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EngSUI Seed Fund — Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility

EngSUI Seed Fund is open to revenue-stage startups registered in India. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is required. The full eligibility criteria — qualifying sectors, states and entity types — are below.

Who can apply

To apply, your entity must have DPIIT recognition as a Startup (incorporated in India for less than 10 years, turnover not exceeding ₹100 crore in any financial year since incorporation, and working on innovation or a scalable business model). The startup should be in the revenue stage and use technology for innovation. While not explicitly mandated, a high Technology Readiness Level (TRL 5+) and a clear commercial path are expected. Eligible entity types include Private Limited Company, Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), and Partnership Firm. The program is open to startups from all Indian states and sectors.

EngSUI Seed Fund is open to startups at the revenue stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India. Applicants should be registered as private limited, llp and partnership. Applicants must hold DPIIT (Startup India) recognition.

revenueDPIIT required
Eligible stage
Revenue
Location
Open to startups registered in India
Entity type
Private Limited, Llp, Partnership
DPIIT recognition
Required — the startup must hold DPIIT (Startup India) recognition

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