Startup Grants & Funding for Partnerships

25% subsidy on institutional finance up to Rs.1 crore for plant, machinery or technology upgradation by SC/ST MSEs, capped at Rs.25 lakh.

Full to-and-fro travel fare up to Rs. 10,000 for one SC/ST person per enterprise visiting a domestic exhibition or trade fair.

One-time 50% capital subsidy up to Rs. 25 lakh for entrepreneurs setting up a poultry unit under the National Livestock Mission.

Full to-and-fro travel fare up to Rs. 10,000 for one SC/ST person per enterprise exhibiting at a domestic trade fair.

A 20% capital investment subsidy up to ₹20 lakh is offered by the Puducherry government for new IT/ITES industrial units on investments in plant and machinery.

A Himachal Pradesh state scheme offering various incentives, hand-holding, and support to startups and innovative projects to foster self-employment and industrial development in the state.

Uttarakhand's Drone Policy 2023 aims to promote drone technology innovation and development, offering incentives and rewards to drone-related startups, manufacturers, and service providers.

A scheme by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, promoting self-reliance in agriculture through sustainable plantation activities for farmers, SHGs, and FPOs.

This policy by the Government of Uttarakhand offers capital grants, subsidies, and incentives to private and institutional investors for developing sustainable tourism projects in the state.

A Chhattisgarh state government scheme providing financial assistance, guarantee, and training to youth for setting up self-employment ventures in industry, service, and business sectors.

This scheme by the National Jute Board fosters innovation and product diversification in the Jute Diversified Products sector by providing design development, technical support, and market exclusivity.

This scheme by the Uttarakhand Agricultural Production & Marketing Board provides licensed traders with commercial godowns for storage and management of their goods to facilitate ease of doing business.

A Madhya Pradesh state scheme offering 100% grants to individuals from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category for projects promoting their welfare and development.

A Gujarat state scheme encouraging R&D and entrepreneurship by providing assistance to startups and innovators across all sectors, in operation until August 2025.

This scheme provides financial assistance for worker wages to industrial units in Gujarat's textile, garment, and technical textile sectors, promoting employment and sustainable growth.

A 6-month structured acceleration program by KDEM for MVP-ready, seed-funded startups registered in Karnataka, focusing on mentorship, market access, and investment readiness.

A Gujarat government scheme to promote traditional handicrafts by providing artisans and organizations with platforms to showcase and sell their products at state and national-level fairs.

A monthly sustenance allowance of INR 20,000 for early-stage startups in Uttar Pradesh until they reach the prototype stage, provided for up to two years.

Provides an additional 50% incentive on seed and prototype grants for startups meeting specific criteria, including diverse founder groups, regional presence, or working in key sectors.

Seed funding grants for early-stage startups in Maharashtra with innovative and scalable business ideas, awarded through a competitive selection process.

An 8-week hybrid program by DST and GDC, IIT Madras, supporting deep-tech innovators and early-stage startups to commercialize STEM research through structured learning, mentorship, and customer discovery.

Deep-tech startups recommended by a UP Centre of Excellence can have their Prototype or Seed Grant doubled.