TIDE 2.0 is a central government scheme supporting technology startups in India.
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.
Central government schemes
14 schemes
RKVY-RAFTAAR is a central government scheme supporting agri-startups through incubation and funding programs across India.
NIDHI-SSP (Seed Support Program)
The NIDHI-SSP (Seed Support Program) is a central scheme by the Department of Science & Technology providing seed support to Indian startups.
iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence)
iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) is a central government initiative by the Defence Innovation Organisation supporting defence startup innovation.
NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support System)
The NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support System) is a central scheme by the Department of Science & Technology offering seed funding to Indian startups.
NIDHI-iTBI (Ignition Grant)
The NIDHI-iTBI (Ignition Grant) scheme offers ignition grants to early-stage technology startups in India.
The NIDHI-PRAYAS scheme is a central initiative providing pre-incubation grants for young innovators and startups to develop proof-of-concept.
BIRAC BIG (Biotechnology Ignition Grant)
The BIRAC BIG (Biotechnology Ignition Grant) is a central scheme offering grants for early-stage biotech innovation.
BIRAC Grand Challenges India (GCI)
BIRAC Grand Challenges India (GCI) is a central scheme by BIRAC that supports high-impact biotech innovations through thematic open calls.
The BIRAC LEAP Fund supports biotech and pharma startups for scale-up and technology translation, administered by BIRAC.
MSME Innovative Scheme
The MSME Innovative Scheme is a central government initiative administered by the Ministry of MSME.
NIDHI-EIR (Entrepreneur in Residence)
NIDHI-EIR is a central government scheme supporting early-stage innovators with a stipend.
PMMY (Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana)
Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) is a central government initiative offering collateral-free loans up to ₹10 lakh to micro and small businesses.
SISFS (Startup India Seed Fund Scheme)
The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) is a central government initiative providing crucial seed funding to Indian startups.
State government schemes
10 schemes
ELEVATE Karnataka
ELEVATE Karnataka is a state-level grant program supporting startups in Karnataka.
Haryana Startup Policy 2022
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.
Jharkhand Startup Policy
The Jharkhand Startup Policy offers various support mechanisms for startups in Jharkhand, overseen by the Department of IT and E-Governance.
KSUM Grant Ladder (Kerala Startup Mission)
The KSUM Grant Ladder is a state-level funding scheme administered by the Kerala Startup Mission.
Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022
The Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy 2022 is a state-level initiative by the Department of MSME, Government of Madhya Pradesh, designed to support startups.
Bihar Startup Policy 2022
The Bihar Startup Policy 2022 is a state-level initiative from Bihar, administered by the Department of Industries, Government of Bihar, to support startups.
Karnataka Startup Policy
The Karnataka Startup Policy is a state-level initiative by KBITS, Government of Karnataka, offering various support instruments to registered startups in Karnataka.
Punjab Startup Policy
The Punjab Startup Policy is a state-level initiative supporting startups through various financial instruments.
Gujarat's SSIP 2.0 policy supports student innovators and early-stage startups within the state's educational ecosystem.
StartinUp (Uttar Pradesh)
The StartinUp (Uttar Pradesh) scheme supports DPIIT-recognized startups in Uttar Pradesh with financial assistance.