Startup Grants for Indian Founders

Browse government, CSR, and international grants available to Indian founders. Filter by eligibility, sector, funding amount, and deadlines — all in one place.

Showing 295+ programs for Indian startups

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SAMRIDH (Startup Accelerator of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development and Growth)

ministry of electronics and information technology

Upto ₹40 Lakhs

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Scheme for Accelerating Startups around Post COVID Technology Opportunities (SASACT)

ministry of electronics and information technology

Upto ₹10 Cr

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Stand-Up India Scheme

government of india

₹10 Lakhs – ₹1 Cr

early Stage
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Scheme for assistance for Startups/ Innovation – Gujarat Industrial Policy 2020

government of gujarat

Upto ₹30 Lakhs

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Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP 2.0)

government of gujarat

Upto ₹2.5 Lakhs

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Digital Communication Innovation Square (DCIS)

department of telecommunications

Upto ₹124 Cr

early Stage
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Equipment Finance (Northeastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd Schemes)

ministry of development of north eastern region

₹25 Lakhs – ₹10 Cr

any Stage
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Women Enterprise Development (WED)

ministry of development of north eastern region

Upto ₹1 Cr

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NEDFi Equity Fund Scheme

North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFi)

₹50 Lakhs – ₹3 Cr

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North-East Venture Fund (NEVF)

ministry of development of north eastern region

₹25 Lakhs – ₹10 Cr

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NRL Ideation Angel Fund (NRL IAF)

NEDFi Venture Capital Limited (NVCL)

₹25 Lakhs – ₹7.5 Cr

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Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

Upto ₹10 Cr

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NIDHI - Seed Support System (NIDHI-SSS)

department of science & technology (dst)

Upto ₹1 Cr

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MeitY Startup Hub - TIDE 2.0 Scheme

Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)

₹4 Lakhs – ₹7 Lakhs

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Startup Odisha - Financial Assistance for Recognized Startups

Startup Odisha, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Department

₹20,000 – ₹16 Lakhs

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Startup Manipur - Idea Stage Grant

Government of Manipur

₹1.5 Lakhs – ₹3 Lakhs

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Startup Manipur - Revenue Stage Financial Assistance (Grant & Loan)

Government of Manipur

Upto ₹30 Lakhs

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Startup Manipur - Stand Up Stage Financial Assistance (Grant & Loan for Deprived Sections)

Government of Manipur

Upto ₹30 Lakhs

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RKVY-RAFTAAR Startup Agri-Business Incubation Scheme

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India

Upto ₹25 Lakhs

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S&T-PRISM (Promotion of Research and Innovation in Startups and MSMEs in Mining, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy and Recycling Sector)

Ministry of Mines, Government of India

Upto ₹2 Cr

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DSIR - Promoting Innovations in Individuals, Start-ups and MSMEs (PRISM)

Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)

₹2 Lakhs – ₹50 Lakhs

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BIRAC - Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)

Upto ₹50 Lakhs

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