Startup Grants & Funding for Agri, Food & Rural Startups

A key initiative by the Himachal Pradesh State Food Mission, this rebate scheme offers substantial financial support, covering 75% of project costs up to INR 2.5 Crore, for entities establishing crucial primary processing or collection centers in the state's rural areas, fostering agricultural value chain development and local economies.

Reimbursement of interest accrued on loans for purchasing reefer vehicles and mobile pre-cooling vans, up to ₹50 lakh for five years.

Tripura reimburses 30% or 40% of fixed capital for industrial units, with ceilings of Rs. 100 lakhs, Rs.125 lakhs, or Rs. 200 lakhs by size and sector.

MSMEs get 25% of the cost of equipment recommended by an energy audit, up to ₹50 Lakh.

MSMEs in Rajasthan's Agro & Food Processing sector can claim a capital subsidy of up to ₹1.5 crore on their capital investment under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2024.

Provides interest subsidy on term loans for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Chhattisgarh, with benefits ranging from 40-55% for 5-8 years, capped at ₹15-50 Lakh annually.

Reimbursement of 50% of transportation costs (excluding duties) up to ₹50 lakh annually for export units in Chhattisgarh for 5 years.

This scheme provides term loans and subsidies to Scheduled Caste entrepreneurs for viable income-generating projects up to ₹50 lakh, implemented through State Channelising Agencies and banks.

Nagaland units get 50% of outbound freight cost reimbursed, up to Rs 50 lakh a year, for five years.

Provides margin money and interest subsidy for DPIIT-recognized startups in Madhya Pradesh.

10% reimbursement of goods exported to Bangladesh through Tripura land custom stations, ceiling Rs.50 lakhs a year.

100% subsidy on a new 10KW-2000KW DG set, capped at Rs 40 lakh in Zone A and Rs 45 lakh in Zone B.

A Madhya Pradesh government scheme offering loans up to ₹42 lakh to unemployed youth and livestock farmers for establishing modern dairy units and boosting milk production.

The Design Scheme under the MSME Innovative Scheme provides financial assistance and expert design consultancy to micro, small, and medium enterprises for new product development and existing product enhancement.

A scheme by the Puducherry Industries and Commerce Department offering a 20% wage/employment subsidy up to ₹5 lakh per annum to eligible industrial units for 5-7 years.

A Gujarat government scheme offering up to ₹30 lakh in financial assistance for startups to develop innovative projects, covering prototype development, market research, and testing.

Receive a one-time grant of up to ₹30 lakh for startups in identified Sunrise Sectors, matching 10% of external capital raised.

A Government of India initiative providing up to 30 lakh equity funding and incubation support to SC youth and early-stage startups with innovative, technology-driven ideas.

A loan scheme by NMDFC providing up to ₹30 lakh at concessional interest rates for economically viable income generation ventures by beneficiaries from India's minority communities.

This scheme by the Haryana government provides concessional term loans of up to ₹30 lakh to individuals from minority communities in Haryana to enhance their employability and support self-employment ventures.

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 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.