Startup funding schemes in India

The policy umbrellas behind India's startup funding — central and state government schemes like SISFS and TIDE 2.0. Pick a scheme to see every cohort and program that runs under it, with eligibility, amounts and how to apply.

24 schemes2 sourcesUpdated regularly

The NIDHI-SSP (Seed Support Program) is a central scheme by the Department of Science & Technology providing seed support to Indian startups.

11 programs 2 open nowView scheme

iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) is a central government initiative by the Defence Innovation Organisation supporting defence startup innovation.

9 programs 1 open nowView scheme

The NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support System) is a central scheme by the Department of Science & Technology offering seed funding to Indian startups.

8 programs 1 open nowView scheme

The NIDHI-iTBI (Ignition Grant) scheme offers ignition grants to early-stage technology startups in India.

6 programsView scheme

The BIRAC BIG (Biotechnology Ignition Grant) is a central scheme offering grants for early-stage biotech innovation.

2 programs 1 open nowView scheme

BIRAC Grand Challenges India (GCI) is a central scheme by BIRAC that supports high-impact biotech innovations through thematic open calls.

2 programsView scheme

The MSME Innovative Scheme is a central government initiative administered by the Ministry of MSME.

1 program 1 open nowView scheme

Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) is a central government initiative offering collateral-free loans up to ₹10 lakh to micro and small businesses.

1 program 1 open nowView scheme

The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) is a central government initiative providing crucial seed funding to Indian startups.

1 program 1 open nowView scheme

ELEVATE Karnataka

Karnataka govt

ELEVATE Karnataka is a state-level grant program supporting startups in Karnataka.

6 programsView scheme

The Haryana Startup Policy 2022 is a state-level initiative by the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Haryana, offering various financial benefits to DPIIT-recognized startups within the state.

6 programs 6 open nowView scheme

The Jharkhand Startup Policy offers various support mechanisms for startups in Jharkhand, overseen by the Department of IT and E-Governance.

5 programs 5 open nowView scheme

The Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022 is a state-level initiative by the Department of MSME, Government of Madhya Pradesh, designed to support startups.

5 programs 5 open nowView scheme

The Bihar Startup Policy 2022 is a state-level initiative from Bihar, administered by the Department of Industries, Government of Bihar, to support startups.

4 programs 3 open nowView scheme

The Karnataka Startup Policy is a state-level initiative by KBITS, Government of Karnataka, offering various support instruments to registered startups in Karnataka.

3 programs 3 open nowView scheme

The Punjab Startup Policy is a state-level initiative supporting startups through various financial instruments.

3 programs 3 open nowView scheme

StartinUp (Uttar Pradesh)

Uttar Pradesh govt

The StartinUp (Uttar Pradesh) scheme supports DPIIT-recognized startups in Uttar Pradesh with financial assistance.

1 program 1 open nowView scheme