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How startup grants actually work
Grants are non-dilutive capital — you keep your equity. Here's how the money moves, what strings are attached, and where founders get tripped up.
By Priya Nair
Grants Editor
Date
8 Sept 2026
The DPIIT recognition checklist
Most central-government grants require DPIIT recognition. It's free and takes about a week — here's exactly what you need.
By Arjun Mehta
Founder Advocate
Date
3 Sept 2026
Fixed, rolling, annual: reading a grant deadline
"Rolling applications" doesn't mean "apply whenever." A quick guide to the four deadline types and how to plan around each.
By Priya Nair
Grants Editor
Date
27 Aug 2026
A field guide to grants for women founders in India
From the Women Entrepreneurship Platform to BIRAC SITARE, a rundown of the dedicated funding tracks for women-led startups.
By Arjun Mehta
Founder Advocate
Date
20 Aug 2026
What to put in a grant pitch deck
A grant committee is not an investor. They care about feasibility, use of funds, and impact — in that order. Here's the 8-slide structure that works.
By Priya Nair
Grants Editor
Date
12 Aug 2026