Central Schemes

I Need...	Startup-Specific Schemes / Programs	Startup-Relevant Schemes / Programs
Grant (Funding with no repayment)	SISFS, BIG, PRAYAS 2.0, iDEX, ADITI, DCIS, IN-SPACe Seed Fund, RKVY, SPARSH, GREAT, NQM	TIDE 2.0, BIPP, SBIRI, PRISM, PACE, E-YUVA, SITARE, NM-ICPS, MAHIR
Equity Investment (VC/angel)	FFS, Startup India FoF 2.0, AcE, AgriSURE, BIRAC SEED, LEAP Fund, SAMRIDH	Antariksh VCF, SRI Fund, SBIRI
Loan or Credit Support	CGSS	CGTMSE, PMMY, Stand Up India, PMFME, NLM, Yuva Sahakar
Incubation / Lab / Mentoring	GENESIS, SAMRIDH, STPI-NGIS, C2S	NIDHI-TBI, i-TBI, BioNEST, AICs, ACICs, EICs, TIDE 2.0, NM-ICPS, ESDP
IP Protection (Patents, Trademarks)	SIPP	-
Market Access / Sell to Government	GeM Startup Runway	International Cooperation Scheme, BHARATI
Sector-Specific Support	iDEX / ADITI / TDF (Defence), IN-SPACE Seed Fund / NQM (Space/Quantum), RKVY / AgriSURE (Agri), DCIS (Telecom), DLI / Chips to Startup (C2S), (Semiconductor)	BioNEST (Biotech), MAHIR (Energy), NLM (Livestock), SVEP (Rural)

Startup Lifecycle Map

Find schemes aligned to where you are in your startup journey.

Ideation

You have an idea but no prototype or product yet

Startup-Specific: NIDHI-EIR, BIG, PRAYAS 2.0, PRISM, RKVY, SPARSH, GENESIS, E-YUVA, SITARE

Startup-Relevant: Atal Tinkering Labs, ESDP, ACICs, i-TBI

Prototype / PoC

Idea validated, building or testing a prototype

Startup-Specific: SISFS (grant part), PRAYAS 2.0, iDEX SPARK, IN-SPACe Seed Fund, DCIS, TDF, Chips to Startup (C2S), GREAT, S&T-PRISM

Startup-Relevant: TIDE 2.0, SBIRI, BIPP, PACE, NM-ICPS

Seed / Early-Stage

Prototype done; entering market or scaling pilot

Startup-Specific: SISFS (debt part), NIDHI-SSP, LEAP Fund, SAMRIDH, AgriSURE (early), iDEX Prime, ADITI

Startup-Relevant: CGTMSE, PMMY, BioNEST, STPI-NGIS

Growth / Scaling

Product in market; scaling operations and team

Startup-Specific: FFS, Startup India FoF 2.0, AcE, AgriSURE, Antariksh VCF, NQM, RDI Scheme, CGSS

Startup-Relevant: SRI Fund

Market Access & IP

Ready to sell, export or protect your innovation

Startup-Specific: GeM Startup Runway, SIPP (IP), BHARATI (agri exports)

Startup-Relevant: Space TAF, MSME Champions

Master Summary Table

Structured reference for all 65+ State Government schemes

These schemes explicitly name startups (especially DPIIT-recognised startups) as the primary or sole eligible beneficiary.

Scheme Name & Nodal Ministry	Stage & Focus	What Is This Scheme?	Who Can Apply?	What Do You Get?	How Much?
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry	Seed / Early-Stage Proof-of-concept to market entry	Seed fund disbursed through approved incubators for PoC, prototype, market entry and commercialisation.	DPIIT-recognised early-stage startups with technology-enabled business ideas.	[MIXED] Grant + debt/convertible debt through incubators	Up to ₹20 lakh (grant); up to ₹50 lakh (convertible debt)
Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry	Scaling VC fund-of-funds	Govt-backed fund-of-funds committing capital to SEBI-registered AIFs which then invest in startups.	Growth-stage startups indirectly through supported venture capital funds.	[EQUITY] Equity investment via VC funds	Corpus ₹10,000 crore; startup-level investment varies by AIF
Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry	Scaling Next-phase VC fund-of-funds	Follow-on fund-of-funds to deepen domestic venture capital for deep tech, manufacturing and growth-stage startups.	Startups indirectly through SEBI-registered AIFs supported under the new window.	[EQUITY] Equity investment via AIFs	Corpus ₹10,000 crore; startup-level investment varies
Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry	Credit Support Collateral-free debt	Guarantee cover to lenders for collateral-free loans extended to eligible DPIIT-recognised startups.	DPIIT-recognised startups borrowing from eligible banks, NBFCs, AIFs or financial institutions.	[LOAN / CREDIT] Credit guarantee (reduces lender risk; not a direct grant). Helps you get a loan without collateral.	Guarantee cover up to ₹20 crore per eligible borrower
Startups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) Scheme DPIIT / CGPDTM, Ministry of Commerce & Industry	Any Stage IP protection	Facilitated IPR filing scheme where government pays the facilitator’s professional fee on behalf of startups.	DPIIT-recognised startups filing patents, trademarks or designs in India or abroad.	[MARKET ACCESS] End-to-end IP facilitation at no charge to startup; statutory fee rebates applicable	80% rebate on patent statutory fees; 50% rebate on trademark/design fees
GeM Startup Runway Government Marketplace (GeM), Department of Commerce	Any Stage Government procurement access	Dedicated marketplace window on GeM enabling startups to sell innovative products/services directly to government buyers.	DPIIT-recognised startups. Also open to all startups for listing.	[MARKET ACCESS] Market access (government procurement). Exemption from prior experience, turnover and EMD requirements.	Platform for showcasing innovations for public procurement
NIDHI – Seed Support Program (SSP) Department of Science & Technology (DST)	Seed / Post-Incubation Post-incubation startup finance	Seed support deployed through DST-supported TBIs to help incubated startups bridge prototype to market.	Technology startups incubated in eligible NIDHI/DST-supported TBIs.	[EQUITY] Seed funding (debt / equity / convertible instruments as per incubator)	Up to ₹1 crore per startup, subject to TBI guidelines
NIDHI – PRAYAS 2.0 Department of Science & Technology (DST)	Ideation to Prototype Prototype grant	Prototype grant programme helping innovators convert technology ideas into working prototypes through PRAYAS Centres.	Individual innovators and early-stage startups with technology-based ideas and prototype plans.	[GRANT] Prototype grant + maker-space / mentoring support	Up to ₹40 lakh through PRAYAS 2.0 calls
Research, Development & Innovation (RDI) Scheme Department of Science & Technology (DST)	Deep-Tech Scaling Long-term R&D finance	Large RDI financing framework providing long-term, low-cost capital for private-sector research and innovation.	Startups, companies and innovation-led enterprises in strategic/deep-tech sectors.	[MIXED] Long-term financing / loans / equity-like support through designated channels	Scheme corpus ₹1 lakh crore; project-level support varies
National Quantum Mission (NQM) – Startup Support Department of Science & Technology (DST)	Deep-Tech R&D Quantum technology commercialisation	National mission offering rolling startup grants through 4 Thematic Hubs at IISc, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi.	DPIIT-recognised startups in quantum computing, communication, sensing/metrology and materials/devices.	[GRANT] R&D grant + incubation, testbed access and ecosystem mentoring via T-Hubs	Up to ₹25 crore per startup; mission outlay ₹6,003.65 crore (FY2024–FY2031)
Promoting Innovations in Individuals, Startups & MSMEs (PRISM) Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR)	Ideation to Prototype Grassroots innovation	DSIR scheme supporting individual innovators, startups and MSMEs to develop prototypes and commercialise innovations.	Individual innovators, startups and MSMEs with technology/product innovation ideas.	[GRANT] Grant-in-aid / prototype support + mentoring	Up to ₹50 lakh depending on PRISM phase/category
Biotechnology Ignition Grant Scheme (BIG) Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC	Ideation to PoC Biotech proof-of-concept	Flagship BIRAC grant for translating innovative biotech ideas into proof-of-concept.	Individual innovators and early biotech startups with commercially promising ideas.	[GRANT] Grant-in-aid + mentoring (no equity dilution)	Up to ₹50 lakh for up to 18 months
Biotechnology Innovation Fund – Accelerating Entrepreneurs (AcE) Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC	Scaling Biotech equity fund-of-funds	BIRAC equity fund-of-funds to accelerate biotech enterprises through SEBI-registered daughter funds.	High-potential biotech startups and SMEs seeking institutional venture capital.	[EQUITY] Equity investment via daughter funds (indirect funding)	Startup-level investment varies; fund operates through selected AIFs
BIRAC Incubator SEED Fund (SEED) Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC	Seed Biotech early commercialisation	Equity/equity-linked seed support deployed through BioNEST incubators for promising biotech startups.	BIRAC/BioNEST-incubated biotech startups needing early commercialisation capital.	[EQUITY] Seed investment (equity / equity-linked instruments)	Up to ₹30 lakh per startup; incubator corpus typically ~₹2 crore
LEAP Fund – Launching Entrepreneurial Driven Affordable Products Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC	Commercialisation Biotech pilots and market launch	BIRAC-BioNEST equity/equity-linked fund for biotech startups ready to pilot or commercialise products.	Biotech startups incubated at selected LEAP/BioNEST fund partners.	[EQUITY] Equity / equity-linked investment	Up to ₹1 crore per startup
SPARSH – Social Innovation Programme for Products Affordable & Relevant to Social Health Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC	Ideation to Validation Affordable social-health solutions	BIRAC programme supporting affordable and socially relevant healthcare/biotech product innovations.	Startups and innovators developing affordable products for priority public-health and social needs.	[GRANT] Grant + mentoring / social innovation immersion	Up to ₹50 lakh, subject to call guidelines
AgriSURE – Agri Fund for Startups & Rural Enterprises Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare / NABVENTURES (NABARD)	Scaling Agri & rural enterprise finance	Category-II AIF catalysing equity/debt capital for agri-tech, rural and allied-sector ventures. Jointly sponsored by MoAFW and NABARD.	Agri-tech startups, rural enterprises, FPO-linked innovations and value-chain ventures in agriculture.	[EQUITY] Equity / debt / blended capital (direct and fund route)	Fund corpus ₹750 crore; direct equity up to ₹25 crore per startup
Innovation & Agri-Entrepreneurship Program (RKVY) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare	Ideation to Seed Agri-startups	PM-RKVY agri-startup incubation programme supporting pre-seed and seed-stage agripreneurs through R-ABIs.	Agri and allied-sector startups/agripreneurs through RKVY-supported agri-business incubators.	[GRANT] Grant-in-aid + incubation / mentoring	Up to ₹5 lakh (pre-seed); up to ₹25 lakh (seed stage)
SAMRIDH – Startup Accelerators of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development & Growth Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)	Scaling Accelerator-led product growth	MeitY programme enabling accelerators to support promising software/product startups with services and matching funding.	Existing IT/software product startups selected through SAMRIDH accelerators.	[EQUITY] Acceleration + matching funding support	Matching funding up to ₹40 lakh per startup via selected accelerators
GENESIS – Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)	Ideation to Scaling Tier-II/III tech startups	MeitY scheme discovering, supporting and scaling technology startups in Tier-II/III cities via implementing agencies.	Technology startups and entrepreneurs in Tier-II/III locations, including deep-tech ventures.	[GRANT] EiR, pilot, investment and deep-tech funding support through implementing agencies	Scheme outlay ₹490 crore; startup-level support varies by component
STPI – Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS) Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) / STPI	Ideation to Scaling Tier-II/III software products	STPI scheme supporting software product startups in selected Tier-II/III locations through incubation and seed support.	Tech/software product startups in identified NGIS cities.	[INCUBATION] Incubation, mentoring, cloud credits, seed support and market access	Scheme outlay ₹95.03 crore; support varies per startup/city
Chips to Startup (C2S) Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)	R&D to Prototype Semiconductor design talent & startups	MeitY programme for chip design, VLSI training and development of working silicon prototypes.	Academic institutions, startups/MSMEs and R&D organisations in semiconductor design.	[INCUBATION] Design tools, mentoring, prototyping and project support	Project/institution-based; support varies under approved C2S project
Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) Ministry of Defence / Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO)	Prototype to Procurement Defence & aerospace	Challenge-led defence innovation platform connecting startups/MSMEs with armed forces and defence PSUs.	Startups, MSMEs and individual innovators solving defence and aerospace problem statements.	[GRANT] Prototype grant + user mentoring + procurement pathway	SPARK grants up to ₹1.5 crore; iDEX Prime up to ₹10 crore
ADITI – Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX Ministry of Defence / Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO)	Advanced Prototype Strategic defence deep-tech	iDEX sub-scheme for critical and strategic defence technologies requiring larger R&D investments.	Startups, MSMEs and innovators developing advanced deep-tech defence technologies.	[GRANT] Large R&D grant + user engagement under iDEX framework	Up to ₹25 crore grant-in-aid per project
Technology Development Fund (TDF) DRDO, Ministry of Defence	Prototype to Product Defence technology development	DRDO programme supporting indigenous defence technology development by industry, especially MSMEs/startups.	Indian industries, MSMEs and startups developing technologies for DRDO/Services needs.	[GRANT] Grant-in-aid / project funding with DRDO mentoring	Up to ₹10 crore per project, generally up to 90% of project cost
IN-SPACe Seed Fund Scheme IN-SPACe, Department of Space	Seed Space-tech R&D	Seed grant encouraging startups and NGEs to develop space technologies and applications.	Indian space-tech startups and non-government entities developing space-sector products/applications.	[GRANT] Grant-in-aid for R&D / prototype development	Up to ₹1 crore per startup / NGE
Digital Communication Innovation Square (DCIS) Department of Telecommunications (DoT)	Prototyping to Pilot Telecom innovation	Grant programme supporting indigenous telecom and ICT product innovation and commercialisation.	Startups, MSMEs, academia and innovators developing telecom/digital communication solutions.	[GRANT] Grant-in-aid + mentoring / testing support	Up to ₹50 lakh per selected proposal for startups
GREAT – Grant for Research & Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles Ministry of Textiles (National Technical Textiles Mission)	Prototype to Commercialisation Technical textiles	Startup grant under National Technical Textiles Mission to convert prototypes into marketable technologies/products.	Individual innovators and startups in technical textiles, associated with approved incubators.	[GRANT] Grant-in-aid (no royalty/equity); incubator support	Up to ₹50 lakh for up to 18 months
BHARATI – Bharat's Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement & Incubation for Export Innovation APEDA, Ministry of Commerce & Industry	Market Access Export acceleration for agri-food	APEDA export-readiness accelerator for agri-food and agri-tech startups targeting global markets.	Agri-food and agri-tech startups, high-value producers and tech solution providers for exports.	[MARKET ACCESS] Acceleration, mentoring, compliance and market-access support	Pilot cohort supports 100 startups; no fixed grant disclosed
S&T-PRISM – Research & Innovation in Mining, Minerals & Recycling Sector Ministry of Mines	Prototype to Pilot Mining & metallurgy innovation	Scheme supporting startups and MSMEs developing innovations in mining, mineral processing, metallurgy and recycling.	Early-stage startups in mining and metals industry.	[GRANT] Grant / project support + technical mentoring	Up to ₹2 crore per approved project

These schemes have broader eligibility (MSMEs, companies, institutions, individuals) but regularly benefit and are accessed by startups.

Scheme Name & Nodal Ministry	Stage & Focus	What Is This Scheme?	Who Can Apply?	What Do You Get?	How Much?
NIDHI – Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Department of Science & Technology (DST)	Ideation (Just an idea) Pre-startup fellowship	Fellowship letting entrepreneurs work full-time on technology business ideas before incorporation.	Graduate students and individual innovators with technology-based entrepreneurial ideas.	[GRANT] Monthly stipend + mentoring + TBI access	₹10,000–₹30,000 per month for up to 12 months
NM-ICPS – Technology Innovation Hubs (National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems) Department of Science & Technology (DST)	Prototype to Scaling Deep-tech CPS	Mission creating 25 Technology Innovation Hubs for R&D, translational research and startup incubation in CPS technologies.	Deep-tech startups, researchers and innovators in AI, IoT, robotics, cyber security and autonomous systems.	[INCUBATION] Incubation, grants/seed support, testbeds, mentoring and market connects via TIHs	Mission outlay ₹3,660 crore; startup support varies by TIH/call
NIDHI-TBI – Technology Business Incubator Department of Science & Technology (DST)	Incubation Technology startup infrastructure	DST support establishing and strengthening technology business incubators for tech startups.	Host institutions/incubators supporting knowledge-based and technology-driven startups.	[INCUBATION] Grant to incubator + incubation services for startups	Incubator-level support varies; generally multi-crore per DST approval
NIDHI-i-TBI – Inclusive Technology Business Incubator Department of Science & Technology (DST)	Incubation (Underserved regions) Inclusive regional startup support	DST initiative creating inclusive technology incubators in underserved institutions/regions.	Host institutions supporting local innovators and early-stage technology startups.	[INCUBATION] Grant to incubator + maker-space/mentoring for startups	Up to ₹5 crore over 3 years to incubator
NIDHI – Accelerator Department of Science & Technology (DST)	Acceleration Market readiness	DST-supported accelerator mechanism to help incubated startups rapidly validate markets and scale.	Technology startups selected through supported incubators/accelerators.	[INCUBATION] Structured acceleration, mentoring, investor connects and demo days	Up to ₹40 lakh (₹30 lakh to accelerator; ₹10 lakh to startups)
NIDHI – Centres of Excellence Department of Science & Technology (DST)	Scaling (Incubation excellence) High-impact incubator support	DST support for high-performing incubators to become Centres of Excellence and scale deep startup support.	Mature incubators with strong track record; startups benefit indirectly.	[INCUBATION] Large incubator grant, infrastructure, seed/scale support and networks	Up to ₹50 crore over 5 years to incubator
BioAngels Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC	Scaling Angel investment readiness	Biotech angel investment and investor-connect platform curated for BIRAC-supported life-science startups.	Biotech, medtech, healthtech and life-sciences startups seeking angel capital.	[EQUITY] Investor connects / angel investment (private equity facilitation)	Varies by angel round / investor decision
BioNEST Programme Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC	Incubation Biotech incubation infrastructure	BIRAC programme creating bio-incubators with wet labs, equipment, mentoring and commercialisation support.	Incubators, academic institutions and research parks supporting biotech startups.	[INCUBATION] Bio-incubation infrastructure + startup services	Incubator-level grant varies by call; startup support indirect
BIPP – Biotechnology Industry Partnership Programme Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC	Validation to Commercialisation High-risk biotech R&D	BIRAC partnership programme for high-risk, high-impact industry-led biotech innovation.	Biotech companies/startups and academia-industry consortia with transformational R&D proposals.	[GRANT] Grant / soft loan / cost-sharing support	Project-based; varies by approved cost and scheme terms
E-YUVA – Empowering Youth for Value Added Innovative Translational Research Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC	Ideation (Students) Student biotech innovation	BIRAC programme encouraging students and young researchers to pursue translational biotech innovation.	Undergraduate/postgraduate students, fellows and young innovators through E-YUVA centres.	[GRANT] Fellowship + innovation grant + mentoring	Commonly fellowship plus innovation support up to ₹5 lakh per project
SITARE – Students Innovations for Translation & Advancement of Research Explorations Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC	Ideation to Translation (Students) Student biotech innovation	BIRAC student innovation programme encouraging translational biotech ideas and early validation.	Students and young innovators with biotech/life-science innovations.	[GRANT] Fellowship / award / translational grant + mentoring	Translational support commonly up to ₹15 lakh, subject to call
PACE – Promoting Academic Research Conversion to Enterprise Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC	Research Translation Academic biotech to enterprise	BIRAC programme helping academic innovations move toward validation and commercial pathways.	Academic researchers, institutions and industry partners translating biotech research.	[GRANT] Grant / partnership support for validation and translational research	Project-based; commonly up to ₹50 lakh–₹1 crore depending on PACE component
SBIRI – Small Business Innovation Research Initiative Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC	Prototype to Validation Biotech R&D	BIRAC public-private partnership scheme supporting early/late-stage biotech product development.	Biotech startups, SMEs and industry-led consortia undertaking innovative R&D.	[GRANT] Grant-in-aid / soft loan / cost-sharing support	Early-stage support commonly up to ₹50 lakh grant; larger support as per call
TIDE 2.0 – Technology Incubation & Development of Entrepreneurs Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)	Ideation to Prototype ICT emerging tech	Incubator-led programme supporting ICT startups using emerging technologies for societal challenges.	ICT startups and entrepreneurs working in AI, IoT, blockchain, robotics and emerging technologies.	[INCUBATION] Grant, incubation and technical mentoring through TIDE centres	PoC grants up to ₹7 lakh; larger support varies by centre/component
Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) / C-DAC	Prototype to Commercialisation Semiconductor design	Incentive and infrastructure support scheme for semiconductor design companies, startups and MSMEs.	Domestic companies, startups and MSMEs engaged in IC/chipset/SoC/IP-core design.	[MIXED] Design infrastructure + reimbursement / deployment-linked incentives	Product design-linked incentive up to 50% of eligible expenditure; deployment incentive 4–6% of net sales (cap ₹30 crore)
Antariksh Venture Capital Fund (Space VCF) IN-SPACe, Department of Space	Scaling Space-tech equity	Dedicated venture capital fund for Indian space-tech enterprises across the private space value chain.	Early and growth-stage Indian space-tech companies/startups.	[EQUITY] Equity / venture capital investment	Target corpus ~₹1,600 crore; first close ₹1,005 crore; company ticket varies
Space Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) IN-SPACe, Department of Space	TRL Advancement Space commercialisation	IN-SPACe fund moving space technologies from lab validation toward commercialisation and adoption.	Space startups, industry and NGEs advancing space technologies/applications.	[GRANT] Grant / funding support for technology development and commercialisation	TAF corpus ₹500 crore; project-level funding varies
Credit Guarantee Trust Fund for Micro & Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises	Credit Support Collateral-free MSME loans	Guarantee scheme enabling collateral-free loans to micro and small enterprises through member lending institutions.	MSEs including startup MSMEs borrowing from eligible banks/NBFCs/FIs.	[LOAN / CREDIT] Credit guarantee cover for lender; easier access to debt without collateral	Guarantee coverage ceiling up to ₹10 crore; guarantee percentage varies
Self-Reliant India Fund (SRI Fund) Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises	Scaling MSME equity infusion	Fund-of-funds for equity/quasi-equity infusion into growth-oriented MSMEs through daughter funds.	Viable MSMEs and startup MSMEs with growth potential, indirectly through AIFs.	[EQUITY] Equity / quasi-equity via daughter funds	Overall provision ₹50,000 crore; mother fund ₹10,000 crore; enterprise ticket varies
MSME Champions Scheme Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises	Competitiveness Quality, lean, innovation, digital	Umbrella MSME scheme including ZED, Lean and Innovative components to improve competitiveness.	MSMEs including startup MSMEs seeking quality, design, IP, lean or digital support.	[MARKET ACCESS] Subsidy / reimbursement / incubation and advisory support	Component-wise; varies under ZED, Lean and Innovative guidelines
International Cooperation Scheme Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises	Market Access Global exposure for MSMEs	MSME scheme supporting participation in international exhibitions, trade fairs and buyer-seller meets.	MSMEs, industry associations and startup MSMEs seeking export/market linkages.	[MARKET ACCESS] Reimbursement/ subsidy for travel, stall, registration and event costs	Assistance varies by event category and guidelines
National SC-ST Hub Scheme Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises	Capacity Building / Market Access SC/ST entrepreneurs	MSME scheme supporting SC/ST entrepreneurs through capacity building, procurement linkages and mentoring.	SC/ST-owned MSMEs and entrepreneurs, including startup MSMEs.	[MARKET ACCESS] Training, market linkages, vendor development, subsidy support under components	Component-wise; direct grant amount varies
Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog	Ideation (School-level) Innovation pipeline	School innovation labs building creativity, design thinking and problem-solving skills among students.	Schools and students; relevant to future startup pipeline rather than current startups.	[GRANT] Lab grant, equipment, mentoring and innovation challenges	Up to ₹20 lakh per selected school over multiple years
Atal Incubation Centres (AICs) Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog	Incubation Startup ecosystem infrastructure	AIM programme supporting world-class incubators across universities, institutions and private hosts.	Host institutions/incubators; startups benefit through incubation services.	[INCUBATION] Grant-in-aid to incubator + mentoring/network for startups	Up to ₹10 crore per incubator, subject to guidelines
Atal Community Innovation Centres (ACICs) Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog	Ideation to Incubation (Underserved) Community innovation ecosystems	AIM programme setting up community innovation centres in underserved regions.	Institutions/organisations supporting community innovators and early-stage startups.	[INCUBATION] Grant support to host centres + incubation ecosystem	Up to ₹2.5 crore over prescribed period
Established Incubation Centres (EICs) Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog	Incubation Scaling established incubators	AIM/related incubation support for established incubators to scale startup support capabilities.	Existing incubators and institutions supporting startups.	[INCUBATION] Grant / capacity support to incubator; indirect startup support	Up to ₹10 crore grant; matching private contribution required
Agriculture Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIF) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare	Scaling Agri infrastructure credit	Medium/long-term debt financing for post-harvest and community farming assets.	Farmers, FPOs, agri-entrepreneurs, startups, cooperatives and related entities.	[LOAN / CREDIT] Interest subvention + credit guarantee support on loans	Loans up to ₹2 crore eligible for 3% interest subvention; scheme corpus ₹1 lakh crore
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance	Credit Support Micro-enterprise loans	Collateral-free micro-credit programme under Shishu, Kishor and Tarun categories.	Non-corporate, non-farm micro/small enterprises including early-stage businesses and startups.	[LOAN / CREDIT] Term loan / working capital through banks, MFIs and NBFCs	Loans up to ₹10 lakh; Tarun Plus up to ₹20 lakh for eligible repeat borrowers
Stand Up India Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance	Credit Support SC/ST & women entrepreneurship	Bank loan scheme for greenfield enterprises promoted by SC/ST and/or women entrepreneurs.	At least one SC/ST borrower or one woman borrower per bank branch for greenfield non-farm enterprise.	[LOAN / CREDIT] Composite bank loan	₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore loan
PMFME – PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Ministry of Food Processing Industries	Formalisation / Scaling Food micro-enterprises	MoFPI scheme formalising and upgrading micro food-processing enterprises under One District One Product.	Individual micro food-processing units, SHGs, FPOs, cooperatives and food startups/micro-enterprises.	[LOAN / CREDIT] Credit-linked subsidy, seed capital for SHGs, branding/marketing and capacity support	35% credit-linked subsidy up to ₹10 lakh per unit; SHG seed capital up to ₹40,000/member
IFSCA Fintech Incentive Scheme International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)	Prototype to Market Entry Fintech in GIFT IFSC	Incentive scheme to attract and support fintechs engaging with the IFSC ecosystem at GIFT City.	Indian and foreign fintech entities, startups and accelerators operating/engaging with GIFT IFSC.	[GRANT] Grant / incentive support (Sandbox, PoC, listing, accelerator and special grants)	Up to ₹75 lakh in many grant categories; varies by incentive type
Technology Development-cum-Incubation Centres Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)	Incubation DAE technology commercialisation	DAE/AIC incubation centres translating DAE spin-off technologies into market-ready products.	Startups, MSMEs and entrepreneurs licensing/incubating DAE technologies.	[INCUBATION] Technology transfer, lab access, scientist mentoring and incubation	No standard grant; support is incubation / technology access based
Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) Ministry of Rural Development	Ideation to Enterprise Creation Rural livelihoods	DAY-NRLM sub-scheme helping rural poor set up local enterprises through community enterprise support.	Rural entrepreneurs from SHG/NRLM ecosystem; relevant for rural startups/micro-enterprises.	[GRANT] Training, mentoring, community enterprise fund and business support	Support varies by block and enterprise plan; up to ₹6.5 crore per block overall
Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment	Scaling SC entrepreneur equity/debt	Social sector venture fund providing concessional finance to SC entrepreneurs and companies.	Companies promoted by Scheduled Caste entrepreneurs, including startups/MSMEs.	[EQUITY] Equity / quasi-equity / debt support	₹10 lakh to ₹15 crore, subject to fund guidelines
STI Hubs for SC/ST Communities Department of Science & Technology (DST)	Incubation / Livelihood Innovation Inclusive technology deployment	DST programme establishing STI hubs for technology-led livelihood and enterprise development in SC/ST communities.	Institutions/NGOs and community enterprises serving SC/ST communities.	[GRANT] Project grants, technology deployment, training and enterprise support	Project-based; amount varies by sanctioned STI hub
National Livestock Mission (NLM) Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying	Credit / Subsidy Livestock entrepreneurship	DAHD mission promoting entrepreneurship in poultry, sheep, goat, piggery and fodder sectors.	Individuals, FPOs, SHGs, JLGs, Section 8 companies and entrepreneurs in livestock.	[LOAN / CREDIT] Capital subsidy routed with loan/project finance	50% capital subsidy up to ₹50 lakh depending on project category
Mission on Advanced & High Impact Research (MAHIR) Ministry of Power & Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE)	R&D to Pilot Power sector deep-tech	Joint MoP-MNRE mission to identify, develop and demonstrate emerging power-sector technologies indigenously.	Startups, industry, academia and research institutions working on power-sector technologies.	[GRANT] R&D project funding, pilot support and commercialisation facilitation	Project-based; mission funded through MoP/MNRE/CPSE pooled resources
Yuva Sahakar – Cooperative Enterprise Support & Innovation Scheme National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), Ministry of Cooperation	Credit Cooperative startups/innovation	NCDC scheme supporting newly formed innovative cooperative societies and young cooperative entrepreneurs.	Cooperative societies in operation for minimum period as per scheme; youth-led/new cooperatives.	[LOAN / CREDIT] Long-term loan + 2% interest subvention	Loan up to project norms; often up to ₹3 crore project cost reference; 2% interest subvention
Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Programme (ESDP) Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises	Capacity Building Entrepreneurship training	MSME training programme building entrepreneurial and managerial skills for prospective entrepreneurs.	Prospective and existing entrepreneurs, MSMEs, youth and startups needing business skills.	[INCUBATION] Training, workshops and skill-development support	No direct startup funding; training cost supported per programme norms