purpose: Prototyping
• Eligibility: Age 18+, not received any grant from Nidhi Prayas before
• Status: ✅ Completed
• Links:
  • https://ahduni.edu.in/academics/schools-centres/venturestudio/startup-opportunities/nidhi-prayas/
  • https://iic.pdeu.ac.in/goi_funding/nidhi-prayas/

2. 🔄 Applied / In Process

2.1 Gov of Gujarat Srujan S4

• Amount: ₹2.5-10L
• Type: Rolling
• Location: Gujarat (Ahmedabad i-Hub)
• Fit: HIGH
• Perks: Equity-free seed grant for prototyping/commercialization; mentorship, demo days
• Note: Slow screening process
• Link: ihubgujarat.in
• Status: 🔄 In Process

2.2 Thiel Fellowship (USA)

• Amount: $200,000 over 2 years
• Type: Rolling
• Fit: HIGH
• Perks: No equity, stay-at-home option, Silicon Valley mentors
• Eligibility: Up to age 22
• Network: Thiel alumni & investors
• Link: thielfellowship.org
• Status: 🔄 In Process

2.3 NSRCEL Campus Founders (IIM Bangalore)

• Application ID: NSRC-578352
• Amount: ₹0.5-7.5L
• Deadline: 15 Sept 2025
• Fit: HIGH
• Location: Bangalore
• Duration: 4 months
• Perks: Equity-free grants, incubation, AWS/Azure credits, mentorship
• Hidden Value: IIMB brand, peer cohort, investor access
• Link: https://nsrcel.org/campus-founders/
• Status: 🔄 In Process

2.4 NLnet Foundation (PET/Internet)

• Application ID: 2025-10-606
• Amount: €5K–€50K
• Deadline: Oct 1 2025
• Fit: HIGH
• Location: Remote
• Duration: Milestone-based
• Focus: Privacy/security, self-hosted AI/edge infra
• Link: https://nlnet.nl/propose/
• Status: 🔄 In Process

2.5 Nasscom Foundation

Emailed asking them.

3. 🎯 Priority: Next to Apply

3.1 India - Government Grants

Startup India Seed Fund (SISFS)

• Grant: Up to ₹20L (POC/Product dev/trials)
• Investment: Up to ₹50L (equity/debt)
• Eligibility:
  • No minimum education
  • Not received >₹10L from any scheme
  • DPIIT registration required
• Links:
  • https://seedfund.startupindia.gov.in/about
  • https://ahduni.edu.in/academics/schools-centres/venturestudio/startup-opportunities/start-up-india-seed-fund-scheme-sisfs/
  • https://iic.pdeu.ac.in/goi_funding/startup-india-seed-fund-scheme-sisfs/

MeitY TIDE 2.0 (India)

• Amount: ₹10L–₹25L (via TBI)
• Type: Rolling/cohorts
• Fit: HIGH
• Focus: AI/IoT/ICT startups
• Perks: Idea–PoC–MVP grants via MeitY-accredited incubators
• Link: https://www.meity.gov.in

NSRCEL Launchpad

• Amount: Up to ₹5L
• Links:
  • https://nsrcel.org/launchpad/
  • https://nsrcel.accubate.app/ext/form/6893/1/apply

WTFund

• Amount: Up to ₹20L
• Type: Cohort-based (2025 closed but form open)
• Fit: HIGH
• Location: Mumbai
• Mentor: Nikhil Kamath network
• Hidden Value: Fintech-savvy VC access, ~20 portfolio startups
• Link: https://www.allthingswtf.com/wtfund

3.2 🌐 International - Open Source / Privacy

Internet Freedom Fund (Open Technology Fund)

• Amount: $10K–$900K
• Type: Year-round
• Fit: HIGH
• Location: Global
• Focus: Censorship resistance, privacy tools, secure infrastructure
• Link: https://www.opentech.fund/funds/internet-freedom-fund/

Information Controls Fellowship Program (OTF)

• Type: Annual
• Focus: Research on repressive information controls & countermeasures
• Link: https://www.opentech.fund/fellowships/icfp/

UNICEF Venture Fund (Open Source)

• Amount: Up to $100K equity-free
• Type: Rolling
• Fit: MEDIUM-HIGH
• Location: Global (LMIC focus)
• Duration: ~12 months
• Requirement: Must be open source
• Link: https://www.unicef.org/innovation/venturefund

Mozilla Technology Fund

• Amount: $10K–$100K
• Type: Thematic calls
• Fit: HIGH
• Location: Global
• Focus: Privacy, trustworthy AI, open source
• Link: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/moss/

Filecoin Foundation Grants

• Amount: Variable
• Type: Rolling/RFPs
• Fit: MEDIUM-HIGH
• Location: Global
• Focus: Decentralized storage/web, data sovereignty
• Link: https://grants.filecoin.io/

3.3 👨‍🎓 International - Youth Fellowships

Emergent Ventures (Mercatus Center)

• Amount: $1K–$50K
• Type: Rolling
• Fit: HIGH
• Perks: Quick review (~2 weeks), no equity/overhead
• Mentor: Tyler Cowen
• Eligibility: 13+ (no upper limit)
• Application: Simple (1-2 page proposal)
• Link: https://www.mercatus.org/emergent-ventures

Z Fellows (USA)

• Amount: $10,000
• Type: Rolling (cohorts every ~2 months)
• Fit: HIGH
• Perks: 1-week Silicon Valley retreat
• Mentors: Peter Thiel, Jack Altman, Naval Ravikant
• Hidden Value: Lifetime mentorship, $10K convertible note @ $1B valuation
• Application: Moderate (video + interview)
• Link: https://zfellows.com

Motwani Jadeja Foundation Fellowship

• Links:
  • https://mjf.world/how-to-apply-for-mjf-fellows/
  • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1g8wmWxD4UY_lR0vMP4jYGL81PDl572TQjKudigH08_g/viewform

776 Foundation

• Amount: Up to $100K
• Mission: Young people building a better future
• Link: https://www.776.org

OSV Fellowships

• Amount: $100K
• Link: https://www.osv.llc/fellowships

3.4 🤖 International - AI Safety / Effective Altruism

Effective Altruism Funds

• Amount: $1K-$500K
• Link: https://funds.effectivealtruism.org/apply-for-funding
• Email: funds@effectivealtruism.org

Survival & Flourishing Fund (SFF)

• Mission: Long-term survival and flourishing of sentient life
• Link: https://survivalandflourishing.fund

Secure AI Grant (Foresight Institute)

• Focus: AI risks (security tech, automating research, multi-agent security, neurotech)
• Link: https://foresight.org/grants/secure-ai-grant/

4. 🌍 International Relocation Programs

K-Startup Grand Challenge (Korea)

• Stipend: ₩3.5M/month + housing + flights
• Type: Annual (2025 TBA)
• Fit: HIGH
• Location: Pangyo Techno Valley
• Perks: Free office, housing, visa & airfare support
• Eligibility: ✅ International, under-25 OK
• Link: https://www.k-startupgc.org

Poland Prize (PARP)

• Amount: PLN 300k–500k + soft-landing
• Type: Cohort-based
• Fit: HIGH
• Perks: Relocation support, mentors, partnerships
• Eligibility: ✅ Non-EU founders targeted
• Link: https://www.parp.gov.pl

Cyberport Incubation Programme (Hong Kong)

• Amount: Up to HKD 500,000 equity-free
• Type: Rolling/cohorts
• Fit: MEDIUM-HIGH
• Perks: Office, mentors, visa support
• Eligibility: ✅ International startups
• Link: https://www.cyberport.hk/en/programmes/entrepreneurs/cyberport_incubation_programme

Startup Terrace (Taiwan)

• Perks: Free co-living + office + services
• Type: Periodic calls
• Fit: HIGH
• Note: Budget for travel/visa costs
• Link: https://en.startupterrace.tw

Hub71 Incentive Program (Abu Dhabi)

• Duration: Up to 2 years
• Perks: Housing + health insurance + office
• Type: Batches
• Fit: HIGH
• Coverage: Living costs for founders/core team
• Eligibility: ✅ Global founders
• Link: https://hub71.com/programs/incentive-program

Start-Up Chile (Ignite/Build)

• Amount: Up to ~$90K equity-free
• Type: Cohorts
• Fit: MEDIUM-HIGH
• Perks: Grant + visa + soft-landing, LATAM network
• Eligibility: ✅ International teams, English OK
• Link: https://startupchile.org

Electropreneur Park (ESDM)

• Amount: Up to ₹50L (grants/services mix)
• Type: Cohorts
• Fit: MEDIUM-HIGH
• Focus: ESDM-focused incubation
• Perks: Lab access, mentoring, investor connects
• Link: https://electropreneurpark.org

5. 🔍 To Check Eligibility

5.1 Individual Programs

NXP Startups Program

• Link: https://www.nxp.com/company/about-nxp/startups-x-nxp:STARTUPS-X-NXP#Stages

Atal New India Challenge (ANIC)

• Amount: ₹50L–₹1 Cr
• Type: Periodic calls
• Fit: HIGH
• Duration: 12-24 months
• Focus: Deeptech (climate, AI)
• Brand: NITI Aayog
• Link: aim.gov.in/anic

Bharat Innovation Fund

• Link: https://bharat.fund/innovation/bif.html

Western Union Fellowship

• Target: Marginalized/refugee/displaced people
• Link: https://watson.is/western-union-global-fellowship-program/

Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge

• Amount: Variable prizes
• Type: Rolling competition
• Location: Global
• Fit: HIGH
• Perks: Travel + accommodation + stipend + visa
• Focus: Deep tech
• Link: https://hello-tomorrow.org/global-challenge/

Jio GenNext

• Links:
  • https://www.jiogennext.com
  • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYgaS76sLy56Yd3khhT7klJqknRHlwiPFwgCuB2dh-pzvH-g/viewform

Plug and Play Tech Center

• Link: https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/innovation-services/startups

EWOR Ideation Fellowship

• Link: https://www.ewor.com/ideation-fellowship

Echoing Green Fellowship

• Link: https://echoinggreen.org/fellowship/

UK AISI Alignment Project

• Link: https://alignmentproject.aisi.gov.uk/how-to-apply

5.2 Incubator/Accelerator Programs

1. SINE IIT Bombay - https://sineiitb.org/programs/
2. PIEDS BITS Pilani - https://pieds-bitspilani.org
3. Ahmedabad University Venture Studio - https://ahduni.edu.in/academics/schools-centres/venturestudio/programmes/funding-programmes/
4. GUSEC (Gujarat University) - https://gusec.edu.in
5. iCreate
   • https://icreate.org.in/programs/
   • https://icreate.accubate.app/ext/form/3861/1/apply
6. Mission Startup Karnataka - https://www.missionstartupkarnataka.org/funding
7. Start In UP - https://startinup.up.gov.in/funding/
8. India Science & Technology Scholarships - https://www.indiascienceandtechnology.gov.in/nurturing-minds/scholarships/graduation

6. ☁️ Cloud Credits & Non-Monetary Benefits

Google Cloud for Startups

• Credits: $20K-$100K (up to ~$200K)
• Type: Rolling
• Fit: HIGH
• Duration: 2 years
• Perks: Technical support, Cloud labs, BigQuery credits
• Link: https://cloud.google.com/startup/apply

Google AI First Accelerator

• Duration: 3 months equity-free
• Target: AI-first startups (Seed to Series A) in India
• Focus: Core AI products/foundational models
• Links:
  • https://startup.google.com/programs/accelerator/ai-first/india/
  • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEuq_Sd-hKe5mDDj5P-xU073MU2tMWJaPQtGvVB4vIsiAukA/viewform
• Status: Currently closed (fill for next time)

Microsoft for Startups

• Credits: $5K–$150K Azure
• Type: Rolling
• Fit: HIGH
• Duration: 1–2 years
• Perks: Enterprise network access (co-sell), AI dev tools
• Free tier: $5K if no VC backing
• Application: Simple (online)
• Link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/startups

AWS Startups Credits

• Credits: Up to $1K
• Link: https://aws.amazon.com/startups/credits#packages

NVIDIA Inception Program

• Type: Rolling (free membership)
• Fit: MEDIUM (high for AI/ML hardware)
• Perks: DLI training credits, devkit discounts, co-marketing
• ROI: Access to hardware at subsidized cost
• Application: Simple (online)
• Link: https://www.nvidia.com/en-in/startups

7. 💼 Investments & Accelerators (Equity-Based)

7.1 Top Tier International

1. Y Combinator
2. Techstars
3. 500 Startups - https://500.co/founders/flagship
4. Berkeley SkyDeck - $200K investment - https://skydeck.berkeley.edu/apply/

7.2 Founder Programs

1. Antler India - https://www.antler.co/residency/india#tabs (AI Residency Track)
2. Entrepreneurs First - https://www.joinef.com

7.3 India-Based

1. 100x VC
2. We Founder Circle
3. Faad Network
4. Let's Venture
5. India Accelerator (Nikhil Suthar)
6. JITO Incubation
   • https://incubation.jitojiif.com/
   • https://www.jitojiif.com/jito-angel-network/index.html
7. FITT IIT Delhi (Equity only)
   • https://fitt-iitd.in/web/programs
   • https://fitt.accubate.app/ext/form/3403/1/apply
8. IIMA Ventures
   • https://ahmedabad.iimaventures.com
   • https://gp12pzj7qtu.typeform.com/to/JaD9VWAz
9. NIDHI SSP (Seed Support Programme)
   • Amount: ₹20-50L (up to ₹1 Cr)
   • Mode: CCD or equity-linked instrument. Not a grant
   • Scope: Scale-up, commercialisation, market trials
   • DPIIT required and 3 months incubation
   • Link: https://ahduni.edu.in/academics/schools-centres/venturestudio/programmes/funding-programmes/nidhi-ssp-seed-support-programme/

7.4 Other

1. MicroVentures - https://microventures.com/startups
2. Creators (e.g., LTT)

9. 📚 Aggregators & Resource Lists

• 144 Family Offices (Early Stage) - https://www.thevccorner.com/p/144-family-offices-that-cut-pre-seed
• Open Philanthropy Grants - https://www.openphilanthropy.org/grants
• OTF Alternative Sources - https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/appendix-iv-alternative-sources-of-support
• Merge Club Guide - https://merge.club/guide
• Sayuj.net - https://sayuj.net/explore
• Global Scholarships - https://theglobalscholarship.org/scholarships
• Abroad Scholarships - https://theglobalscholarship.org/abroad-scholarships
• IIE Scholarships (India) - https://www.iie.org/scholarships-programs/?iie-audience-country=india&pag=1
• Programs List - https://danqingz.github.io/blog/2024/04/03/programs.html
• VCs Investing in India - https://app.folk.app/shared/VC-investing-in-India-YM4App0M23dLbYAocwPY3gMRPHR8VXkX
• Accubate Programs - https://www.accubate.app/en/programs
• Best Startup Accelerators - https://startupsavant.com/best-startup-accelerators
• IndiaAI Investment Funds - https://indiaai.gov.in/investment-funds
• Comprehensive Program List - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nxUV2DUghexIHoWnZTy7WX5z2Qu7aFcOx00kOn7Nub8/preview
• Atlas Fellowship Resource Gallery - https://atlasfellowship.notion.site/Atlas-Fellowship-Resource-Gallery-03f271bdf955472da4b2a5a6f326ad83

9. ⏸️ Currently Ineligible (Track for Future)

NIDHI EIR (Entrepreneur-in-Residence)

• Amount: ₹10k-30k/month (₹1.2L-3.6L total)
• Type: Rolling
• Fit: HIGH
• Location: Select TBIs in India
• Duration: 12 months
• Perks: Stipend + co-working + mentoring
• Requirement: UnderGraduate Degree
• Hidden Value: DST fellowship, living cost coverage, networking
• Link: https://nidhi.dst.gov.in/nidhieir

Technology Development Board (TDB) Grants

• Amount: ₹50L+
• Type: Rolling
• Fit: HIGH
• Focus: R&D for AI/hardware
• Application: Complex
• Link: https://tdb.gov.in/call-proposal-empowering-tech-startups

MeitY SAMRIDH 2.0

• Requirement: Min ₹40L hard commitment from Angel/VC
• Type: Matching co-investment
• Links:
  • https://meitysamridh.iimuic.org
  • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGAWLtUrdcqg41SXiNyNt0y-Fr2rm3K8IMwoIqG3R3i3JUjQ/viewform

Samarth Incubation Program – Cohort II

• Amount: ₹5L
• Deadline: 12 Sep 2025
• Fit: HIGH
• Requirement: DPIIT registration
• Location: Delhi/Bengaluru
• Duration: 6 months
• Focus: Cybersecurity/AI/privacy tech
• Link: https://cdot.sayuj.net

1517 Fund Medici

• Location: North America only
• Team: Ex Thiel Fellowship managers
• Link: https://www.1517fund.com/medici

10. ⏰ Closed / Upcoming

1. LocalHost HQ (Closed)

   • Free housing, meals, flights, cloud credits
   • https://localhosthq.com/campuses/bengaluru

2. Westerwelle Young Founders Program (Opens January)

   • https://westerwelle-foundation.com/programs/young-founders-program/

3. Halcyon House (Closed)

   • https://www.halcyonhouse.org/programs/

4. Roddenberry Prize (Closed)

   • https://roddenberryprize.org

5. Foresight Fellowship (2026 application closed)

   • 1 year duration
   • https://foresight.org/engage/fellowship/

6. Inflection Grants (Next cohort opening)

   • $2K, Very Cool program
   • https://www.inflectiongrants.com

7. AI Policy Fellowship 2025 (Closed)

   • https://www.iaps.ai/fellowship

8. TOGETHER 6.0 (Closed)

   • https://schulich.yorku.ca/together/
   • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1va_ovvhdX8A5DicTD-xcNuhorYYoZzq61KNZ2rZDZf4/edit

9. OpenAI Grove (Closed)

   • https://openai.com/index/openai-grove/

Maybe Inactive, Have to check

10. Intel India Maker Lab - Innovation Grant

• Amount: ₹15-30L
• Deadline: Rolling basis
• Fit: HIGH 🎯 - Edge computing, hardware
• Support: FULL ✅
• Location: India
• Duration: 12 months
• Perks: Intel technology access, mentorship
• Complexity: Medium
• Link: https://www.intel.in/

11. 🕐 Next Time Consideration

11.1 Solo Club

• Link: https://www.solo.club/
• Status: 🕐 Application will be considered for next year

11.2 ODF (On Deck Fellowship)

• Link: https://www.joinodf.com/
• Status: 🕐 Application will be considered for next year

12. ❌ Rejected

12.1 Pluto 2

• Amount: Unknown
• Link: https://joinpluto.io/apply
• Deadline: Oct 3
• Status: ❌ Rejected

13. ❌ Not Interested

• Civics Unplugged - https://www.civicsunplugged.org/programs

• Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE)

  • Amount: ₹Upto 10L award
  • Deadline: Annual cycles
  • Fit: Not (For Doc/PostDoc/ or Age 10-15)
  • Link: https://www.online-inspire.gov.in/

• BIRAC (Biotechnology Ignition Grant) - Tech Component

  • Amount: ₹50L
  • Deadline: Rolling
  • Fit: LOW ⚠️ - Biotech focus but has tech infrastructure component
  • Support: FULL ✅
  • Location: India
  • Duration: 18 months
  • Complexity: Medium
  • Link: https://birac.nic.in/
  • I have another idea of Ozone Sterilizer which uses air water and electricity to create ozone water which is a FDA approved sanitizer.

Qualcomm Design in India Challenge

• Amount: $100K (₹82L+)
• Deadline: Annual (Usually Q2)
• Fit: MEDIUM 📊 - Hardware focus
• Support: FULL ✅ - Mentorship + funding
• Location: India
• Duration: 6-12 months
• Perks: Qualcomm mentorship, global exposure
• Complexity: High - Competitive
• Link: https://www.qualcomm.com/company/locations/india

Quick Filter Legend

• ✅ Received - Already completed/received
• 🔄 In Process - Currently applied/being processed
• 🎯 Priority - Should apply next
• 🔍 Check - Need to verify eligibility
• ⏸️ Track - Currently ineligible but track for future
• ⏰ Monitor - Closed but opening later
• ❌ Skip - Not interested

Fit Levels: HIGH | MEDIUM-HIGH | MEDIUM | LOW