Startup Grants & Funding for Space, Drone & Defense Startups

100% export-oriented units set up in Nagaland get a 20% capital investment subsidy, capped at Rs 1 crore.

A scheme by the Gujarat Government offering financial assistance up to ₹50 lakh to MSMEs for technology acquisition, covering up to 65% of the cost.

A scheme by the Puducherry Industries and Commerce Department offering up to 45% subsidy on capital investments (land, building, plant & machinery) for enterprises, with enhanced support for Women/SC/ST Entrepreneurs.

Provides interest subsidy on term loans for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Chhattisgarh, with benefits ranging from 40-55% for 5-8 years, capped at ₹15-50 Lakh annually.

35% investment subsidy on fixed capital, up to Rs. 75 lakh, for micro and small service enterprises set up by SC, ST and PwD entrepreneurs in Telangana.

A financial incentive for export units in Chhattisgarh, offering reimbursement of 50% of actual transportation charges for goods, up to ₹50 lakh annually for five years.

This scheme provides term loans and subsidies to Scheduled Caste entrepreneurs for viable income-generating projects up to ₹50 lakh, implemented through State Channelising Agencies and banks.

Reimbursement of 50% of transportation costs (excluding duties) up to ₹50 lakh annually for export units in Chhattisgarh for 5 years.

Provides margin money and interest subsidy for DPIIT-recognized startups in Madhya Pradesh.

Nagaland units get 50% of outbound freight cost reimbursed, up to Rs 50 lakh a year, for five years.

100% subsidy on a new 10KW-2000KW DG set, capped at Rs 40 lakh in Zone A and Rs 45 lakh in Zone B.

The Design Scheme under the MSME Innovative Scheme provides financial assistance and expert design consultancy to micro, small, and medium enterprises for new product development and existing product enhancement.

A scheme by the Puducherry Industries and Commerce Department offering a 20% wage/employment subsidy up to ₹5 lakh per annum to eligible industrial units for 5-7 years.

A Gujarat government scheme offering up to ₹30 lakh in financial assistance for startups to develop innovative projects, covering prototype development, market research, and testing.

Receive a one-time grant of up to ₹30 lakh for startups in identified Sunrise Sectors, matching 10% of external capital raised.

A Government of India initiative providing up to 30 lakh equity funding and incubation support to SC youth and early-stage startups with innovative, technology-driven ideas.

A loan scheme by NMDFC providing up to ₹30 lakh at concessional interest rates for economically viable income generation ventures by beneficiaries from India's minority communities.

This scheme by the Haryana government provides concessional term loans of up to ₹30 lakh to individuals from minority communities in Haryana to enhance their employability and support self-employment ventures.

A Tamil Nadu government scheme providing reimbursement for eligible expenses incurred by Micro and Small enterprises during fund raising through SME Exchange IPOs, up to ₹30 lakh.

A capital subsidy for MSMEs in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu to set up environmental protection infrastructure or manufacture single-use plastic alternatives, offering up to ₹30 lakh or 25% of the capital cost.

A one-time growth incentive from the Government of Maharashtra providing financial grants up to ₹25 lakhs to eligible MSMEs for scaling up operations and enhancing competitiveness.

A one-time financial grant for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Maharashtra to support scaling up operations, based on additional investment and turnover thresholds.