Non-dilutive government grants are the most founder-friendly source of startup capital in India. Programs like the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), BIRAC BIG, DST NIDHI-PRAYAS, and iDEX provide ₹10 Lakhs to ₹1.5 Crore without equity dilution, enabling startups to validate technology and achieve product-market fit on their own terms.
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Labour & Employment Department, Jammu and Kashmir
Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS)
Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME)
AIC-RNTU Foundation
AIC-IIITH Foundation
NSRCEL, HDFC Bank Parivartan