Startup Grants & Funding for Consumer & Retail Startups

Uttarakhand's Rural Development Department offers free technical, business, legal, marketing and mentorship support, plus investment guidance, to entrepreneurs in the state.

Self-employed youths aged 20 to 35 from the Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities in Assam can get financial assistance for their self-employment activities.

This scheme by DSFDC, Government of Delhi, provides financial support and opportunities for artisans from specific communities to participate in national fairs and exhibitions.

Uttarakhand residents can get a canteen from the Uttarakhand Agricultural Production & Marketing Board to run a tea and food business for one year.

An Assam government scheme for educated unemployed youth to run mobile retail shops on E-rickshaws, delivering essential commodities to the doorstep at reasonable prices.

Maharashtra gives non-repayable financial assistance to unemployed persons with disabilities to start self-employment, small businesses or agro-based projects.

The Chhattisgarh government gives a free sewing machine to registered unorganized women workers in tailoring, embroidery or weaving.

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

Gujarat financial assistance for startups and innovators in any sector, with incubation and mentorship through approved Nodal Institutions. Runs until August 2025.

A Gujarat government scheme offering financial assistance and toolkits for self-employment to Scheduled Caste individuals establishing cottage industries.

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.

TiE Nurture 15.0 is an equity-free accelerator program by TiE Pune, designed for founders to refine business models, master go-to-market strategies, and achieve funding readiness through curated mentoring and investor connect.

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.

Non-repayable seed grants for early-stage startups in Maharashtra with innovative, 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.

Venture Center's Pre-Incubation Program (Ignition & Kickstart) nurtures early-stage technology projects and young startups, de-risking technology and refining business plans.

A programme connecting innovative startups with industries to foster collaboration for co-development, production, marketing, and commercialization.

A 6-month pre-incubation program by Sathyabama TBI offering mentorship, product development, company incorporation, and capital support for early-stage ideas and startups.

Equity investment fund by the Government of Tamil Nadu backing scalable, innovation-led startups where SC/ST founders hold majority equity and control, with over ₹60 crore already deployed.

EWOR invests in individuals at any stage, from idea to ₹5.25 crore ARR, fostering potential.

14-week virtual accelerator for MVP-stage startups with traction , sprint execution, CXO mentorship, and a final pitch to Indian Angel Network.

Mizoram government scheme giving selected 'Progress Partners' grants, venture funding, and collateral-free bank loans with full interest subvention, plus advisory and market support.