The Indian government continues to push major reforms, grants, and support programs that fuel innovation across technology, research, construction, and sustainability. In 2025, several new and upgraded schemes are empowering startups, research labs, construction companies, and environmental innovators with funding, incentives, and national-level support. Here’s a simplified breakdown of the top schemes you should know about.

One of the biggest programs this year is the National Research Foundation (NRF) initiative, which offers large-scale funding for AI, space-tech, biotech, and interdisciplinary scientific research. Meanwhile, the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme continues to expand into electronics, green energy, and semiconductor manufacturing, giving companies substantial financial incentives to scale operations in India. On the sustainability front, the Green Hydrogen Mission, PM e-Bus Seva, and the revised Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reforms aim to accelerate clean mobility and renewable innovation.

For infrastructure and construction, programs such as the Gati Shakti Mission, PM Awas Yojana – Urban, and the R&D for Construction Quality Challenge are helping companies adopt modern technologies like green concrete, digital twins, and low-carbon construction materials. Whether you are a startup founder, researcher, or sustainability professional, these schemes provide substantial opportunities to innovate and grow.