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India Startup Funding: Credits, Grants & Accelerators

Built for founders in India. A free directory of credits, grants, and accelerators open to startups in India. Every listing shows who qualifies, what it is worth, and how to apply.

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$100,000

Offers up to $100,000 in AWS credits for cloud infrastructure, AI model credits via Bedrock, and up to $1M for select accelerator cohorts.

Open to All

Offers up to $150,000 in Azure credits for cloud services and development tools.

VC-Backed

Provides up to $200,000 in credits for cloud services and infrastructure.

VC-Backed

Provides up to $5,000 in infrastructure credits for their cloud platform.

VC-Backed

The most well-known startup accelerator — $500K for 7% (standard deal) plus 12 weeks of intensive support and Demo Day.

Conditions

Corporate cards and spend management platform offering startups no-personal-guarantee cards, cashback, and $350,000+ in partner perks and software credits.

Conditions

Offers tiered startup credits from $5,000 to $250,000 based on funding stage.

Open to All

$220,000 investment: $20,000 convertible equity for 5% common stock plus $200,000 uncapped MFN SAFE.

Conditions

UC Berkeley's global startup accelerator — $200K investment plus a six-month program with Berkeley faculty and mentors.

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Provides over $150,000 in value with one year free including up to 1 billion events.

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India startup credits: cloud, AI & software

The big credit programs are global. An Indian startup applies directly, gets approved on the same terms as anyone, and pays nothing.

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India startup funding FAQs

What funding is available for Indian startups?

Credit for Startups tracks 91 programs open to founders in India, worth a combined $4.0M+. That includes Y Combinator, Google Cloud, Ramp. Every listing shows its value, eligibility, and how to apply.

Do Indian startups qualify for AWS and Google Cloud credits?

Yes, fully. The major credit programs are global, and Indian startups apply directly with no US entity. Approval terms are the same as anywhere else.

Do I need a US company for any of these programs?

Only for US banking perks like Mercury and Brex. If you want one, Stripe Atlas incorporates a Delaware C-Corp from India. Credits and most perks work with your Indian entity.

Which accelerators operate in India?

Antler and Entrepreneur First run programs in Bangalore, and Y Combinator has funded hundreds of Indian startups. Compare check sizes and terms in the accelerators section above.

Is any of this funding non-dilutive?

Credits, perks, and grants are. They cut burn without equity. Accelerators invest for equity, and each listing shows its terms.