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DeepTech and AI Startups in India 2026 Grant
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In context
This call is open to startups and small and medium-sized businesses, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Coverage is read from the notice itself: India.
This is an 18-month incubation and seed-funding program for DeepTech and AI startups in India, offering up to Rs. 50 lakhs (~$6K USD equivalent), GPU infrastructure, mentoring, and go-to-market support across AgriTech, HealthTech, Forestry, Environment, and Mining sectors. Eligible applicants are Indian private companies, partnerships, or LLPs incorporated within 10-20 years with a proof of concept, prototype, or early traction.
About this grant
The Open Challenge Program is seeking applications to support innovative DeepTech and AI startups in India through funding, incubation, and growth support. The program focuses on emerging sectors including AgriTech, HealthTech, Forestry and Environment, and Mining, aiming to help startups go from idea to traction with GPU infrastructure, seed funding, expert mentoring, go-to-market support, and IPR guidance. NERVE CoE, a MeitY-backed deep tech incubator located at STPI Nagpur IT Park, offers an 18-month program with seed funding up to Rs. …
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