Startup Grants & Funding for Veteran-Founded Startups

The Entrepreneur Support Scheme (ESS) by the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Kerala, offers financial assistance as a capital subsidy to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises engaged in manufacturing activities within the state.

Subsidised quality certification for MSMEs — 50%–80% subsidy on ZED certification costs

A scheme by the Uttarakhand MSME Department, implemented by CAP, offering financial incentives, subsidies, and technical assistance to entrepreneurs establishing aromatic industries in Aroma Park, SIIDCUL, Kashipur.

Financial assistance and loans for women Self-Help Groups in Karnataka's leather industry to promote self-sufficiency and economic independence.

Receive a 50% subsidy, up to ₹35 lakh per vehicle, on the purchase of refrigerated vehicles for cold storage under logistics and logistics hubs in Chhattisgarh.

Reimbursement of 50% (up to ₹2.5 lakh) of consultation fees for green rating from Indian Green Building Council for MSMEs in Uttar Pradesh.

Provides an interest subsidy of 5% on working capital loans, capped at ₹50,000 per annum for 5 years, to eligible silk reeling units in Uttar Pradesh.

Subsidies for input costs for the first fish crop in newly constructed freshwater aquaculture ponds in urban and semi-urban areas of Haryana.

PMMSY input-cost support of ₹1.60–2.40 lakh per hectare for the first crop in newly built freshwater ponds.

The Chanakya Scheme for Swayam Upadhi provides one-time financial assistance of up to ₹2 lakh to eligible Brahmin entrepreneurs in Andhra Pradesh to establish micro-enterprises.

Provides financial assistance to farmers in Tamil Nadu through jewel loans, with amounts up to ₹2 lakh at an interest rate of 11.5%.

This Tamil Nadu government scheme provides financial support to farmers through loans ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹2,00,000 for various horticultural activities.

A loan scheme by the Department of Handicraft & Handloom, J&K, providing financial assistance up to ₹2 lakh to registered artisans and weavers for investment and working capital needs.

Offers financial support as a loan up to ₹2 lakh for farmers in Tamil Nadu to engage in handloom and other non-farm sector activities, with interest rates from 11% to 12.5%.

A financial empowerment initiative by Gujarat Gopalak Vikas Nigam offering 100% loan support to women from Rabari and Bharwad communities for self-employment.

A Uttarakhand government scheme providing financial assistance, including bank loans and grants, to Scheduled Tribe individuals for establishing self-employment units.

The New Swarnima Scheme provides women entrepreneurs from backward classes with a loan of up to ₹2 lakh at 5% interest for self-employment ventures.

A Karnataka government scheme offering financial assistance, including a loan and a 50% subsidy, to eligible minority sericulture reelers and spinning workers.

A scheme providing loans and subsidies up to ₹2 lakh to Scheduled Caste residents of Haryana for eco-friendly, income-generating activities like e-rickshaws, solar gadgets, and polyhouses.

PIPDIC offers financial assistance up to ₹2 lakh as a loan to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs for establishing new micro-enterprises or expanding existing units in Puducherry.

A loan and subsidy scheme from HSFDC and NSKFDC for women Safai Karamcharis and their dependent daughters in Haryana, supporting small businesses and income-generating activities up to ₹2 lakh.

A scheme by the Puducherry District Industries Centre providing loans and subsidies to unemployed youth for starting self-employed enterprises in manufacturing and service sectors.