Department of IT & ElectronicsQ1. Are you a student or early-stage researcher / aspiring entrepreneur (not yet a registered startup)?
● Yes
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You are either a registered or incorporated startup. Continue below.
UP STARTUP MISSION
Playbook of Government Schemes & Initiatives for Startups
Your structured reference to identify, compare and access schemes across the Indian startup lifecycle.
69 schemes & programmes5 guiding questions5 startup stages
Decision Tree - Find Your Scheme in 5 Questions
Answer the questions below in order. Each branch points you to the most relevant schemes. You can appear in more than one branch.
Decision Tree
Decision tree flowchart for finding government schemes for startups
Q2. What is your current startup stage?
Q3. What type of support do you primarily need?
★ Grant (funding with no repayment)
SISFS , BIG , iDEX , ADITI , PRAYAS 2.0 , DCIS , IN-SPACe Seed Fund , RKVY , SPARSH , GREAT , NQM
★ Equity Investment (you give a stake)
FFS , Startup India FoF 2.0 , AcE , AgriSURE , BIRAC SEED , LEAP Fund , SAMRIDH , Antariksh VCF , NIDHI-SSP
Q4. Do you need a loan / credit or IP / Other support?
➔ Loan / Credit Guarantee
CGSS , CGTMSE , PMMY , Stand Up India
➔ IP Protection / Market Access
Q5. Are you in a specific strategic or deep-tech sector?
Space
Semicon / Electronics
Quantum Technology
“What Do You Need?” Index
Use this table to find schemes based on what type of support you are looking for.
| I Need... | Startup-Specific Schemes / Programs | Startup-Relevant Schemes / Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Grant (Funding with no repayment) | SISFS , BIG , PRAYAS 2.0 , iDEX , ADITI , DCIS , IN-SPACe Seed Fund , RKVY , SPARSH , GREAT , NQM | TIDE 2.0 , BIPP, SBIRI , PRISM, PACE, E-YUVA , SITARE , NM-ICPS, MAHIR |
| Equity Investment (VC/angel) | FFS , Startup India FoF 2.0 , AcE , AgriSURE , BIRAC SEED , LEAP Fund , SAMRIDH | Antariksh VCF , SRI Fund, SBIRI |
| Loan or Credit Support | CGSS | CGTMSE , PMMY , Stand Up India , PMFME, NLM, Yuva Sahakar |
| Incubation / Lab / Mentoring | GENESIS , SAMRIDH , STPI-NGIS, C2S | NIDHI-TBI, i-TBI, BioNEST, AICs, ACICs, EICs, TIDE 2.0 , NM-ICPS, ESDP |
| IP Protection (Patents, Trademarks) | SIPP | - |
| Market Access / Sell to Government | GeM Startup Runway | International Cooperation Scheme, BHARATI |
| Sector-Specific Support | iDEX / ADITI / TDF (Defence), IN-SPACE Seed Fund / NQM (Space/Quantum), RKVY / AgriSURE (Agri), DCIS (Telecom), DLI / Chips to Startup (C2S) , (Semiconductor) | BioNEST (Biotech), MAHIR (Energy), NLM (Livestock), SVEP (Rural) |
Startup Lifecycle Map
Find schemes aligned to where you are in your startup journey.
Ideation
You have an idea but no prototype or product yet
Startup-Specific: NIDHI-EIR , BIG , PRAYAS 2.0 , PRISM, RKVY , SPARSH , GENESIS , E-YUVA , SITARE
Startup-Relevant: Atal Tinkering Labs , ESDP, ACICs, i-TBI
Prototype / PoC
Idea validated, building or testing a prototype
Startup-Specific: SISFS (grant part), PRAYAS 2.0 , iDEX SPARK , IN-SPACe Seed Fund , DCIS , TDF , Chips to Startup (C2S) , GREAT , S&T-PRISM
Seed / Early-Stage
Prototype done; entering market or scaling pilot
Startup-Specific: SISFS (debt part), NIDHI-SSP , LEAP Fund , SAMRIDH , AgriSURE (early), iDEX Prime , ADITI
Growth / Scaling
Product in market; scaling operations and team
Startup-Specific: FFS , Startup India FoF 2.0 , AcE , AgriSURE , Antariksh VCF , NQM , RDI Scheme, CGSS
Startup-Relevant: SRI Fund
Market Access & IP
Ready to sell, export or protect your innovation
Startup-Specific: GeM Startup Runway , SIPP (IP), BHARATI (agri exports)
Startup-Relevant: Space TAF , MSME Champions
Master Summary Table
Search and compare 69 central schemes and startup-relevant programmes.
Startup-specific schemes 30
These schemes explicitly name startups (especially DPIIT-recognised startups) as the primary or sole eligible beneficiary.
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| S. No | Scheme Name & Nodal Ministry | Stage & Focus | What Is This Scheme? | Who Can Apply? | What Do You Get? | How Much? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry | Seed / Early-Stage Proof-of-concept to market entry | Seed fund disbursed through approved incubators for PoC, prototype, market entry and commercialisation. | DPIIT-recognised early-stage startups with technology-enabled business ideas. | MIXED Grant + debt/convertible debt through incubators | Up to ₹20 lakh (grant); up to ₹50 lakh (convertible debt) |
| 2 | Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry | Scaling VC fund-of-funds | Govt-backed fund-of-funds committing capital to SEBI-registered AIFs which then invest in startups. | Growth-stage startups indirectly through supported venture capital funds. | EQUITY Equity investment via VC funds | Corpus ₹10,000 crore; startup-level investment varies by AIF |
| 3 | Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry | Scaling Next-phase VC fund-of-funds | Follow-on fund-of-funds to deepen domestic venture capital for deep tech, manufacturing and growth-stage startups. | Startups indirectly through SEBI-registered AIFs supported under the new window. | EQUITY Equity investment via AIFs | Corpus ₹10,000 crore; startup-level investment varies |
| 4 | Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry | Credit Support Collateral-free debt | Guarantee cover to lenders for collateral-free loans extended to eligible DPIIT-recognised startups. | DPIIT-recognised startups borrowing from eligible banks, NBFCs, AIFs or financial institutions. | LOAN / CREDIT Credit guarantee (reduces lender risk; not a direct grant). Helps you get a loan without collateral. | Guarantee cover up to ₹20 crore per eligible borrower |
| 5 | Startups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) Scheme DPIIT / CGPDTM, Ministry of Commerce & Industry | Any Stage IP protection | Facilitated IPR filing scheme where government pays the facilitator’s professional fee on behalf of startups. | DPIIT-recognised startups filing patents, trademarks or designs in India or abroad. | MARKET ACCESS End-to-end IP facilitation at no charge to startup; statutory fee rebates applicable | 80% rebate on patent statutory fees; 50% rebate on trademark/design fees |
| 6 | GeM Startup Runway Government Marketplace (GeM), Department of Commerce | Any Stage Government procurement access | Dedicated marketplace window on GeM enabling startups to sell innovative products/services directly to government buyers. | DPIIT-recognised startups. Also open to all startups for listing. | MARKET ACCESS Market access (government procurement). Exemption from prior experience, turnover and EMD requirements. | Platform for showcasing innovations for public procurement |
| 7 | NIDHI – Seed Support Program (SSP) Department of Science & Technology (DST) | Seed / Post-Incubation Post-incubation startup finance | Seed support deployed through DST-supported TBIs to help incubated startups bridge prototype to market. | Technology startups incubated in eligible NIDHI/DST-supported TBIs. | EQUITY Seed funding (debt / equity / convertible instruments as per incubator) | Up to ₹1 crore per startup, subject to TBI guidelines |
| 8 | NIDHI – PRAYAS 2.0 Department of Science & Technology (DST) | Ideation to Prototype Prototype grant | Prototype grant programme helping innovators convert technology ideas into working prototypes through PRAYAS Centres. | Individual innovators and early-stage startups with technology-based ideas and prototype plans. | GRANT Prototype grant + maker-space / mentoring support | Up to ₹40 lakh through PRAYAS 2.0 calls |
| 9 | Research, Development & Innovation (RDI) SchemeDepartment of Science & Technology (DST) | Deep-Tech Scaling Long-term R&D finance | Large RDI financing framework providing long-term, low-cost capital for private-sector research and innovation. | Startups, companies and innovation-led enterprises in strategic/deep-tech sectors. | MIXED Long-term financing / loans / equity-like support through designated channels | Scheme corpus ₹1 lakh crore; project-level support varies |
| 10 | National Quantum Mission (NQM) – Startup Support Department of Science & Technology (DST) | Deep-Tech R&D Quantum technology commercialisation | National mission offering rolling startup grants through 4 Thematic Hubs at IISc, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi. | DPIIT-recognised startups in quantum computing, communication, sensing/metrology and materials/devices. | GRANT R&D grant + incubation, testbed access and ecosystem mentoring via T-Hubs | Up to ₹25 crore per startup; mission outlay ₹6,003.65 crore (FY2024–FY2031) |
| 11 | Promoting Innovations in Individuals, Startups & MSMEs (PRISM)Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR) | Ideation to Prototype Grassroots innovation | DSIR scheme supporting individual innovators, startups and MSMEs to develop prototypes and commercialise innovations. | Individual innovators, startups and MSMEs with technology/product innovation ideas. | GRANT Grant-in-aid / prototype support + mentoring | Up to ₹50 lakh depending on PRISM phase/category |
| 12 | Biotechnology Ignition Grant Scheme (BIG) Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC | Ideation to PoC Biotech proof-of-concept | Flagship BIRAC grant for translating innovative biotech ideas into proof-of-concept. | Individual innovators and early biotech startups with commercially promising ideas. | GRANT Grant-in-aid + mentoring (no equity dilution) | Up to ₹50 lakh for up to 18 months |
| 13 | Biotechnology Innovation Fund – Accelerating Entrepreneurs (AcE) Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC | Scaling Biotech equity fund-of-funds | BIRAC equity fund-of-funds to accelerate biotech enterprises through SEBI-registered daughter funds. | High-potential biotech startups and SMEs seeking institutional venture capital. | EQUITY Equity investment via daughter funds (indirect funding) | Startup-level investment varies; fund operates through selected AIFs |
| 14 | BIRAC Incubator SEED Fund (SEED) Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC | Seed Biotech early commercialisation | Equity/equity-linked seed support deployed through BioNEST incubators for promising biotech startups. | BIRAC/BioNEST-incubated biotech startups needing early commercialisation capital. | EQUITY Seed investment (equity / equity-linked instruments) | Up to ₹30 lakh per startup; incubator corpus typically ~₹2 crore |
| 15 | LEAP Fund – Launching Entrepreneurial Driven Affordable Products Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC | Commercialisation Biotech pilots and market launch | BIRAC-BioNEST equity/equity-linked fund for biotech startups ready to pilot or commercialise products. | Biotech startups incubated at selected LEAP/BioNEST fund partners. | EQUITY Equity / equity-linked investment | Up to ₹1 crore per startup |
| 16 | SPARSH – Social Innovation Programme for Products Affordable & Relevant to Social Health Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC | Ideation to Validation Affordable social-health solutions | BIRAC programme supporting affordable and socially relevant healthcare/biotech product innovations. | Startups and innovators developing affordable products for priority public-health and social needs. | GRANT Grant + mentoring / social innovation immersion | Up to ₹50 lakh, subject to call guidelines |
| 17 | AgriSURE – Agri Fund for Startups & Rural Enterprises Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare / NABVENTURES (NABARD) | Scaling Agri & rural enterprise finance | Category-II AIF catalysing equity/debt capital for agri-tech, rural and allied-sector ventures. Jointly sponsored by MoAFW and NABARD. | Agri-tech startups, rural enterprises, FPO-linked innovations and value-chain ventures in agriculture. | EQUITY Equity / debt / blended capital (direct and fund route) | Fund corpus ₹750 crore; direct equity up to ₹25 crore per startup |
| 18 | Innovation & Agri-Entrepreneurship Program (RKVY) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare | Ideation to Seed Agri-startups | PM-RKVY agri-startup incubation programme supporting pre-seed and seed-stage agripreneurs through R-ABIs. | Agri and allied-sector startups/agripreneurs through RKVY-supported agri-business incubators. | GRANT Grant-in-aid + incubation / mentoring | Up to ₹5 lakh (pre-seed); up to ₹25 lakh (seed stage) |
| 19 | SAMRIDH – Startup Accelerators of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development & Growth Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) | Scaling Accelerator-led product growth | MeitY programme enabling accelerators to support promising software/product startups with services and matching funding. | Existing IT/software product startups selected through SAMRIDH accelerators. | EQUITY Acceleration + matching funding support | Matching funding up to ₹40 lakh per startup via selected accelerators |
| 20 | GENESIS – Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) | Ideation to Scaling Tier-II/III tech startups | MeitY scheme discovering, supporting and scaling technology startups in Tier-II/III cities via implementing agencies. | Technology startups and entrepreneurs in Tier-II/III locations, including deep-tech ventures. | GRANT EiR, pilot, investment and deep-tech funding support through implementing agencies | Scheme outlay ₹490 crore; startup-level support varies by component |
| 21 | STPI – Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS)Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) / STPI | Ideation to Scaling Tier-II/III software products | STPI scheme supporting software product startups in selected Tier-II/III locations through incubation and seed support. | Tech/software product startups in identified NGIS cities. | INCUBATION Incubation, mentoring, cloud credits, seed support and market access | Scheme outlay ₹95.03 crore; support varies per startup/city |
| 22 | Chips to Startup (C2S) Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) | R&D to Prototype Semiconductor design talent & startups | MeitY programme for chip design, VLSI training and development of working silicon prototypes. | Academic institutions, startups/MSMEs and R&D organisations in semiconductor design. | INCUBATION Design tools, mentoring, prototyping and project support | Project/institution-based; support varies under approved C2S project |
| 23 | Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) Ministry of Defence / Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) | Prototype to Procurement Defence & aerospace | Challenge-led defence innovation platform connecting startups/MSMEs with armed forces and defence PSUs. | Startups, MSMEs and individual innovators solving defence and aerospace problem statements. | GRANT Prototype grant + user mentoring + procurement pathway | SPARK grants up to ₹1.5 crore; iDEX Prime up to ₹10 crore |
| 24 | ADITI – Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX Ministry of Defence / Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) | Advanced Prototype Strategic defence deep-tech | iDEX sub-scheme for critical and strategic defence technologies requiring larger R&D investments. | Startups, MSMEs and innovators developing advanced deep-tech defence technologies. | GRANT Large R&D grant + user engagement under iDEX framework | Up to ₹25 crore grant-in-aid per project |
| 25 | Technology Development Fund (TDF) DRDO, Ministry of Defence | Prototype to Product Defence technology development | DRDO programme supporting indigenous defence technology development by industry, especially MSMEs/startups. | Indian industries, MSMEs and startups developing technologies for DRDO/Services needs. | GRANT Grant-in-aid / project funding with DRDO mentoring | Up to ₹10 crore per project, generally up to 90% of project cost |
| 26 | IN-SPACe Seed Fund Scheme IN-SPACe, Department of Space | Seed Space-tech R&D | Seed grant encouraging startups and NGEs to develop space technologies and applications. | Indian space-tech startups and non-government entities developing space-sector products/applications. | GRANT Grant-in-aid for R&D / prototype development | Up to ₹1 crore per startup / NGE |
| 27 | Digital Communication Innovation Square (DCIS) Department of Telecommunications (DoT) | Prototyping to Pilot Telecom innovation | Grant programme supporting indigenous telecom and ICT product innovation and commercialisation. | Startups, MSMEs, academia and innovators developing telecom/digital communication solutions. | GRANT Grant-in-aid + mentoring / testing support | Up to ₹50 lakh per selected proposal for startups |
| 28 | GREAT – Grant for Research & Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles Ministry of Textiles (National Technical Textiles Mission) | Prototype to Commercialisation Technical textiles | Startup grant under National Technical Textiles Mission to convert prototypes into marketable technologies/products. | Individual innovators and startups in technical textiles, associated with approved incubators. | GRANT Grant-in-aid (no royalty/equity); incubator support | Up to ₹50 lakh for up to 18 months |
| 29 | BHARATI – Bharat's Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement & Incubation for Export Innovation APEDA, Ministry of Commerce & Industry | Market Access Export acceleration for agri-food | APEDA export-readiness accelerator for agri-food and agri-tech startups targeting global markets. | Agri-food and agri-tech startups, high-value producers and tech solution providers for exports. | MARKET ACCESS Acceleration, mentoring, compliance and market-access support | Pilot cohort supports 100 startups; no fixed grant disclosed |
| 30 | S&T-PRISM – Research & Innovation in Mining, Minerals & Recycling SectorMinistry of Mines | Prototype to Pilot Mining & metallurgy innovation | Scheme supporting startups and MSMEs developing innovations in mining, mineral processing, metallurgy and recycling. | Early-stage startups in mining and metals industry. | GRANT Grant / project support + technical mentoring | Up to ₹2 crore per approved project |
Mixed01
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) ↗
Seed / Early-Stage Proof-of-concept to market entry
Seed fund disbursed through approved incubators for PoC, prototype, market entry and commercialisation.
How Much?Up to ₹20 lakh (grant); up to ₹50 lakh (convertible debt)
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- DPIIT-recognised early-stage startups with technology-enabled business ideas.
- What Do You Get?
- [MIXED] Grant + debt/convertible debt through incubators
Equity02
Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) ↗
Scaling VC fund-of-funds
Govt-backed fund-of-funds committing capital to SEBI-registered AIFs which then invest in startups.
How Much?Corpus ₹10,000 crore; startup-level investment varies by AIF
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Growth-stage startups indirectly through supported venture capital funds.
- What Do You Get?
- [EQUITY] Equity investment via VC funds
Equity03
Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 ↗
Scaling Next-phase VC fund-of-funds
Follow-on fund-of-funds to deepen domestic venture capital for deep tech, manufacturing and growth-stage startups.
How Much?Corpus ₹10,000 crore; startup-level investment varies
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Startups indirectly through SEBI-registered AIFs supported under the new window.
- What Do You Get?
- [EQUITY] Equity investment via AIFs
Loan04
Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) ↗
Credit Support Collateral-free debt
Guarantee cover to lenders for collateral-free loans extended to eligible DPIIT-recognised startups.
How Much?Guarantee cover up to ₹20 crore per eligible borrower
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- DPIIT-recognised startups borrowing from eligible banks, NBFCs, AIFs or financial institutions.
- What Do You Get?
- [LOAN / CREDIT] Credit guarantee (reduces lender risk; not a direct grant). Helps you get a loan without collateral.
Market access05
Startups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) Scheme DPIIT / CGPDTM, ↗
Any Stage IP protection
Facilitated IPR filing scheme where government pays the facilitator’s professional fee on behalf of startups.
How Much?80% rebate on patent statutory fees; 50% rebate on trademark/design fees
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- DPIIT-recognised startups filing patents, trademarks or designs in India or abroad.
- What Do You Get?
- [MARKET ACCESS] End-to-end IP facilitation at no charge to startup; statutory fee rebates applicable
Market access06
GeM Startup Runway Government Marketplace (GeM), ↗
Any Stage Government procurement access
Dedicated marketplace window on GeM enabling startups to sell innovative products/services directly to government buyers.
How Much?Platform for showcasing innovations for public procurement
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- DPIIT-recognised startups. Also open to all startups for listing.
- What Do You Get?
- [MARKET ACCESS] Market access (government procurement). Exemption from prior experience, turnover and EMD requirements.
Equity07
NIDHI – Seed Support Program (SSP) ↗
Seed / Post-Incubation Post-incubation startup finance
Seed support deployed through DST-supported TBIs to help incubated startups bridge prototype to market.
How Much?Up to ₹1 crore per startup, subject to TBI guidelines
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Technology startups incubated in eligible NIDHI/DST-supported TBIs.
- What Do You Get?
- [EQUITY] Seed funding (debt / equity / convertible instruments as per incubator)
Grant08
NIDHI – PRAYAS 2.0 ↗
Ideation to Prototype Prototype grant
Prototype grant programme helping innovators convert technology ideas into working prototypes through PRAYAS Centres.
How Much?Up to ₹40 lakh through PRAYAS 2.0 calls
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Individual innovators and early-stage startups with technology-based ideas and prototype plans.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Prototype grant + maker-space / mentoring support
Mixed09
Research, Development & Innovation (RDI) Scheme
Deep-Tech Scaling Long-term R&D finance
Large RDI financing framework providing long-term, low-cost capital for private-sector research and innovation.
How Much?Scheme corpus ₹1 lakh crore; project-level support varies
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Startups, companies and innovation-led enterprises in strategic/deep-tech sectors.
- What Do You Get?
- [MIXED] Long-term financing / loans / equity-like support through designated channels
Grant10
National Quantum Mission (NQM) – Startup Support ↗
Deep-Tech R&D Quantum technology commercialisation
National mission offering rolling startup grants through 4 Thematic Hubs at IISc, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi.
How Much?Up to ₹25 crore per startup; mission outlay ₹6,003.65 crore (FY2024–FY2031)
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- DPIIT-recognised startups in quantum computing, communication, sensing/metrology and materials/devices.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] R&D grant + incubation, testbed access and ecosystem mentoring via T-Hubs
Grant11
Promoting Innovations in Individuals, Startups & MSMEs (PRISM)
Ideation to Prototype Grassroots innovation
DSIR scheme supporting individual innovators, startups and MSMEs to develop prototypes and commercialise innovations.
How Much?Up to ₹50 lakh depending on PRISM phase/category
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Individual innovators, startups and MSMEs with technology/product innovation ideas.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Grant-in-aid / prototype support + mentoring
Grant12
Biotechnology Ignition Grant Scheme (BIG) ↗
Ideation to PoC Biotech proof-of-concept
Flagship BIRAC grant for translating innovative biotech ideas into proof-of-concept.
How Much?Up to ₹50 lakh for up to 18 months
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Individual innovators and early biotech startups with commercially promising ideas.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Grant-in-aid + mentoring (no equity dilution)
Equity13
Biotechnology Innovation Fund – Accelerating Entrepreneurs (AcE) ↗
Scaling Biotech equity fund-of-funds
BIRAC equity fund-of-funds to accelerate biotech enterprises through SEBI-registered daughter funds.
How Much?Startup-level investment varies; fund operates through selected AIFs
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- High-potential biotech startups and SMEs seeking institutional venture capital.
- What Do You Get?
- [EQUITY] Equity investment via daughter funds (indirect funding)
Equity14
BIRAC Incubator SEED Fund (SEED) ↗
Seed Biotech early commercialisation
Equity/equity-linked seed support deployed through BioNEST incubators for promising biotech startups.
How Much?Up to ₹30 lakh per startup; incubator corpus typically ~₹2 crore
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- BIRAC/BioNEST-incubated biotech startups needing early commercialisation capital.
- What Do You Get?
- [EQUITY] Seed investment (equity / equity-linked instruments)
Equity15
LEAP Fund – Launching Entrepreneurial Driven Affordable Products ↗
Commercialisation Biotech pilots and market launch
BIRAC-BioNEST equity/equity-linked fund for biotech startups ready to pilot or commercialise products.
How Much?Up to ₹1 crore per startup
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Biotech startups incubated at selected LEAP/BioNEST fund partners.
- What Do You Get?
- [EQUITY] Equity / equity-linked investment
Grant16
SPARSH – Social Innovation Programme for Products Affordable & Relevant to Social Health ↗
Ideation to Validation Affordable social-health solutions
BIRAC programme supporting affordable and socially relevant healthcare/biotech product innovations.
How Much?Up to ₹50 lakh, subject to call guidelines
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Startups and innovators developing affordable products for priority public-health and social needs.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Grant + mentoring / social innovation immersion
Equity17
AgriSURE – Agri Fund for Startups & Rural Enterprises ↗
Scaling Agri & rural enterprise finance
Category-II AIF catalysing equity/debt capital for agri-tech, rural and allied-sector ventures. Jointly sponsored by MoAFW and NABARD.
How Much?Fund corpus ₹750 crore; direct equity up to ₹25 crore per startup
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Agri-tech startups, rural enterprises, FPO-linked innovations and value-chain ventures in agriculture.
- What Do You Get?
- [EQUITY] Equity / debt / blended capital (direct and fund route)
Grant18
Innovation & Agri-Entrepreneurship Program (RKVY) ↗
Ideation to Seed Agri-startups
PM-RKVY agri-startup incubation programme supporting pre-seed and seed-stage agripreneurs through R-ABIs.
How Much?Up to ₹5 lakh (pre-seed); up to ₹25 lakh (seed stage)
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Agri and allied-sector startups/agripreneurs through RKVY-supported agri-business incubators.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Grant-in-aid + incubation / mentoring
Equity19
SAMRIDH – Startup Accelerators of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development & Growth ↗
Scaling Accelerator-led product growth
MeitY programme enabling accelerators to support promising software/product startups with services and matching funding.
How Much?Matching funding up to ₹40 lakh per startup via selected accelerators
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Existing IT/software product startups selected through SAMRIDH accelerators.
- What Do You Get?
- [EQUITY] Acceleration + matching funding support
Grant20
GENESIS – Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups ↗
Ideation to Scaling Tier-II/III tech startups
MeitY scheme discovering, supporting and scaling technology startups in Tier-II/III cities via implementing agencies.
How Much?Scheme outlay ₹490 crore; startup-level support varies by component
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Technology startups and entrepreneurs in Tier-II/III locations, including deep-tech ventures.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] EiR, pilot, investment and deep-tech funding support through implementing agencies
Incubation21
STPI – Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS)
Ideation to Scaling Tier-II/III software products
STPI scheme supporting software product startups in selected Tier-II/III locations through incubation and seed support.
How Much?Scheme outlay ₹95.03 crore; support varies per startup/city
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Tech/software product startups in identified NGIS cities.
- What Do You Get?
- [INCUBATION] Incubation, mentoring, cloud credits, seed support and market access
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Chips to Startup (C2S) ↗
R&D to Prototype Semiconductor design talent & startups
MeitY programme for chip design, VLSI training and development of working silicon prototypes.
How Much?Project/institution-based; support varies under approved C2S project
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Academic institutions, startups/MSMEs and R&D organisations in semiconductor design.
- What Do You Get?
- [INCUBATION] Design tools, mentoring, prototyping and project support
Grant23
Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) ↗
Prototype to Procurement Defence & aerospace
Challenge-led defence innovation platform connecting startups/MSMEs with armed forces and defence PSUs.
How Much?SPARK grants up to ₹1.5 crore; iDEX Prime up to ₹10 crore
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Startups, MSMEs and individual innovators solving defence and aerospace problem statements.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Prototype grant + user mentoring + procurement pathway
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ADITI – Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX ↗
Advanced Prototype Strategic defence deep-tech
iDEX sub-scheme for critical and strategic defence technologies requiring larger R&D investments.
How Much?Up to ₹25 crore grant-in-aid per project
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Startups, MSMEs and innovators developing advanced deep-tech defence technologies.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Large R&D grant + user engagement under iDEX framework
Grant25
Technology Development Fund (TDF) ↗
Prototype to Product Defence technology development
DRDO programme supporting indigenous defence technology development by industry, especially MSMEs/startups.
How Much?Up to ₹10 crore per project, generally up to 90% of project cost
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Indian industries, MSMEs and startups developing technologies for DRDO/Services needs.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Grant-in-aid / project funding with DRDO mentoring
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IN-SPACe Seed Fund Scheme ↗
Seed Space-tech R&D
Seed grant encouraging startups and NGEs to develop space technologies and applications.
How Much?Up to ₹1 crore per startup / NGE
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Indian space-tech startups and non-government entities developing space-sector products/applications.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Grant-in-aid for R&D / prototype development
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Digital Communication Innovation Square (DCIS) ↗
Prototyping to Pilot Telecom innovation
Grant programme supporting indigenous telecom and ICT product innovation and commercialisation.
How Much?Up to ₹50 lakh per selected proposal for startups
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Startups, MSMEs, academia and innovators developing telecom/digital communication solutions.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Grant-in-aid + mentoring / testing support
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GREAT – Grant for Research & Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles ↗
Prototype to Commercialisation Technical textiles
Startup grant under National Technical Textiles Mission to convert prototypes into marketable technologies/products.
How Much?Up to ₹50 lakh for up to 18 months
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Individual innovators and startups in technical textiles, associated with approved incubators.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Grant-in-aid (no royalty/equity); incubator support
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BHARATI – Bharat's Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement & Incubation for Export Innovation APEDA, ↗
Market Access Export acceleration for agri-food
APEDA export-readiness accelerator for agri-food and agri-tech startups targeting global markets.
How Much?Pilot cohort supports 100 startups; no fixed grant disclosed
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Agri-food and agri-tech startups, high-value producers and tech solution providers for exports.
- What Do You Get?
- [MARKET ACCESS] Acceleration, mentoring, compliance and market-access support
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S&T-PRISM – Research & Innovation in Mining, Minerals & Recycling Sector
Prototype to Pilot Mining & metallurgy innovation
Scheme supporting startups and MSMEs developing innovations in mining, mineral processing, metallurgy and recycling.
How Much?Up to ₹2 crore per approved project
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Early-stage startups in mining and metals industry.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Grant / project support + technical mentoring
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These schemes have broader eligibility (MSMEs, companies, institutions, individuals) but regularly benefit and are accessed by startups.
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| S. No. | Scheme Name & Nodal Ministry | Stage & Focus | What Is This Scheme? | Who Can Apply? | What Do You Get? | How Much? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NIDHI – Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Department of Science & Technology (DST) | Ideation (Just an idea) Pre-startup fellowship | Fellowship letting entrepreneurs work full-time on technology business ideas before incorporation. | Graduate students and individual innovators with technology-based entrepreneurial ideas. | GRANT Monthly stipend + mentoring + TBI access | ₹10,000–₹30,000 per month for up to 12 months |
| 2 | NM-ICPS – Technology Innovation Hubs (National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems)Department of Science & Technology (DST) | Prototype to Scaling Deep-tech CPS | Mission creating 25 Technology Innovation Hubs for R&D, translational research and startup incubation in CPS technologies. | Deep-tech startups, researchers and innovators in AI, IoT, robotics, cyber security and autonomous systems. | INCUBATION Incubation, grants/seed support, testbeds, mentoring and market connects via TIHs | Mission outlay ₹3,660 crore; startup support varies by TIH/call |
| 3 | NIDHI-TBI – Technology Business IncubatorDepartment of Science & Technology (DST) | Incubation Technology startup infrastructure | DST support establishing and strengthening technology business incubators for tech startups. | Host institutions/incubators supporting knowledge-based and technology-driven startups. | INCUBATION Grant to incubator + incubation services for startups | Incubator-level support varies; generally multi-crore per DST approval |
| 4 | NIDHI-i-TBI – Inclusive Technology Business IncubatorDepartment of Science & Technology (DST) | Incubation (Underserved regions) Inclusive regional startup support | DST initiative creating inclusive technology incubators in underserved institutions/regions. | Host institutions supporting local innovators and early-stage technology startups. | INCUBATION Grant to incubator + maker-space/mentoring for startups | Up to ₹5 crore over 3 years to incubator |
| 5 | NIDHI – AcceleratorDepartment of Science & Technology (DST) | Acceleration Market readiness | DST-supported accelerator mechanism to help incubated startups rapidly validate markets and scale. | Technology startups selected through supported incubators/accelerators. | INCUBATION Structured acceleration, mentoring, investor connects and demo days | Up to ₹40 lakh (₹30 lakh to accelerator; ₹10 lakh to startups) |
| 6 | NIDHI – Centres of ExcellenceDepartment of Science & Technology (DST) | Scaling (Incubation excellence) High-impact incubator support | DST support for high-performing incubators to become Centres of Excellence and scale deep startup support. | Mature incubators with strong track record; startups benefit indirectly. | INCUBATION Large incubator grant, infrastructure, seed/scale support and networks | Up to ₹50 crore over 5 years to incubator |
| 7 | BioAngelsDepartment of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC | Scaling Angel investment readiness | Biotech angel investment and investor-connect platform curated for BIRAC-supported life-science startups. | Biotech, medtech, healthtech and life-sciences startups seeking angel capital. | EQUITY Investor connects / angel investment (private equity facilitation) | Varies by angel round / investor decision |
| 8 | BioNEST ProgrammeDepartment of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC | Incubation Biotech incubation infrastructure | BIRAC programme creating bio-incubators with wet labs, equipment, mentoring and commercialisation support. | Incubators, academic institutions and research parks supporting biotech startups. | INCUBATION Bio-incubation infrastructure + startup services | Incubator-level grant varies by call; startup support indirect |
| 9 | BIPP – Biotechnology Industry Partnership ProgrammeDepartment of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC | Validation to Commercialisation High-risk biotech R&D | BIRAC partnership programme for high-risk, high-impact industry-led biotech innovation. | Biotech companies/startups and academia-industry consortia with transformational R&D proposals. | GRANT Grant / soft loan / cost-sharing support | Project-based; varies by approved cost and scheme terms |
| 10 | E-YUVA – Empowering Youth for Value Added Innovative Translational Research Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC | Ideation (Students) Student biotech innovation | BIRAC programme encouraging students and young researchers to pursue translational biotech innovation. | Undergraduate/postgraduate students, fellows and young innovators through E-YUVA centres. | GRANT Fellowship + innovation grant + mentoring | Commonly fellowship plus innovation support up to ₹5 lakh per project |
| 11 | SITARE – Students Innovations for Translation & Advancement of Research Explorations Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC | Ideation to Translation (Students) Student biotech innovation | BIRAC student innovation programme encouraging translational biotech ideas and early validation. | Students and young innovators with biotech/life-science innovations. | GRANT Fellowship / award / translational grant + mentoring | Translational support commonly up to ₹15 lakh, subject to call |
| 12 | PACE – Promoting Academic Research Conversion to EnterpriseDepartment of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC | Research Translation Academic biotech to enterprise | BIRAC programme helping academic innovations move toward validation and commercial pathways. | Academic researchers, institutions and industry partners translating biotech research. | GRANT Grant / partnership support for validation and translational research | Project-based; commonly up to ₹50 lakh–₹1 crore depending on PACE component |
| 13 | SBIRI – Small Business Innovation Research Initiative Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC | Prototype to Validation Biotech R&D | BIRAC public-private partnership scheme supporting early/late-stage biotech product development. | Biotech startups, SMEs and industry-led consortia undertaking innovative R&D. | GRANT Grant-in-aid / soft loan / cost-sharing support | Early-stage support commonly up to ₹50 lakh grant; larger support as per call |
| 14 | TIDE 2.0 – Technology Incubation & Development of Entrepreneurs Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) | Ideation to Prototype ICT emerging tech | Incubator-led programme supporting ICT startups using emerging technologies for societal challenges. | ICT startups and entrepreneurs working in AI, IoT, blockchain, robotics and emerging technologies. | INCUBATION Grant, incubation and technical mentoring through TIDE centres | PoC grants up to ₹7 lakh; larger support varies by centre/component |
| 15 | Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) / C-DAC | Prototype to Commercialisation Semiconductor design | Incentive and infrastructure support scheme for semiconductor design companies, startups and MSMEs. | Domestic companies, startups and MSMEs engaged in IC/chipset/SoC/IP-core design. | MIXED Design infrastructure + reimbursement / deployment-linked incentives | Product design-linked incentive up to 50% of eligible expenditure; deployment incentive 4–6% of net sales (cap ₹30 crore) |
| 16 | Antariksh Venture Capital Fund (Space VCF) IN-SPACe, Department of Space | Scaling Space-tech equity | Dedicated venture capital fund for Indian space-tech enterprises across the private space value chain. | Early and growth-stage Indian space-tech companies/startups. | EQUITY Equity / venture capital investment | Target corpus ~₹1,600 crore; first close ₹1,005 crore; company ticket varies |
| 17 | Space Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) IN-SPACe, Department of Space | TRL Advancement Space commercialisation | IN-SPACe fund moving space technologies from lab validation toward commercialisation and adoption. | Space startups, industry and NGEs advancing space technologies/applications. | GRANT Grant / funding support for technology development and commercialisation | TAF corpus ₹500 crore; project-level funding varies |
| 18 | Credit Guarantee Trust Fund for Micro & Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises | Credit Support Collateral-free MSME loans | Guarantee scheme enabling collateral-free loans to micro and small enterprises through member lending institutions. | MSEs including startup MSMEs borrowing from eligible banks/NBFCs/FIs. | LOAN / CREDIT Credit guarantee cover for lender; easier access to debt without collateral | Guarantee coverage ceiling up to ₹10 crore; guarantee percentage varies |
| 19 | Self-Reliant India Fund (SRI Fund)Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises | Scaling MSME equity infusion | Fund-of-funds for equity/quasi-equity infusion into growth-oriented MSMEs through daughter funds. | Viable MSMEs and startup MSMEs with growth potential, indirectly through AIFs. | EQUITY Equity / quasi-equity via daughter funds | Overall provision ₹50,000 crore; mother fund ₹10,000 crore; enterprise ticket varies |
| 20 | MSME Champions SchemeMinistry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises | Competitiveness Quality, lean, innovation, digital | Umbrella MSME scheme including ZED, Lean and Innovative components to improve competitiveness. | MSMEs including startup MSMEs seeking quality, design, IP, lean or digital support. | MARKET ACCESS Subsidy / reimbursement / incubation and advisory support | Component-wise; varies under ZED, Lean and Innovative guidelines |
| 21 | International Cooperation SchemeMinistry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises | Market Access Global exposure for MSMEs | MSME scheme supporting participation in international exhibitions, trade fairs and buyer-seller meets. | MSMEs, industry associations and startup MSMEs seeking export/market linkages. | MARKET ACCESS Reimbursement/ subsidy for travel, stall, registration and event costs | Assistance varies by event category and guidelines |
| 22 | National SC-ST Hub SchemeMinistry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises | Capacity Building / Market Access SC/ST entrepreneurs | MSME scheme supporting SC/ST entrepreneurs through capacity building, procurement linkages and mentoring. | SC/ST-owned MSMEs and entrepreneurs, including startup MSMEs. | MARKET ACCESS Training, market linkages, vendor development, subsidy support under components | Component-wise; direct grant amount varies |
| 23 | Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog | Ideation (School-level) Innovation pipeline | School innovation labs building creativity, design thinking and problem-solving skills among students. | Schools and students; relevant to future startup pipeline rather than current startups. | GRANT Lab grant, equipment, mentoring and innovation challenges | Up to ₹20 lakh per selected school over multiple years |
| 24 | Atal Incubation Centres (AICs)Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog | Incubation Startup ecosystem infrastructure | AIM programme supporting world-class incubators across universities, institutions and private hosts. | Host institutions/incubators; startups benefit through incubation services. | INCUBATION Grant-in-aid to incubator + mentoring/network for startups | Up to ₹10 crore per incubator, subject to guidelines |
| 25 | Atal Community Innovation Centres (ACICs)Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog | Ideation to Incubation (Underserved) Community innovation ecosystems | AIM programme setting up community innovation centres in underserved regions. | Institutions/organisations supporting community innovators and early-stage startups. | INCUBATION Grant support to host centres + incubation ecosystem | Up to ₹2.5 crore over prescribed period |
| 26 | Established Incubation Centres (EICs)Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog | Incubation Scaling established incubators | AIM/related incubation support for established incubators to scale startup support capabilities. | Existing incubators and institutions supporting startups. | INCUBATION Grant / capacity support to incubator; indirect startup support | Up to ₹10 crore grant; matching private contribution required |
| 27 | Agriculture Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIF)Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare | Scaling Agri infrastructure credit | Medium/long-term debt financing for post-harvest and community farming assets. | Farmers, FPOs, agri-entrepreneurs, startups, cooperatives and related entities. | LOAN / CREDIT Interest subvention + credit guarantee support on loans | Loans up to ₹2 crore eligible for 3% interest subvention; scheme corpus ₹1 lakh crore |
| 28 | Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance | Credit Support Micro-enterprise loans | Collateral-free micro-credit programme under Shishu, Kishor and Tarun categories. | Non-corporate, non-farm micro/small enterprises including early-stage businesses and startups. | LOAN / CREDIT Term loan / working capital through banks, MFIs and NBFCs | Loans up to ₹10 lakh; Tarun Plus up to ₹20 lakh for eligible repeat borrowers |
| 29 | Stand Up India Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance | Credit Support SC/ST & women entrepreneurship | Bank loan scheme for greenfield enterprises promoted by SC/ST and/or women entrepreneurs. | At least one SC/ST borrower or one woman borrower per bank branch for greenfield non-farm enterprise. | LOAN / CREDIT Composite bank loan | ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore loan |
| 30 | PMFME – PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing EnterprisesMinistry of Food Processing Industries | Formalisation / Scaling Food micro-enterprises | MoFPI scheme formalising and upgrading micro food-processing enterprises under One District One Product. | Individual micro food-processing units, SHGs, FPOs, cooperatives and food startups/micro-enterprises. | LOAN / CREDIT Credit-linked subsidy, seed capital for SHGs, branding/marketing and capacity support | 35% credit-linked subsidy up to ₹10 lakh per unit; SHG seed capital up to ₹40,000/member |
| 31 | IFSCA Fintech Incentive SchemeInternational Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) | Prototype to Market Entry Fintech in GIFT IFSC | Incentive scheme to attract and support fintechs engaging with the IFSC ecosystem at GIFT City. | Indian and foreign fintech entities, startups and accelerators operating/engaging with GIFT IFSC. | GRANT Grant / incentive support (Sandbox, PoC, listing, accelerator and special grants) | Up to ₹75 lakh in many grant categories; varies by incentive type |
| 32 | Technology Development-cum-Incubation CentresDepartment of Atomic Energy (DAE) | Incubation DAE technology commercialisation | DAE/AIC incubation centres translating DAE spin-off technologies into market-ready products. | Startups, MSMEs and entrepreneurs licensing/incubating DAE technologies. | INCUBATION Technology transfer, lab access, scientist mentoring and incubation | No standard grant; support is incubation / technology access based |
| 33 | Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP)Ministry of Rural Development | Ideation to Enterprise Creation Rural livelihoods | DAY-NRLM sub-scheme helping rural poor set up local enterprises through community enterprise support. | Rural entrepreneurs from SHG/NRLM ecosystem; relevant for rural startups/micro-enterprises. | GRANT Training, mentoring, community enterprise fund and business support | Support varies by block and enterprise plan; up to ₹6.5 crore per block overall |
| 34 | Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled CastesMinistry of Social Justice & Empowerment | Scaling SC entrepreneur equity/debt | Social sector venture fund providing concessional finance to SC entrepreneurs and companies. | Companies promoted by Scheduled Caste entrepreneurs, including startups/MSMEs. | EQUITY Equity / quasi-equity / debt support | ₹10 lakh to ₹15 crore, subject to fund guidelines |
| 35 | STI Hubs for SC/ST CommunitiesDepartment of Science & Technology (DST) | Incubation / Livelihood Innovation Inclusive technology deployment | DST programme establishing STI hubs for technology-led livelihood and enterprise development in SC/ST communities. | Institutions/NGOs and community enterprises serving SC/ST communities. | GRANT Project grants, technology deployment, training and enterprise support | Project-based; amount varies by sanctioned STI hub |
| 36 | National Livestock Mission (NLM)Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying | Credit / Subsidy Livestock entrepreneurship | DAHD mission promoting entrepreneurship in poultry, sheep, goat, piggery and fodder sectors. | Individuals, FPOs, SHGs, JLGs, Section 8 companies and entrepreneurs in livestock. | LOAN / CREDIT Capital subsidy routed with loan/project finance | 50% capital subsidy up to ₹50 lakh depending on project category |
| 37 | Mission on Advanced & High Impact Research (MAHIR)Ministry of Power & Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) | R&D to Pilot Power sector deep-tech | Joint MoP-MNRE mission to identify, develop and demonstrate emerging power-sector technologies indigenously. | Startups, industry, academia and research institutions working on power-sector technologies. | GRANT R&D project funding, pilot support and commercialisation facilitation | Project-based; mission funded through MoP/MNRE/CPSE pooled resources |
| 38 | Yuva Sahakar – Cooperative Enterprise Support & Innovation SchemeNational Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), Ministry of Cooperation | Credit Cooperative startups/innovation | NCDC scheme supporting newly formed innovative cooperative societies and young cooperative entrepreneurs. | Cooperative societies in operation for minimum period as per scheme; youth-led/new cooperatives. | LOAN / CREDIT Long-term loan + 2% interest subvention | Loan up to project norms; often up to ₹3 crore project cost reference; 2% interest subvention |
| 39 | Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Programme (ESDP)Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises | Capacity Building Entrepreneurship training | MSME training programme building entrepreneurial and managerial skills for prospective entrepreneurs. | Prospective and existing entrepreneurs, MSMEs, youth and startups needing business skills. | INCUBATION Training, workshops and skill-development support | No direct startup funding; training cost supported per programme norms |
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NIDHI – Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) ↗
Ideation (Just an idea) Pre-startup fellowship
Fellowship letting entrepreneurs work full-time on technology business ideas before incorporation.
How Much?₹10,000–₹30,000 per month for up to 12 months
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Graduate students and individual innovators with technology-based entrepreneurial ideas.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Monthly stipend + mentoring + TBI access
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NM-ICPS – Technology Innovation Hubs (National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems)
Prototype to Scaling Deep-tech CPS
Mission creating 25 Technology Innovation Hubs for R&D, translational research and startup incubation in CPS technologies.
How Much?Mission outlay ₹3,660 crore; startup support varies by TIH/call
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Deep-tech startups, researchers and innovators in AI, IoT, robotics, cyber security and autonomous systems.
- What Do You Get?
- [INCUBATION] Incubation, grants/seed support, testbeds, mentoring and market connects via TIHs
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NIDHI-TBI – Technology Business Incubator
Incubation Technology startup infrastructure
DST support establishing and strengthening technology business incubators for tech startups.
How Much?Incubator-level support varies; generally multi-crore per DST approval
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Host institutions/incubators supporting knowledge-based and technology-driven startups.
- What Do You Get?
- [INCUBATION] Grant to incubator + incubation services for startups
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NIDHI-i-TBI – Inclusive Technology Business Incubator
Incubation (Underserved regions) Inclusive regional startup support
DST initiative creating inclusive technology incubators in underserved institutions/regions.
How Much?Up to ₹5 crore over 3 years to incubator
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Host institutions supporting local innovators and early-stage technology startups.
- What Do You Get?
- [INCUBATION] Grant to incubator + maker-space/mentoring for startups
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NIDHI – Accelerator
Acceleration Market readiness
DST-supported accelerator mechanism to help incubated startups rapidly validate markets and scale.
How Much?Up to ₹40 lakh (₹30 lakh to accelerator; ₹10 lakh to startups)
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Technology startups selected through supported incubators/accelerators.
- What Do You Get?
- [INCUBATION] Structured acceleration, mentoring, investor connects and demo days
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NIDHI – Centres of Excellence
Scaling (Incubation excellence) High-impact incubator support
DST support for high-performing incubators to become Centres of Excellence and scale deep startup support.
How Much?Up to ₹50 crore over 5 years to incubator
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Mature incubators with strong track record; startups benefit indirectly.
- What Do You Get?
- [INCUBATION] Large incubator grant, infrastructure, seed/scale support and networks
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BioAngels
Scaling Angel investment readiness
Biotech angel investment and investor-connect platform curated for BIRAC-supported life-science startups.
How Much?Varies by angel round / investor decision
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Biotech, medtech, healthtech and life-sciences startups seeking angel capital.
- What Do You Get?
- [EQUITY] Investor connects / angel investment (private equity facilitation)
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BioNEST Programme
Incubation Biotech incubation infrastructure
BIRAC programme creating bio-incubators with wet labs, equipment, mentoring and commercialisation support.
How Much?Incubator-level grant varies by call; startup support indirect
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Incubators, academic institutions and research parks supporting biotech startups.
- What Do You Get?
- [INCUBATION] Bio-incubation infrastructure + startup services
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BIPP – Biotechnology Industry Partnership Programme
Validation to Commercialisation High-risk biotech R&D
BIRAC partnership programme for high-risk, high-impact industry-led biotech innovation.
How Much?Project-based; varies by approved cost and scheme terms
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Biotech companies/startups and academia-industry consortia with transformational R&D proposals.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Grant / soft loan / cost-sharing support
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E-YUVA – Empowering Youth for Value Added Innovative Translational Research ↗
Ideation (Students) Student biotech innovation
BIRAC programme encouraging students and young researchers to pursue translational biotech innovation.
How Much?Commonly fellowship plus innovation support up to ₹5 lakh per project
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Undergraduate/postgraduate students, fellows and young innovators through E-YUVA centres.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Fellowship + innovation grant + mentoring
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SITARE – Students Innovations for Translation & Advancement of Research Explorations ↗
Ideation to Translation (Students) Student biotech innovation
BIRAC student innovation programme encouraging translational biotech ideas and early validation.
How Much?Translational support commonly up to ₹15 lakh, subject to call
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Students and young innovators with biotech/life-science innovations.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Fellowship / award / translational grant + mentoring
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PACE – Promoting Academic Research Conversion to Enterprise
Research Translation Academic biotech to enterprise
BIRAC programme helping academic innovations move toward validation and commercial pathways.
How Much?Project-based; commonly up to ₹50 lakh–₹1 crore depending on PACE component
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Academic researchers, institutions and industry partners translating biotech research.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Grant / partnership support for validation and translational research
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SBIRI – Small Business Innovation Research Initiative ↗
Prototype to Validation Biotech R&D
BIRAC public-private partnership scheme supporting early/late-stage biotech product development.
How Much?Early-stage support commonly up to ₹50 lakh grant; larger support as per call
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Biotech startups, SMEs and industry-led consortia undertaking innovative R&D.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Grant-in-aid / soft loan / cost-sharing support
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TIDE 2.0 – Technology Incubation & Development of Entrepreneurs ↗
Ideation to Prototype ICT emerging tech
Incubator-led programme supporting ICT startups using emerging technologies for societal challenges.
How Much?PoC grants up to ₹7 lakh; larger support varies by centre/component
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- ICT startups and entrepreneurs working in AI, IoT, blockchain, robotics and emerging technologies.
- What Do You Get?
- [INCUBATION] Grant, incubation and technical mentoring through TIDE centres
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Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme ↗
Prototype to Commercialisation Semiconductor design
Incentive and infrastructure support scheme for semiconductor design companies, startups and MSMEs.
How Much?Product design-linked incentive up to 50% of eligible expenditure; deployment incentive 4–6% of net sales (cap ₹30 crore)
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Domestic companies, startups and MSMEs engaged in IC/chipset/SoC/IP-core design.
- What Do You Get?
- [MIXED] Design infrastructure + reimbursement / deployment-linked incentives
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Antariksh Venture Capital Fund (Space VCF) ↗
Scaling Space-tech equity
Dedicated venture capital fund for Indian space-tech enterprises across the private space value chain.
How Much?Target corpus ~₹1,600 crore; first close ₹1,005 crore; company ticket varies
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Early and growth-stage Indian space-tech companies/startups.
- What Do You Get?
- [EQUITY] Equity / venture capital investment
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Space Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) ↗
TRL Advancement Space commercialisation
IN-SPACe fund moving space technologies from lab validation toward commercialisation and adoption.
How Much?TAF corpus ₹500 crore; project-level funding varies
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Space startups, industry and NGEs advancing space technologies/applications.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Grant / funding support for technology development and commercialisation
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Credit Guarantee Trust Fund for Micro & Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) ↗
Credit Support Collateral-free MSME loans
Guarantee scheme enabling collateral-free loans to micro and small enterprises through member lending institutions.
How Much?Guarantee coverage ceiling up to ₹10 crore; guarantee percentage varies
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- MSEs including startup MSMEs borrowing from eligible banks/NBFCs/FIs.
- What Do You Get?
- [LOAN / CREDIT] Credit guarantee cover for lender; easier access to debt without collateral
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Self-Reliant India Fund (SRI Fund)
Scaling MSME equity infusion
Fund-of-funds for equity/quasi-equity infusion into growth-oriented MSMEs through daughter funds.
How Much?Overall provision ₹50,000 crore; mother fund ₹10,000 crore; enterprise ticket varies
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Viable MSMEs and startup MSMEs with growth potential, indirectly through AIFs.
- What Do You Get?
- [EQUITY] Equity / quasi-equity via daughter funds
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MSME Champions Scheme
Competitiveness Quality, lean, innovation, digital
Umbrella MSME scheme including ZED, Lean and Innovative components to improve competitiveness.
How Much?Component-wise; varies under ZED, Lean and Innovative guidelines
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- MSMEs including startup MSMEs seeking quality, design, IP, lean or digital support.
- What Do You Get?
- [MARKET ACCESS] Subsidy / reimbursement / incubation and advisory support
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International Cooperation Scheme
Market Access Global exposure for MSMEs
MSME scheme supporting participation in international exhibitions, trade fairs and buyer-seller meets.
How Much?Assistance varies by event category and guidelines
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- MSMEs, industry associations and startup MSMEs seeking export/market linkages.
- What Do You Get?
- [MARKET ACCESS] Reimbursement/ subsidy for travel, stall, registration and event costs
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National SC-ST Hub Scheme
Capacity Building / Market Access SC/ST entrepreneurs
MSME scheme supporting SC/ST entrepreneurs through capacity building, procurement linkages and mentoring.
How Much?Component-wise; direct grant amount varies
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- SC/ST-owned MSMEs and entrepreneurs, including startup MSMEs.
- What Do You Get?
- [MARKET ACCESS] Training, market linkages, vendor development, subsidy support under components
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Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) ↗
Ideation (School-level) Innovation pipeline
School innovation labs building creativity, design thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
How Much?Up to ₹20 lakh per selected school over multiple years
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Schools and students; relevant to future startup pipeline rather than current startups.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Lab grant, equipment, mentoring and innovation challenges
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Atal Incubation Centres (AICs)
Incubation Startup ecosystem infrastructure
AIM programme supporting world-class incubators across universities, institutions and private hosts.
How Much?Up to ₹10 crore per incubator, subject to guidelines
View eligibility & benefits
- Who Can Apply?
- Host institutions/incubators; startups benefit through incubation services.
- What Do You Get?
- [INCUBATION] Grant-in-aid to incubator + mentoring/network for startups
Incubation25
Atal Community Innovation Centres (ACICs)
Ideation to Incubation (Underserved) Community innovation ecosystems
AIM programme setting up community innovation centres in underserved regions.
How Much?Up to ₹2.5 crore over prescribed period
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- Who Can Apply?
- Institutions/organisations supporting community innovators and early-stage startups.
- What Do You Get?
- [INCUBATION] Grant support to host centres + incubation ecosystem
Incubation26
Established Incubation Centres (EICs)
Incubation Scaling established incubators
AIM/related incubation support for established incubators to scale startup support capabilities.
How Much?Up to ₹10 crore grant; matching private contribution required
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- Who Can Apply?
- Existing incubators and institutions supporting startups.
- What Do You Get?
- [INCUBATION] Grant / capacity support to incubator; indirect startup support
Loan27
Agriculture Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIF)
Scaling Agri infrastructure credit
Medium/long-term debt financing for post-harvest and community farming assets.
How Much?Loans up to ₹2 crore eligible for 3% interest subvention; scheme corpus ₹1 lakh crore
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- Who Can Apply?
- Farmers, FPOs, agri-entrepreneurs, startups, cooperatives and related entities.
- What Do You Get?
- [LOAN / CREDIT] Interest subvention + credit guarantee support on loans
Loan28
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) ↗
Credit Support Micro-enterprise loans
Collateral-free micro-credit programme under Shishu, Kishor and Tarun categories.
How Much?Loans up to ₹10 lakh; Tarun Plus up to ₹20 lakh for eligible repeat borrowers
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- Who Can Apply?
- Non-corporate, non-farm micro/small enterprises including early-stage businesses and startups.
- What Do You Get?
- [LOAN / CREDIT] Term loan / working capital through banks, MFIs and NBFCs
Loan29
Stand Up India ↗
Credit Support SC/ST & women entrepreneurship
Bank loan scheme for greenfield enterprises promoted by SC/ST and/or women entrepreneurs.
How Much?₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore loan
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- Who Can Apply?
- At least one SC/ST borrower or one woman borrower per bank branch for greenfield non-farm enterprise.
- What Do You Get?
- [LOAN / CREDIT] Composite bank loan
Loan30
PMFME – PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises
Formalisation / Scaling Food micro-enterprises
MoFPI scheme formalising and upgrading micro food-processing enterprises under One District One Product.
How Much?35% credit-linked subsidy up to ₹10 lakh per unit; SHG seed capital up to ₹40,000/member
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- Who Can Apply?
- Individual micro food-processing units, SHGs, FPOs, cooperatives and food startups/micro-enterprises.
- What Do You Get?
- [LOAN / CREDIT] Credit-linked subsidy, seed capital for SHGs, branding/marketing and capacity support
Grant31
IFSCA Fintech Incentive Scheme
Prototype to Market Entry Fintech in GIFT IFSC
Incentive scheme to attract and support fintechs engaging with the IFSC ecosystem at GIFT City.
How Much?Up to ₹75 lakh in many grant categories; varies by incentive type
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- Who Can Apply?
- Indian and foreign fintech entities, startups and accelerators operating/engaging with GIFT IFSC.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Grant / incentive support (Sandbox, PoC, listing, accelerator and special grants)
Incubation32
Technology Development-cum-Incubation Centres
Incubation DAE technology commercialisation
DAE/AIC incubation centres translating DAE spin-off technologies into market-ready products.
How Much?No standard grant; support is incubation / technology access based
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- Who Can Apply?
- Startups, MSMEs and entrepreneurs licensing/incubating DAE technologies.
- What Do You Get?
- [INCUBATION] Technology transfer, lab access, scientist mentoring and incubation
Grant33
Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP)
Ideation to Enterprise Creation Rural livelihoods
DAY-NRLM sub-scheme helping rural poor set up local enterprises through community enterprise support.
How Much?Support varies by block and enterprise plan; up to ₹6.5 crore per block overall
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- Who Can Apply?
- Rural entrepreneurs from SHG/NRLM ecosystem; relevant for rural startups/micro-enterprises.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Training, mentoring, community enterprise fund and business support
Equity34
Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes
Scaling SC entrepreneur equity/debt
Social sector venture fund providing concessional finance to SC entrepreneurs and companies.
How Much?₹10 lakh to ₹15 crore, subject to fund guidelines
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- Who Can Apply?
- Companies promoted by Scheduled Caste entrepreneurs, including startups/MSMEs.
- What Do You Get?
- [EQUITY] Equity / quasi-equity / debt support
Grant35
STI Hubs for SC/ST Communities
Incubation / Livelihood Innovation Inclusive technology deployment
DST programme establishing STI hubs for technology-led livelihood and enterprise development in SC/ST communities.
How Much?Project-based; amount varies by sanctioned STI hub
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- Who Can Apply?
- Institutions/NGOs and community enterprises serving SC/ST communities.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] Project grants, technology deployment, training and enterprise support
Loan36
National Livestock Mission (NLM)
Credit / Subsidy Livestock entrepreneurship
DAHD mission promoting entrepreneurship in poultry, sheep, goat, piggery and fodder sectors.
How Much?50% capital subsidy up to ₹50 lakh depending on project category
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- Who Can Apply?
- Individuals, FPOs, SHGs, JLGs, Section 8 companies and entrepreneurs in livestock.
- What Do You Get?
- [LOAN / CREDIT] Capital subsidy routed with loan/project finance
Grant37
Mission on Advanced & High Impact Research (MAHIR)
R&D to Pilot Power sector deep-tech
Joint MoP-MNRE mission to identify, develop and demonstrate emerging power-sector technologies indigenously.
How Much?Project-based; mission funded through MoP/MNRE/CPSE pooled resources
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- Who Can Apply?
- Startups, industry, academia and research institutions working on power-sector technologies.
- What Do You Get?
- [GRANT] R&D project funding, pilot support and commercialisation facilitation
Loan38
Yuva Sahakar – Cooperative Enterprise Support & Innovation Scheme
Credit Cooperative startups/innovation
NCDC scheme supporting newly formed innovative cooperative societies and young cooperative entrepreneurs.
How Much?Loan up to project norms; often up to ₹3 crore project cost reference; 2% interest subvention
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- Who Can Apply?
- Cooperative societies in operation for minimum period as per scheme; youth-led/new cooperatives.
- What Do You Get?
- [LOAN / CREDIT] Long-term loan + 2% interest subvention
Incubation39
Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Programme (ESDP)
Capacity Building Entrepreneurship training
MSME training programme building entrepreneurial and managerial skills for prospective entrepreneurs.
How Much?No direct startup funding; training cost supported per programme norms
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- Who Can Apply?
- Prospective and existing entrepreneurs, MSMEs, youth and startups needing business skills.
- What Do You Get?
- [INCUBATION] Training, workshops and skill-development support
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