Central government startup schemes

TIDE 2.0 is a central government scheme supporting technology startups in India.

RKVY-RAFTAAR is a central government scheme supporting agri-startups through incubation and funding programs across India.

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) is a central government initiative by the Defence Innovation Organisation supporting defence startup innovation.

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

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.

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

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.

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

NIDHI-EIR is a central government scheme supporting early-stage innovators with a stipend.

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

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