RKVY-RAFTAAR
Central govt
RKVY-RAFTAAR is a central government scheme supporting agri-startups through incubation and funding programs across India.
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Central government startup schemes
Nationwide startup funding schemes run by central ministries and agencies — like SISFS and TIDE 2.0. Pick a scheme to see every cohort and program under it, with eligibility, amounts and how to apply.
8 schemes27 programs
iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence)
Central govt
iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) is a central government initiative by the Defence Innovation Organisation supporting defence startup innovation.
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NIDHI-iTBI (Ignition Grant)
Central govt
The NIDHI-iTBI (Ignition Grant) scheme offers ignition grants to early-stage technology startups in India.
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NIDHI-SSP (Seed Support Program)
Central govt
The NIDHI-SSP (Seed Support Program) is a central scheme by the Department of Science & Technology providing seed support to Indian startups.
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BIRAC LEAP Fund
Central govt
The BIRAC LEAP Fund supports biotech and pharma startups for scale-up and technology translation, administered by BIRAC.
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NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support System)
Central govt
The NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support System) is a central scheme by the Department of Science & Technology offering seed funding to Indian startups.
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BIRAC Grand Challenges India (GCI)
Central govt
BIRAC Grand Challenges India (GCI) is a central scheme by BIRAC that supports high-impact biotech innovations through thematic open calls.
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NIDHI-PRAYAS
Central govt
The NIDHI-PRAYAS scheme is a central initiative providing pre-incubation grants for young innovators and startups to develop proof-of-concept.
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