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DeepTech and AI Startups (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.

Summary

NERVE CoE's Open Challenge Program supports DeepTech and AI-driven startups in India through an 18-month incubation programme offering infrastructure, mentorship, seed funding (up to Rs. 50 lakhs), and market access. The programme targets emerging sectors including AgriTech, HealthTech, Forestry, Environment, and Mining, with an equity-based model.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 2 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

NERVE CoE has launched the Open Challenge Program (OCP) to support DeepTech and AI-driven startups by providing infrastructure, funding, mentorship, and market access opportunities through its incubation programme in Nagpur. The programme focuses on emerging sectors including AgriTech, HealthTech, Forestry and Environment, and Mining. Applications are now open for Cohort 1 of the 18-month incubation programme hosted at STPI Nagpur. …

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