
AAI Start-up Policy: Funded Airport Solutions
Closed Airports Authority of India (AAI), Ministry of Civil Aviation All of India
Up to ₹5 crore per approved startup project, paid by milestones
- AAI funds startups that solve its airport and air navigation problem statements
- Startup as defined by DPIIT rules
- Not blacklisted by any government body
- Solution answers an AAI problem statement
- At least 50% local content
- Closed
- Watch for AAI expressions of interest, usually by June. Submit a solution proposal per problem statement.
- Prototype, Early revenue stage
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Department of Science and Technology (National Quantum Mission) - Open all yearGrant

Oil India Start-up Scheme (SNEH)
Oil India Limited (OIL), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
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