ONGC Start-up Fund

Open all year Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas All of India

Equity

Investment amount set per startup from a ₹100 crore fund

Apply on the official site

What it funds: ONGC invests seed capital and mentors energy sector startups from a ₹100 crore fund
Who can apply: Private limited company with an energy sector product
Not-for-profit, LLP and partnership firms not eligible
Must not be split from an existing business
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply online on the ONGC Start-up portal. Shortlisted startups pitch to ONGC.
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue stage
Sectors: CleanTech DeepTech Hardware
Run by: Government of India

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