Startup Grants & Funding for Energy & Climate Startups

25% capital subsidy for SC/ST-owned MSEs on technology upgradation

This Gujarat state scheme provides financial assistance to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for measures that reduce energy and water consumption, including audit reimbursements and equipment cost subsidies.

A Nagaland government scheme offering interest subvention, a 30% back-ended subsidy, and collateral-free loans to farmers, entrepreneurs, SHGs, and FPOs for economic activities.

Get 40% reimbursement, up to ₹20 lakh, on plant and machinery expenditure for adopting clean production technologies in Uttar Pradesh.

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.

Existing MSME units in Uttar Pradesh can claim 50% reimbursement, up to ₹20 lakh, on equipment recommended by an environmental auditor.

Loan up to ₹15 lakh (75% of a ₹20 lakh project cost) from PIPDIC for women-led micro-enterprises in Puducherry, for fixed assets and working capital.

Term loans of ₹1 lakh to ₹15 lakh at 6% interest from the Gujarat Safai Kamdar Vikas Nigam (GSKVN), for safai kamdars and their dependents in Gujarat to start 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.

A national platform for India's most promising agri startups to showcase scalable, high-impact solutions with grants up to ₹15 lakhs and expert mentorship.

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.

A scheme under the RAMP initiative by DNH&DD providing one-time financial assistance of up to ₹15 lakh to eligible SMEs for IPO-related expenses incurred when raising equity capital through SME Exchanges.

A Goa state scheme offering financial reimbursement for national and international certifications and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) registration fees to industrial units, hospitals, and educational institutions operating in Goa.

Andhra Pradesh MSMEs get ₹1 per unit of power reimbursed, paid twice a year for 5 years, capped annually by enterprise size at ₹1 Lakh, ₹5 Lakh or ₹15 Lakh.

Micro and small units in Meghalaya get inland transport costs subsidised, up to Rs 15 lakh a year for four years.

Power cost reimbursement of up to ₹15 Lakh a year for new, expanding or diversifying enterprises, FPOs and SHGs in Andhra Pradesh, including special-category led units.

Reimbursement of up to 75% of patent filing expenses, capped at ₹15 lakh per year, for startups in Karnataka under the new policy.

Pre-incubation cohort by Maruti Suzuki & IIM Calcutta Innovation Park for early-stage startups in mobility, manufacturing, sustainability and social impact — ₹13 lakh cash rewards, paid PoC and Japan immersion.

The Uttarakhand Startup Policy 2023 offers monthly allowances, seed funding up to ₹12.5 lakh, and IP reimbursement to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the state.

Tripura reimburses 4% or 5% of interest paid on term loans, with a yearly ceiling of Rs.5.00 lakhs (non-thrust) or Rs.12.00 lakhs (thrust).

Reimbursement of Provident Fund (PF) and Employees State Insurance (ESI) contributions for new jobs created by startups in Karnataka.