Startup Grants & Funding for Space, Drone & Defense Startups

Punjab refunds 75% of an MSME's patent registration expenses — up to INR 10 lakh for a domestic patent and INR 20 lakh for an international one.

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

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.

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.

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.

15% capital subsidy on technology upgradation for MSME plant & machinery

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.

A power cost subsidy for Micro, Small, and Medium enterprises in Andhra Pradesh, offering ₹1 per unit reimbursement, capped annually for 5 years.

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

Reimbursement of fixed power costs for special category Micro, Small, Medium, and Large enterprises, FPOs, and SHGs in Andhra Pradesh, offering up to ₹15 Lakh annually.

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).

This Gujarat government scheme provides financial assistance, including a loan up to ₹10 lakhs and a ₹15,000 subsidy, for Scheduled Caste individuals to purchase business premises or shops in urban areas.

Supports early-revenue tech startups in Kerala with up to ₹10L for market acceleration.

₹2.5–10 lakh grant for Gujarat student innovators under 35.

Seed grant for DPIIT-recognized Haryana startups, up to ₹10 Lakh.

One-time marketing grant up to ₹10 Lakh for Jharkhand-registered startups under ₹25 Cr turnover, less than 5 years old.