Startup Grants & Funding for One Person Companies

A sub-scheme under Banglashree for MSMEs, providing a subsidy on electricity consumed for manufacturing activities in West Bengal.

A Tamil Nadu government scheme providing reimbursement for eligible expenses incurred by Micro and Small enterprises during fund raising through SME Exchange IPOs, up to ₹30 lakh.

A component of Puducherry's MESIFAI scheme, offering up to ₹30 lakh capital investment subsidy to Micro, Small, Medium, and Large Thrust Area Industries on plant and machinery.

A capital subsidy for MSMEs in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu to set up environmental protection infrastructure or manufacture single-use plastic alternatives, offering up to ₹30 lakh or 25% of the capital cost.

This scheme by the Goa DITC provides interest subsidy on term loans and working capital loans for manufacturing and eco-tourism units, incentivizing financial viability with enhanced benefits for women and SC/ST applicants.

A loan scheme by NSFDC providing financial assistance for Safai Karamcharis, Scavengers, and their dependents to start or expand income-generating green businesses.

Hack-Nation India: A global AI hackathon offering over ₹27.9 lakh in cash and Open AI API credits, plus ₹1.4 crore+ in API credits for participants.

Goa Startup Mission offers an equity co-investment of 25% matching funds, up to ₹25 lakh, for Goa-based pre-product launch startups that have raised prior funding from a recognized source.

Loan assistance up to ₹25 lakhs for persons with disabilities in Haryana to establish manufacturing, fabrication, and production units.

Loan scheme by the Government of Himachal Pradesh to empower Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) for self-employment with loans up to ₹25 lakh at subsidized interest rates.

Financial assistance from PIPDIC for individuals and companies to establish or renovate sales outlets for Village & Small Industries (VSI) products in Puducherry, with a project cost limit of ₹25 lakh.

Financial assistance of up to ₹25 lakh as a composite term loan and/or working capital loan for new or existing micro enterprises in Puducherry.

India's founder-first startup festival + Zee TV pitch show is back. Founders from any city, any stage, any sector pitch to a panel of investor "Titans" for a ₹25 Lakh per-startup cohort guarantee, live Demo Day at Bharat Mandapam (Aug 26–28, 2026) and Zee TV / Zee5 broadcast.

A two-stage challenge inviting innovators to develop an AI-powered mobile application for digitizing India's 10 core battery fitness tests, with a prize pool of over ₹46 lakh and direct deployment opportunity with the Sports Authority of India.

25% capital subsidy for SC/ST-owned MSEs on technology upgradation

A Nagaland government scheme offering interest subvention, a 30% back-ended subsidy, and collateral-free loans to farmers, entrepreneurs, SHGs, and FPOs for economic activities.

A component of the Puducherry scheme offering 25% capital investment subsidy up to ₹25 lakh for new micro and small manufacturing units run by physically handicapped persons or ex-servicemen.

A scheme by Puducherry's Department of Industries and Commerce offering 25% margin money, capped at ₹25 lakh, to entrepreneurs establishing or revitalizing coir industries.

Industrial units in Puducherry can claim an interest subsidy of 25% on annual interest paid on loans for fixed assets and working capital, with a maximum limit, especially for specific entrepreneur categories.

An umbrella scheme by KVIC and MSME providing financial assistance, subsidies on Khadi production and interest, and infrastructure support to Khadi institutions and artisans.

The Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana provides financial assistance and subsidies up to ₹25 lakh to Uttarakhand residents for establishing new enterprises or upgrading existing small-scale units.

The Goa State Logistics and Warehousing Incentives Scheme offers a 50% annual interest subsidy, capped at ₹25 lakh per year, on loans for logistics and warehousing projects in Goa.