Startup Grants & Funding for Climate, Energy & EV Startups

Assam funds 50% of the capital cost of an effluent treatment plant, up to Rs 25 lakh per unit.

For MSMEs in the services sector: get back 50% of patent costs, up to ₹20 lakh, for a registered and sanctioned patent.

This sub-scheme under the Investment Promotion Scheme provides financial assistance to MSMEs in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu for initiatives aimed at saving energy and water consumption, covering audit and equipment costs up to ₹21 lakh.

For SC/ST entrepreneurs: get back 50% of patent costs, up to ₹20 lakh, for a registered and sanctioned patent.

This Gujarat government scheme offers financial assistance to MSMEs for adopting energy-efficient and water-saving practices through audit cost reimbursements and equipment subsidies.

Extra 20% investment subsidy on fixed capital, up to Rs. 20 lakh, for micro and small enterprises set up by women entrepreneurs in Telangana.

Receive up to ₹16 lakh in non-repayable grant assistance from Startup Odisha for innovative product development and marketing activities in the state.

15%–35% margin-money subsidy for new micro-enterprises via KVIC

Supports technology-based startups with market validation ready to scale operations, up to ₹15 lakhs.

The Chief Minister Employment Generation Programme (CMEGP) provides financial assistance and subsidy for unemployed youth in Maharashtra to establish new manufacturing, service, or agro-based ventures.

Seed funding up to ₹15 Lakh for DPIIT-recognized startups operating in Punjab.

A pre-money, term-sheet-triggered co-investment programme for DeepTech & Community Innovation Startups across India, providing ₹12-15 Lakh in funding.

Seed funding (loan) for early-stage Kerala startups working on innovative tech products.

Soft loan for women entrepreneurs in Kerala with government/PSU project orders.

The NBCFDC General Loan Scheme offers financial assistance up to ₹15 lakh at concessional interest rates (6-8%) for entrepreneurs from Backward Classes to undertake various income-generating activities across India.

A term loan scheme for Safai Karamcharis and their dependents in Haryana, offering up to ₹15 lakh for viable income-generating activities with a 6% interest rate, margin money, and subsidy.

The Haryana Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections Kalyan Nigam offers term loans up to ₹15 lakh at 6-8% interest to Backward Class individuals in Haryana to enhance their employability.

A loan scheme by PIPDIC, Puducherry, providing financial assistance up to ₹15 lakh (75% of ₹20 lakh project cost) for fixed assets and working capital to new or existing micro-enterprises led by women entrepreneurs.

The Gujarat Safai Kamdar Vikas Nigam (GSKVN) offers term loans ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹15 lakh at 6% interest to safai kamdars and their dependents in Gujarat for self-employment.

Two startups per sector win a government work order of up to ₹15 lakh and ₹10 lakh to prove their concept at UP Startup Week.

Government top-up for SEBI/RBI-recognized investments, up to ₹15 Lakh per instance, with women-led bonus.

Puducherry government scheme offering a 15% sales rebate, up to ₹15 lakh annually, to recognized Sales Emporia/Showrooms for promoting local handicrafts and MSME products.