Grant
₹10LUp to
BCDD Grant by KSUM & BCDD Kerala
by Kerala Startup Mission
Equity-free grants up to ₹10L for OBC graduates in Kerala building tech startups, offered by KSUM and BCDD.
Rolling
ViewStartup Grants for Minority-Owned in India
Funding directed at minority-community founders in India — schemes that reserve capital, training or concessional credit for entrepreneurs from notified minority communities.
2 grantsUpdated daily
Grant
₹50LUp to
ELEVATE Unnati 2026 — Startup Karnataka Grant for SC/ST Founders
under ELEVATE Karnataka · by Startup Karnataka
A one-time grant of up to ₹50 lakh for Karnataka-registered startups where SC/ST founders hold at least 70% equity.
Closed (15 Jul 2026)
ViewFrequently asked questions
What founders ask about minority-owned funding.
Who qualifies under minority startup schemes?
Founders from communities notified as minorities by the government, usually evidenced by a community or income certificate. Exact criteria are listed per scheme.
Are these grants or loans?
Both forms exist, often as concessional loans or subsidised credit alongside skilling support. Each programme's funding type is shown.