Startup India is a government body with 1 startup funding programme on startupfunds. Browse every opportunity below, with eligibility, amounts and how to apply.
Startup India runs 1 startup funding program listed on startupfunds, spanning grant funding up to ₹20L. None are open for applications at the moment, but many programs reopen for the next cohort.
Startup India is an e-platform and an initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) designed to connect startups and entrepreneurs with investors, incubators, and other ecosystem stakeholders. Operating as a national facilitator, it offers a suite of resources including online learning, market research reports, and an idea bank to support startups at various stages. The platform is central to facilitating DPIIT recognition, which provides eligible companies with benefits such as tax exemptions, streamlined compliance, and accelerated intellectual property rights processing. Key offerings include the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, the MAARG mentorship platform for intelligent matchmaking, the BHASKAR knowledge registry for ecosystem collaboration, and the Startup India Investor Connect platform. Additionally, it organises the National Startup Awards and the States’ Startup Ecosystem Ranking, alongside managing the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups to facilitate collateral-free debt funding. Startups can leverage the portal to access funding opportunities, mentorship, and crucial market access, including government procurement.
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Recently closed — many run again, so they're worth tracking for the next cohort.
A Startup India and MoHUA challenge that gives DPIIT-recognised startups grants of up to ₹20 lakh, plus pilots with Urban Local Bodies, to build solutions for India's street vendors.
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