By: Mittu Tigi
In the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, seizing opportunities at the right time can be paramount to the success of a startup. For those with innovative ideas and a drive to turn them into reality, here’s a curated list of upcoming startup applications with deadlines fast approaching within the next 10 days. These programs span various sectors and offer funding, mentorship, and recognition to budding entrepreneurs.
1. IFHE Innovation & Entrepreneurship Council | Atal Incubation Centre – Sri Krishnadevaraya University
- Program: Investor Connect – CAPITAFEST, PoC+ Startups
- Deadline: April 28
- Link: IFHE Innovation & Entrepreneurship Council
2. Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP)
- Program: National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition NBEC2024, up to INR 15Cr Cash Prizes
- Deadline: April 30
- Link: Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP)
3. STPINEXT
- Program: NGIS CHUNAUTI 8.0 – Funding up to 25 Lakhs, Mentorship
- Deadline: April 30
- Link: STPINEXT
4. CIIEvents Confederation of Indian Industry
- Program: CII Startupreneur Awards 2024 – 3 Categories
- Deadline: April 30
- Link: CIIEvents Confederation of Indian Industry
5. Pusa Krishi
- Program: UPJA 2024: MVP Stage, Grant up to INR 25L | ARISE 2024: Idea Stage, Grant up to INR 5L
- Deadline: April 30
- Link: Pusa Krishi | Details
6. Atal Incubation Centre – CCMB
- Program: जंगli-IDEATHON, Forest & Wildlife Ideas, Grant 1.5 L
- Deadline: April 30
- Link: Atal Incubation Centre – CCMB
7. AgHub – Agri-Innovation Hub of PJTSAU
- Program: Catalytic Capital Assistance, Fund up to INR 40L
- Deadline: April 30
- Link: AgHub – Agri-Innovation Hub of PJTSAU
8. Toilet Board Coalition
- Program: Toilet Board Coalition Accelerator
- Deadline: April 30
- Link: Toilet Board Coalition
9. IHFC (TIH of IIT Delhi)
- Program: DALVKOT Medtech & Healthcare Call, Funding up to INR 1 Cr
- Deadline: April 30
- Link: IHFC (TIH of IIT Delhi)
10. Invest India | International Solar Alliance
- Program: ISA SolarX Startup Challenge – USD 15k for 20 Startups
- Deadline: April 30
- Link: Invest India | International Solar Alliance
11. Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India | T-Hub
- Program: Renault Nissan Mobility Challenge
- Deadline: April 30
- Link: Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India | T-Hub
12. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award | UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia)
- Program: Award to recognize solutions that produce clean water using renewable energy
- Deadline: April 30
- Link: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award | UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia)
13. IT BT Department, Karnataka | ARTPARK
- Program: ARTPARK Innovation Challenge 2024, Up to Rs. 2 Cr p.a per startup
- Deadline: May 05
- Link: IT BT Department, Karnataka | ARTPARK
14. AIC-IIITKottayam
- Program: inLaunch 2.0 Pre-incubation Program
- Deadline: May 10
- Link: AIC-IIITKottayam
These opportunities offer a diverse range of support, from financial assistance to mentorship and recognition. For aspiring entrepreneurs, these deadlines serve as a reminder to act swiftly and capitalize on the chance to take their startup ventures to the next level. Make sure to review the requirements and submit your applications before the respective deadlines to maximize your chances of success.
Whether you’re working on groundbreaking biotech innovations, pioneering solutions in agriculture, or disruptive technologies in clean energy, there’s an opportunity tailored to your startup’s needs. Embrace these opportunities, and let your entrepreneurial journey flourish.
(The author of the above article, Mr. Mittu Tigi is CEO @ AIC IIIT Kottayam, Startup Enabler, Startup Mentor, Keynote Speaker, and Entrepreneurship Faculty. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Entrepreneur Today, its management, or its members)