Government Startup Grants Up to ₹50 Lakh in India

Central and state government grants capped at ₹50 lakh — non-dilutive public funding for early and growth-stage Indian startups, covering seed-fund schemes and ministry innovation programmes.

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₹10L – ₹25LRange

Agri-Tech Grant Scheme

by Department of Agricultural Marketing & Agri Business, Government of Tamil Nadu

Grant for DPIIT-registered Tamil Nadu agritech startups: ₹10L early-stage or ₹25L for market expansion.

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₹4L – ₹7LRange

MeitY Startup Hub - TIDE 2.0 Scheme

under TIDE 2.0 (Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs) · by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

TIDE 2.0 is a MeitY scheme that provides grants of ₹4L–₹7L to tech startups in IoT, AI, Blockchain, etc., via incubation centers across India.

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₹10,000 – ₹30,000Range

NIDHI Entrepreneur-in-Residence

under NIDHI-EIR (Entrepreneur in Residence) · by Department of Science & Technology

A stipend-based program by DST that supports aspiring entrepreneurs with mentorship and co-working space at participating TBIs.

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₹15LUp to

Maharashtra Startup Week

by Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS)

A Government of Maharashtra grant program offering top startups work orders, mentoring, and access to government machinery to pilot solutions in state departments.

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₹2,000 – ₹10,000Range

Support for Digital Marketing — ₹2,000–₹10,000 for West Bengal Artisans

by Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Government of West Bengal

A West Bengal government grant that helps individual artisans and industrial cooperative societies pay for digital marketing and e-commerce access. Individual artisans receive ₹2,000; cooperative societies receive ₹10,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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Charmashilpa Scheme: ₹10L Aid for Karnataka Leather Artisans

by Karnataka State Leather Industries Development Corporation (LIDKAR)

A Karnataka government scheme that gives leather artisans, artisan SHGs and co-operative societies up to ₹10 lakh per production unit — half as a ₹5 lakh subsidy and half as a ₹5 lakh bank loan — to modernise their workshops. Applications run on a rolling basis through the Seva Sindhu portal.

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Term Loan Scheme for Backward Classes — ₹15 Lakh Loan in Haryana

by Haryana Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections Kalyan Nigam

The Haryana Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections Kalyan Nigam gives term loans of up to ₹15 lakh at 6% to 8% annual interest to Backward Class residents of Haryana, so they can start a venture, buy equipment or build skills. Applications stay open all year on the Antyodaya-SARAL portal.

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Big Loan Scheme — ₹5L Term Loan for Delhi SC/OBC/Minority & PwD Entrepreneurs

by Delhi SC/ST/OBC/Minorities/Handicapped Financial and Development Corporation (DSFDC)

The Big Loan Scheme from DSFDC gives Delhi residents from Scheduled Caste, Other Backward Class, Minority, Safai Karamchari and Persons with Disabilities communities a term loan of up to ₹5 lakh to set up non-polluting income-generating businesses. Applications remain open round the year.

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Subsidy
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IPS Subsidy — Up to ₹50L for Medical, Diagnostics & AYUSH Units in DNH & DD

by Department of Industries, UT Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

A thrust-sector window of the Investment Promotion Scheme giving medical equipment, diagnostics and AYUSH products manufacturers in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu a 20% capital investment subsidy up to ₹50 lakh, plus a 60% credit-linked interest subsidy up to ₹50 lakh a year.

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Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme: Quality Certification Aid up to ₹10 Lakh for MSMEs

by Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat

A Gujarat government subsidy that reimburses 50% of national and international quality certification fees, pays 50% of testing equipment cost up to ₹10 lakh, and covers 65% of ERP implementation cost up to ₹1 lakh for manufacturing MSMEs. Applications run on a rolling basis via the Investor Facilitation Portal.

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Goa FICIPRRS — Up to ₹15L Certification & IPR Fee Reimbursement

by Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Government of Goa

A reimbursement scheme from the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Government of Goa that pays back up to ₹8 lakh of quality certification costs and up to ₹15 lakh of intellectual property registration fees for industrial units, recognised hospitals and educational institutions in the state.

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₹3L – ₹5LRange

NIEPA Grant-in-Aid Scheme

by National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration

The NIEPA Grant-in-Aid Scheme provides non-dilutive funding to educational institutions, universities, research organizations, and NGOs for studies, evaluations, and conferences in educational planning and administration.

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Equity
₹25LUp to

Matching Grant Scheme

by Goa Startup Mission

Goa Startup Mission offers an equity co-investment of 25% matching funds, up to ₹25 lakh, for Goa-based pre-product launch startups that have raised prior funding from a recognized source.

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GENESIS Pilot Program

by Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)

STPI's GENESIS Pilot Program offers up to ₹40L grant to deep-tech and ESDM startups in Odisha's Tier-II/III cities for pilot projects with corporates or PSUs.

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MeitY GENESIS PILOT Program

by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

MeitY GENESIS PILOT provides up to ₹40L grant for tech startups from Tier-II/III cities to run real-world pilots with corporates.

Closed (10 Nov 2025)
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MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0

by Ministry of MSME

National MSME innovation hackathon on frontier tech — renewable energy, Industry 4.0/5.0, robotics, automotive & more. Up to ₹15 lakh + incubation per approved idea. Open to Indian citizens 18+; apply 27 Jun–14 Jul 2026.

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Government grants in this band are the workhorse of early Indian startup funding: meaningful capital, no equity, and a credibility signal for the round that follows. Most are DPIIT-gated.

Frequently asked questions

What founders ask about this funding combination.

Which government schemes offer up to ₹50 lakh?
Seed-fund and innovation schemes from DPIIT, MeitY, DST and state missions sit in this band, typically tranched against milestones. See each programme for its ceiling.
Do I need DPIIT recognition for these?
For most central schemes, yes — it's free and fast to obtain. State and challenge programmes vary; each page lists the requirement.
How long does a government grant take to come through?
Expect a few weeks to a few months from application to disbursement, depending on the scheme's review cycle and milestone structure. Funds usually release in tranches, not a single payout.

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