Grant Support for Young Founders Under 22

Grant Support for Young Founders Under 22
This funding opportunity is designed for ambitious young founders aged 22 or younger who are building innovative businesses, technology products or early-stage startups with the potential to create significant impact and scale globally.
The programme focuses on backing exceptional young entrepreneurs who are willing to take bold steps to turn their ideas into extraordinary companies.
Funding Support
• Grant Support: Up to ₹2.25 Crore
• Founder Age: 22 years or younger at the time of selection
• Degree: No college degree required
• College: No college enrollment required
• Co-Founder: Not required
• Company Incorporation: Not required
• Applicant Type: Individuals
• Geography: Open to applicants globally, including Indian founders
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity may be suitable for:
• Young Founders – Entrepreneurs aged 22 or younger
• Startup Builders – Individuals working on an idea, product or early-stage startup
• College Dropouts – Applicants willing to leave college to pursue their venture
• Ambitious Innovators – Founders developing technology products with global potential
• Individual Entrepreneurs – Applicants can apply independently without a co-founder
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should meet the applicable programme requirements, including:
• Must be 22 years old or younger at the time of selection
• No undergraduate or graduate degree is required
• No incorporated company is required
• No co-founder is required
• Must be willing to leave college, where applicable
• Must demonstrate meaningful progress toward a concrete vision or project
• Applicants are reviewed as individuals
• Open to applicants globally, including Indian founders
What They Look For
Technology
Software and technology-driven solutions addressing meaningful problems.
AI / DeepTech
Artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep-tech and advanced innovation.
High Growth Potential
Ideas capable of creating significant impact and scaling globally.
Impact
Projects and businesses that can improve lives and create meaningful change.
Why This Opportunity?
Significant Grant Support
Access grant support of up to ₹2.25 Crore to help turn ambitious ideas into reality.
Founder-Friendly Eligibility
You don't necessarily need a college degree, incorporated company or co-founder.
Technology & Innovation Focus
Designed for founders building technology-led and innovative solutions.
Global Potential
Supports ambitious ideas with the potential to create large-scale impact.
Early-Stage Support
An opportunity for young founders who are at the idea, product or early startup stage.
Key Highlights
• Up to ₹2.25 Crore Grant Support
• For founders aged 22 or younger
• No degree required
• No college enrollment required
• No co-founder required
• Company incorporation not required
• Technology and innovation focused
• Global applicants may be eligible
• Individual founders can apply
Application Journey
1. Check Eligibility
Assess whether you meet the age, innovation and programme requirements.
2. Prepare Your Application
Present your idea, progress, technology and vision clearly.
3. Pitch Your Vision
Demonstrate the problem you are solving and your potential for impact.
4. Build Your Future
Use the opportunity to develop, validate and scale your innovative venture.
FinGrow Consultancy Services Support
FinGrow Consultancy Services can assist eligible founders with:
• Eligibility Assessment
• Application Preparation
• Business/Startup Documentation
• Pitch Deck Preparation & Review
• Financial Planning
• Application Assistance
• Funding Strategy
• End-to-End Grant Support
Under 22 & Building Something Big?
Your idea could be your next big opportunity.
Check your eligibility and start your funding journey with FinGrow Consultancy Services.
Grant availability, eligibility and selection are subject to the applicable programme guidelines and evaluation process.