Startups across various sectors, including healthcare, agritech, finance, sustainable agriculture, and more, are presented with a wide array of grants and funding opportunities to fuel their growth and innovation. Below is a curated list of key programs designed to support early-stage ventures in scaling their operations, accessing mentorship, and securing the financial resources necessary to bring their groundbreaking technologies to market.

1. BIRAC BioNEST 2024 – (SRM DEI)

Description

• SRM DEI BioNEST, launched under BIRAC’s BioNEST initiative, offers state-of-the-art wet lab infrastructure and biotech-specific incubation support.

• Focus areas include healthcare, agriculture, industrial biotech, and environmental biotechnology.

Eligibility

Open to:

• Biotech startups & entrepreneurs

• Innovators in healthcare, agri-tech, industrial & environmental biotech

• Early-stage ventures seeking incubation, mentorship & wet lab access

Fund Amount

• BIRAC supports BioNEST incubators through grant-in-aid for infrastructure & operations

• Startups may access up to ₹30 Lakhs equity-based funding under the SEED Fund Scheme (for post-Proof-of-Concept ventures)

Sector

• Healthcare & Life Sciences

• Agriculture & Agri-Tech

• Industrial Biotech

• Environmental Biotech

Deadline

• Application Deadline: May 31, 2025

Apply Now : https://srmdei.accubate.app/ext/form/2984/1/apply

2. GS10KW – FINANCE FOR GROWTH PROGRAM

Description

• Finance for Growth under the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women program helps women entrepreneurs gain financial knowledge to access capital and scale their businesses.

• The program is delivered by NSRCEL at IIM Bangalore, featuring expert-led modules, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

Eligibility

• Exclusively for GS10KW alumni

• Women entrepreneurs leading established businesses

• Must be seeking to build financial capabilities and explore funding avenues

Fund Amount

• No direct funding, but prepares participants to access external capital

• GS10KW aims to help ~200 entrepreneurs raise ₹850 Cr (~US$100M) from investors to expand operations and generate jobs

Program Highlights

• Basic Module (4 weeks): Blended learning with online self-paced and live sessions covering finance fundamentals

• Advanced Module: In-person week at IIM Bangalore for select participants, focusing on advanced financial strategy

• National Finance Festival: Networking event with investors, industry leaders, and fellow entrepreneurs

Deadline

• Application Deadline: May 31, 2025

Apply Now : https://nsrcel.accubate.app/ext/form/2816/1/apply

3. AIC GOA Venture Growth Program

Description

• The AIC GOA Venture Growth Program supports early-stage startups with mentorship, strategic guidance, and funding opportunities.

• Hosted by the Atal Incubation Centre at Goa Institute of Management (AIC-GIM), the program helps startups scale their operations.

Eligibility

• Stage: Early-stage ventures seeking growth and expansion

• Sector: Open to startups from any sector

• Location: Startups across India are welcome

Fund Amount

• Funding opportunities ranging from ₹5 lakh to ₹4 crore based on growth stage and needs

Sector

• Technology

• Healthcare

• Education

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Sustainability

• Fintech

• Consumer Goods

Deadline

• Application Deadline: May 31, 2025

Apply Now : https://aicgim.accubate.app/ext/form/1982/1/apply

4. IIM KASHIPUR RABI PROGRAM 2025 – SAHAS (PRE-SEED STAGE)

Description

• RABI Program 2025 by FIED at IIM Kashipur supports early-stage agritech startups under the RKVY-RAFTAAR scheme.

• Offers funding, mentorship, and ecosystem support to scale innovative agritech solutions.

Eligibility

• Must be a registered legal entity in India

• Pre-seed stage startups (ideation or early development)

• Sector focus: Agritech, sustainable farming, rural innovation

• Founding team must show commitment and clarity of vision

• Solution must be innovative and agriculture-centric

Fund Amount

• Grant-in-aid up to ₹5 Lakhs for product/service development

• Mentorship, training, and ecosystem access included

Sector

• Sustainable Agriculture & Crop Yield Improvement

• Farming Mechanization & Allied Tech

• FoodTech, Food Processing, and Value Addition

• Agri Supply Chain & Logistics

• Post-Harvest and Value Chain Innovation

Deadline

• Application Deadline: June 26, 2025

Apply Now :https://fied.accubate.app/ext/form/3456/1/apply

5. IIM Kashipur RABI Program 2025 – SEED STAGE

Description

• The RABI Program 2025 – Seed Stage supports early-stage agritech startups with validated products or services.

• Hosted by FIED at IIM Kashipur, the program offers mentorship, strategic guidance, and funding opportunities to help startups scale.

Eligibility

• Stage: Startups at Seed Stage with a validated product or service and initial market traction

• Sector: Agriculture and Agritech (including sustainable farming, food processing, agri-logistics, rural innovation)

• Location: Open to startups across India

Fund Amount

• Startups may access funding ranging from ₹5 lakh to ₹4 crore, based on their growth stage and needs, to help scale their operations and hit major milestones.

Sector

• Agriculture

• Mechanization

• Post-Harvest & FoodTech

• Supply Chain & Agri-Logistics

Deadline

• Application Deadline: June 27, 2025

Apply Now : https://fied.accubate.app/ext/form/3456/1/apply