Startup Grants & Funding in Lakshadweep

25% subsidy on institutional finance up to Rs.1 crore for plant, machinery or technology upgradation by SC/ST MSEs, capped at Rs.25 lakh.

Up to Rs 3 lakh per MSME for cleaner technology and pollution-control upgrades, subsidised 50-80%.

One-time 50% capital subsidy up to Rs. 25 lakh for entrepreneurs setting up a poultry unit under the National Livestock Mission.

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

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

Women from backward classes can get a loan of up to ₹2 lakh at 5% interest per year for self-employment, with no own contribution needed for projects up to ₹2,00,000.

Up to ₹2 lakh reimbursed for successfully filing (granted) an Indian patent, for StartinUP-registered UP startups

Up to Rs 2 lakh per MSME for consultancy and handholding to move towards Zero Defect Zero Effect.

A one-year intensive fellowship program by AIM, NITI Aayog and UNDP India, offering up to ₹2 lakh funding and incubation support to aspiring community innovators.

A US$2,000 equity-free grant for individuals under 25 to fuel personal growth, learning new skills, building projects, and exploring world-changing ideas.

Concessional loans of up to ₹1,00,000 or ₹1,50,000 for Self Help Group members from minority communities, for income-generating activities. Run by NMDFC.

Up to Rs. 1.50 lakh per event for an SC/ST enterprise visiting an international exhibition, trade fair or seminar abroad.

Microfinance loan of up to ₹1,40,000 with training for women from backward or low-income families who want to start a business.

Up to Rs. 1.50 lakh per event for an SC/ST enterprise participating in a domestic exhibition or trade fair.

Financial support in the form of Viability Gap Funding (VGF) is provided to eligible companies to establish and operate BPO/ITeS units in smaller cities and towns across India.

Reimbursement of 80% of bank loan processing charges, up to ₹1,00,000, for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs.

Microgrants from ₹9,500-₹95,000 for solo builders to fund parts, compute, and materials to build their first version.

The Awesome Foundation distributes $1,000 grants, no strings attached, to projects and their creators worldwide, fostering awesome ideas one grant at a time.

Microgrants ranging from ₹9,500-₹95,000 (US$100-US$1,000) for individual builders working on innovative hardware and robotics projects globally.

PMFME pays FPOs, SHGs and cooperatives Rs 50,000 per case towards preparing a Detailed Project Report.

Collateral-free micro loan up to ₹50,000 for businesses in their earliest stage

A central scheme by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs providing collateral-free working capital loans, interest subsidy, and digital transaction incentives to street vendors across India.