Startup Grants & Funding for Food & Beverage Startups

Karnataka: 10%–30% investment subsidy + stamp duty and electricity duty exemption for MSMEs

The Advance Authorisation Scheme allows duty-free import of inputs, fuel, oil, and catalysts physically incorporated or consumed in export products, subject to an export obligation.

Telangana: 15%–25% investment subsidy + power cost reimbursement + SGST refund for new manufacturing units

The EPCG Scheme lets Indian exporters import capital goods at zero customs duty and IGST for pre-production, production and post-production activities, in return for an export obligation.

UP: 10%–25% capital subsidy + interest subsidy + stamp duty exemption for new MSMEs

This Rajasthan government scheme provides additional interest subsidy over RIPS 2024 and 100% reimbursement of Annual Credit Guarantee Fees to eligible MSMEs for new establishments, expansion, diversification, or modernization.

Micro and Small Enterprises registered under NSIC's Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS) can bid for government and PSU tenders, alone or in a consortium, with NSIC arranging EMD and security deposits.

Puducherry rent subsidy of up to ₹5,000 per month for five years for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and women entrepreneurs whose industrial units operate in rented buildings.

Interest subvention of 6% a year (8% for women or SC/ST) on term loans for nano and household enterprises in Kerala, for the first three years.

A scheme by the Government of Tamil Nadu offering reimbursement of employee provident fund (EPF) contributions for MSMEs, capped at ₹24,000 per employee per annum for three years.

Kerala scheme giving interest subvention of up to 6% on term loans and/or working capital loans up to ₹10 lakh to new MSMEs.

A scheme by the Government of Tamil Nadu providing a 20% subsidy on low tension power tariff for MSME enterprises for 36 months.

The Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers provides Market Development Assistance of ₹1,500 per Metric Tonne for entities selling specific organic fertilizers under the GOBARDhan initiative.

This scheme by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Puducherry, provides coir artisans with financial support for exposure tours to learn new techniques and innovative ideas in other coir units.

Coir product manufacturers in Puducherry exhibitions get a ₹150 daily allowance, travel reimbursement, product transport costs and free stall space.

This Gujarat government scheme offers 100% reimbursement of the employer's statutory EPF contribution for new employees to eligible Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, aimed at fostering growth and employment.

Gujarat reimburses 100% of annual CGTMSE service fees for Micro and Small Enterprises with collateral-free loans, for up to five years.

Concession of up to 75% on the rate or premium of industrial land or sheds in Himachal Pradesh for MSMEs, Large and Anchor Enterprises, varying by area category.

Claim reimbursement of Net SGST paid for eligible enterprises in Himachal Pradesh for up to 7 years, capped at a percentage of Fixed Capital Investment.

Exemption from priority and road width charges for land allotment by MIDC and MITL for eligible Priority Sector projects under Maharashtra's Industry Policy 2025.

An incentive scheme by the Government of Himachal Pradesh offering INR 1000 per month to enterprises for each additional Bonafide Himachali employed over a base of 50, for ten years.

An incentive from the Government of Himachal Pradesh providing exemptions on stamp duty and registration fees for eligible MSMEs, Large Enterprises, and Anchor Enterprises operating within the state.