North East Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 (NESFIC 2026) is a grant from Assam Innovation and Startup Foundation (AISF), Govt of Assam, under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan / Ashtalakshmi for Viksit Bharat 2047 for startups, companies, LLPs, registered entities, individual innovators, teams (up to 5), researchers, professionals and student teams…. It provides Up to ₹40 L, for deep-tech · social-impact · general. The current deadline is 25 October 2026.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Up to ₹40 L |
|---|---|
| Provider | Assam Innovation and Startup Foundation (AISF), Govt of Assam, under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan / Ashtalakshmi for Viksit Bharat 2047 |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Idea, Proof Of Concept, Prototype |
| Sector | deep-tech · social-impact · general |
| Deadline | 25 October 2026 |
What is North East Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026?
North East Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 (NESFIC 2026) — Idea-stage grant up to ₹10 lakh; MVP/prototype grant up to ₹20 lakh; Deep Tech grant up to ₹40 lakh — Startups, companies, LLPs, registered entities, individual innovators, teams (up to 5), researchers, professionals and student teams from anywhere in India (not restricted to NE). DPIIT recognition not required. Max two idea-stage grants and one MVP grant per edition. It is run by Assam Innovation and Startup Foundation (AISF), Govt of Assam, under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan / Ashtalakshmi for Viksit Bharat 2047.
The support is delivered through the programme’s own structure, and the form it takes is set by the issuing authority. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in deep-tech · social-impact · general. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for North East Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026?
Startups, companies, LLPs, registered entities, individual innovators, teams (up to 5), researchers, professionals and student teams from anywhere in India (not restricted to NE). DPIIT recognition not required. Max two idea-stage grants and one MVP grant per edition.
How much does North East Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 give, and in what form?
Up to ₹40 L.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs this programme?
North East Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 (NESFIC 2026) is offered by Assam Innovation and Startup Foundation (AISF), Govt of Assam, under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan / Ashtalakshmi for Viksit Bharat 2047. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
The programme lists a deadline of 2026-10-25. Government timelines can change, so confirm the current date on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
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