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Defence startup grants & funding in India — November 2026

Open funding opportunities for Defence startups in India, with deadlines and eligibility.

2 open · updated 4 Nov 2026

All Competition Accelerator Grant Fellowship Scheme Equity Program

Idea Prototype MVP Early Traction Growth Global Gujarat India Karnataka Kerala Maharashtra Telangana Uttar Pradesh

National Startup Awards 6.0 (2026)

DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry (Startup India)

Closes 20 Nov 2026

₹25 lakh per category winner

iDEX — Innovations for Defence Excellence

Ministry of Defence (DIO)

Rolling — apply any time

Up to ₹1.5 crore (SPARK grant)

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Compiled by Abhishek Kapahi — The Fund Guy Abhishek Kapahi, founder of Scaler Bee, has helped 154 startups raise funds and win grants. Details checked against the official source. Last updated 4 Nov 2026.

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