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Avaana – Startup India Grand Challenge for Deep Tech Innovation 2025-26

Administered by Avaana Capital, Startup India

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About this grant

The Avaana – Startup India Grand Challenge for Deep Tech Innovation 2025–26 is a nationwide flagship initiative designed to identify and empower breakthrough deep-tech innovators building solutions for India’s most critical strategic priorities. Now in its third edition, the Grand Challenge has emerged as one of India’s leading platforms for frontier technology startups, backed by policymakers, industry leaders, academia, and capital providers. The program enables startups to accelerate growth through national recognition, non-dilutive grant support, mentorship, and access to strategic partnerships. Selected startups benefit from monetary grants, expert-led masterclasses, mentorship from Grand Challenge partners, showcase opportunities at national forums, corporate cloud and technology credits, and access to follow-on funding and acceleration programs. The initiative aims to unify India’s frontier tech ecosystem and foster innovation-led growth toward a resilient and future-ready Bharat.

Key facts

Funding amount₹1 – ₹25.0M (non-repayable)
Deadline23 Feb 2026 (0 days remaining)
Grant typeGrant
Funding typeGrant
CountryIndia
RegionIndia
Funding bodyAvaana Capital, Startup India
IndustriesTechnology, Energy, Manufacturing, Environment

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

  • Startups and innovators working on deep-tech and frontier technology solutions
  • Solutions aligned with India’s national priorities and strategic imperatives
  • Applicants across energy & mobility, advanced manufacturing, space tech, AI & automation, next-generation materials, bioengineering, and research-stage innovation
  • Startups at early to growth stages with strong innovation depth and scalability potential

What the funding covers

  • Funding: Upto: ₹2.5 Cr

How to apply

  1. 1Apply online at https://www.startupgrantsindia.com/avaana-startup-india-grand-challenge-for-deep-tech-innovation-2025-26-322

Application tips

Apply on official website

Grant details are sourced from official public databases and reviewed weekly. Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines may change without notice. Always confirm details on the Avaana Capital, Startup India website before applying.

FUNDING AMOUNT₹1 – ₹25.0MNon-repayable grant
DEADLINE23 Feb 20260 days remaining
GRANT TYPEGrant
COUNTRYINIndia
REGIONIndia
INDUSTRIES
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