North East Seva First Innovation Challenge (NESFIC) 2026

Closes 25 Oct 2026 Assam Innovation and Startup Foundation (AISF), Department of Innovation, Incubation and Startups, Government of Assam Assam

Grant

Up to ₹10 lakh (idea), ₹20 lakh (MVP or prototype), ₹40 lakh (deep tech)

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Grants to build solutions for North East challenges or open innovation, from idea to deep tech
Who can apply: Startups, companies, LLPs, individual innovators, researchers or student teams from anywhere in India
Teams of up to 5 with one lead applicant
Registered on the NESFIC portal; DPIIT recognition not needed
When you can apply: Closes 25 Oct 2026
How to apply: Register on the NESFIC portal, pick a challenge or the open stream, and submit your solution and plan
Best for: Idea, Prototype stage
Run by: State governments

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