Real-World Scenarios & Access
Grants & non-dilutive funding
Free money: schemes, grants, and competitions.
What exactly is non-dilutive funding, and why should an early founder chase it before raising VC?
Non-dilutive funding is money you get without giving up equity or control, grants, government schemes, competitions, R&D subsidies, and revenue. In...
What startup grants and competitions can a student in India apply to?
As a student you're in the sweet spot: your college's IIC (Institution's Innovation Council) and MHRD's Innovation Cell run internal grants and Sma...
Can I get a grant or funding before I graduate, without a registered company?
For most government grants the honest answer is no, DPIIT recognition and schemes like SISFS require an incorporated entity (Pvt Ltd, LLP, or regis...
Are there grants, funds, and networks specifically for women founders in India?
Yes, and they're worth prioritising. Start with NITI Aayog's Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) for incubation, mentorship, and funding access, ...