Startup Grants & Funding in Lakshadweep

Silicon Valley-based accelerator with investment for early-stage startups.

Non-dilutive grant up to ₹1Cr for TRL-4+ biotech & deep-tech startups; rolling monthly calls.

IIMA Ventures offers specialized support and grant funding up to ₹1 crore for early to late-stage startups building innovative fintech solutions for women's financial inclusion across India.

IKP ARK embeds operators into deep science startups to transform proof-of-concept into Series A-ready, fundable companies through a 12-month co-building program.

A central government scheme providing concessional credit, margin money assistance, and interest subvention to individual handloom weavers and organizations across India.

44%–50% subsidy on loans for agriculture graduates setting up agri-clinics and agri-business centres

Indie Fund provides financial backing for independent game development projects, acting as a syndicate of investors to support innovative games.

Pre-seed accelerator for B2B software startups, offering $100,000 investment and tailored guidance.

Financial support for DPIIT-recognized Startups and MSMEs for prototyping, PoC, validation, and pilot deployment of telecom and ICT solutions, offering up to ₹50 lakh as equity-free grant-in-aid.

SINE IIT Bombay's Titanium program transforms deep-tech IP from IIT Bombay professors/researchers into startups by matching them with co-founders, mentors, and providing early-stage capital.

15-35% margin-money subsidy to set up a new manufacturing or service micro-enterprise, via KVIC/KVIB/DIC

A scheme by MeitY and DoT to reimburse up to 75% of telecom equipment testing and certification charges for DPIIT-recognized Start-ups and MSME-registered Micro & Small Enterprises, capped at ₹50 lakh.

Up to 50% capital subsidy, maximum Rs. 50 lakh, for entrepreneurs setting up sheep or goat breeding units under the National Livestock Mission.

An incubator program for early-stage longevity research, leveraging a vast network of geroscientists, biotech entrepreneurs, and web3 builders to commercialize bold ideas into new biotech companies.

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.

Supporting early-stage innovations that help mitigate and build resilience against climate change, offering up to ₹40 lakh in financial support.

An initiative by IIITMK and partners to accelerate innovation in Semiconductors & Advanced Materials with grant support up to ₹40 Lakhs.

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.

Government of India mission giving SC youth and early-stage startups up to ₹30 lakh in equity funding and incubation support for 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.

NSFDC loans for Safai Karamcharis, Scavengers and their dependents to start or expand green income-generating businesses, up to ₹27 lakh.

TiHAN IIT Hyderabad's SSS program provides ₹25 lakh funding over 12 months to startups with proven track records in autonomous navigation, supporting translational research and commercialization.