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Open Competition opportunities for Indian startups — November 2026

All Competition opportunities currently accepting applications from Indian founders, with deadlines, amounts and eligibility.

11 open · updated 4 Nov 2026

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Compiled by Abhishek Kapahi — The Fund Guy Abhishek Kapahi, founder of Scaler Bee, has helped 154 startups raise funds and win grants. Details checked against the official source. Last updated 4 Nov 2026.

Open Competition opportunities for Indian startups — November 2026

Hitachi Startup Challenge FY26

Grand Startup Challenge

UNDP Ocean Innovation Challenge — 5th Call

UNDP–Generali MSME Insurance Innovation Challenge (India)

National Startup Awards 6.0 (2026)

Ye! Youth Ecopreneurs Programme (YECO) 2026/27

Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge 2026–27

Start Up Energy Transition (SET) Award 2027

Telangana Innovation Startup Challenge (TISC) 2026

SusHi Tech Challenge 2027 (Tokyo pitch contest)

Microsoft Imagine Cup 2027

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