Fuel Your Startup: Explore Grant & Funding Opportunities Live - May

Your guide to navigating live grants, funding programs, and resources tailored for early-stage founders.

5 May 2025

Startups across various industries, including healthcare, tech, climate action, and agriculture, have access to numerous grants and funding opportunities designed to foster innovation and growth. Below is a compilation of prominent programs to help startups scale and bring their ideas to market:

1. Saamarthya 4.0 Growth Incubation Program by IIHMR Startups

Description

Saamarthya 4.0 is a 4 to 6-month growth incubation program designed to support startups in the post-MVP or revenue-generating stage within the healthcare and wellness sectors. The program offers mentorship, funding opportunities, market access, and business acceleration workshops to help startups scale their ventures.

Eligibility

Startups must meet the following criteria:

Operate in the healthcare and wellness segment.
Be a registered entity in India (Private Ltd., Partnership, or LLP).
Be in the post-MVP or revenue-generating stage.
Address critical national or social problems with innovative and scalable solutions.

Fund Amount

Selected startups may receive undisclosed grant or funding support to scale their ventures.
Participants get startup support services worth USD 20,000 from partners like AWS, Zoho, Razorpay, and more.

Sector

Telehealth & Telemedicine
Digital Therapeutics & New Business Models
Wellness & Organic Products
Tech-led Innovations in Healthcare
Medical Tourism & Healthcare Analytics
mHealth
Billing & Fintech

Deadline

Application Deadline: May 10, 2025

Apply Now : https://iihmrstartups.com/incubation-programme/

2. Open Challenge Program (OCP) for GIS Applications (incl. Drone Technology)

Description

The Open Challenge Program by STPI under the OctaNE cluster supports aspiring and early-stage tech entrepreneurs in GIS applications and drone technology.
Hosted at the Itanagar CoE, it offers infrastructure, mentorship, seed funding, and growth support services.

Eligibility

Must be a Private Limited Company, Registered Partnership Firm, or LLP in India, incorporated within the last 10 years.
Annual turnover should not exceed ₹100 crore in any financial year since incorporation.
Should not be formed by splitting or reconstructing an existing business.
Must focus on innovation, product/service improvement, and potential for employment or wealth creation.

Fund Amount

Selected startups can receive funding support of up to ₹25 lakh.
Additional benefits include mentorship, networking, and advanced infrastructure access.

Sector

The program specifically targets startups working in:

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Drone Technology

Deadline

Application Deadline: May 10, 2025

Apply Now : https://sayuj.net/apply-contest/octane-itanage-ocp1

3. Open Challenge Program (OCP - Health)

Description

The OCP – Health program by STPI supports early-stage tech entrepreneurs in the healthcare sector.
It provides a platform to develop innovative solutions for critical healthcare challenges.

Eligibility

Legal Status: Private Limited Company, Registered Partnership Firm, or LLP in India.
Age of Startup: Early to growth stage of development.
Sector Focus: Innovations in the healthcare sector.
Location: Open to startups across India, especially the Northeast region.
Commitment: Willingness to participate in the 6-month accelerator program.

Fund Amount

The program offers funding support of up to ₹25 Lakh to selected startups.
The funding aims to accelerate product development, market entry, and scaling operations.

Sector

Telemedicine
Medical Devices
Health IT Solutions
Diagnostics
Wellness Technologies

Deadline

Application Deadline: May 14, 2025

Apply Now : https://sayuj.net/apply-contest/OCP-Gangtok

4. RAISE – Climate Cohort 2025 by AIC RAISE

Description

The RAISE – Climate Cohort 2025 supports startups developing solutions to tackle climate change challenges.
It offers tailored support for startups focused on climate resilience, sustainability, and environmental impact.

Eligibility

Legal Status: Private Limited Company, Registered Partnership Firm, or LLP in India.
Stage: Early to growth stage of development.
Sector Focus: Innovations in the climate action sector.
Location: Open to startups across India, with a focus on the Northeast region.
Commitment: Willingness to participate in the 6-month accelerator program.

Fund Amount

The program offers funding support of up to ₹25 Lakh to selected startups.
The funding aims to accelerate product development, market entry, and scaling operations in the climate action sector.

Sector

Climate resilience and adaptation
Sustainable energy solutions
Carbon footprint reduction technologies
Circular economy initiatives
Environmental monitoring and analytics

Deadline

Application Deadline: May 14, 2025

Apply Now :https://aicraise.accubate.app/ext/form/3418/1/apply

5. MSInS Mentoring Program 2025

Description

The MSInS Mentoring Program 2025 by Maharashtra State Innovation Society offers voluntary mentorship to startups across Maharashtra.
It aims to enhance startup growth, innovation, and sustainability through strategic advice, industry insights, and networking opportunities.

Eligibility

Experience: Significant experience in relevant industries.
Commitment: Willingness to provide voluntary guidance to startups.
Expertise: Knowledge in business development, technology, marketing, finance, or operations.

Fund Amount

Recognition: Mentors receive recognition from MSInS and associated platforms.
Networking: Opportunities to network with professionals and startups.
Satisfaction: Personal fulfillment from contributing to startup growth and innovation.

Deadline

Application Deadline: May 15, 2025

Apply Now : https://msins.accubate.app/ext/form/3432/1/apply

6. ABIS – TBI- RAFTAAR -R-ABI Program

Description

The ABIS – TBI- RAFTAAR -R-ABI Program supports agripreneurs and startups in agriculture and allied sectors in Tamil Nadu.
It provides training, mentorship, and seed funding to help convert innovative ideas into marketable products.

Eligibility

Graduates with innovative ideas in agriculture and allied sectors, and UG/PG students interested in agribusiness entrepreneurship.
Applicants must be willing to participate in the 60-day full-time Agripreneurship Orientation Program (AOP) at ABIS-TBI, TNAU.

Fund Amount

Individual Entrepreneurs may be eligible for up to ₹5 lakh under the RKVY-RAFTAAR scheme.
UG/PG Students may be eligible for up to ₹4 lakh to support the development and commercialization of innovative agribusiness ideas.

Sector