Gramam Thorum Puthozhil Scheme
By StartupTN
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Quick Answer
A Tamil Nadu government scheme by StartupTN and TANSIM to create 100 startups in 100 villages, providing ₹1 lakh equity-free seed grants and incubation support.
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 5 January 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by StartupTN. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Gramam Thorum Puthozhil Scheme is a flagship initiative of the Government of Tamil Nadu implemented through StartupTN and TANSIM to foster rural innovation and grassroots entrepreneurship.
The scheme aims to create startups in selected villages across Tamil Nadu by enabling aspiring entrepreneurs to transform village-based ideas into viable and sustainable businesses. It focuses on inclusive entrepreneurship, rural innovation, and local economic development.
Selected startups receive equity-free seed funding under TANSEED along with structured incubation, mentoring, and capacity-building support through StartupTN Regional Hubs. The program also strengthens startup readiness for other government schemes such as TANSEED and IVP while activating Gram Panchayats as centers of innovation-led growth.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
StartupTN is the Tamil Nadu government's startup and innovation mission. Its formal name is the Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission, usually shortened to TANSIM, and it sits under the Department of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of Tamil Nadu. It works out…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹1L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Equity-free seed grant of ₹1,00,000 (subject to TANSEED criteria and recommendation by Evaluation Committee) plus incubation support including business model refinement, market validation, legal help, branding, pitch readiness, mentoring, and access to CSR partner resources (infrastructure, networks, market access).
Application Process
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Apply
Aspiring entrepreneurs from target villages submit their applications through the official portal.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the objective of the Gramam Thorum Puthozhil Scheme?
To create 100 startups in 100 selected villages across Tamil Nadu, fostering inclusive entrepreneurship, rural innovation, and sustainable local economic growth.
What is the funding amount and type?
Selected startups are eligible for an equity-free seed grant of ₹1,00,000 under the TANSEED scheme, subject to fulfillment of TANSEED criteria and recommendation by the designated Evaluation Committee.
What support do selected startups receive?
Incubation support including business model refinement, market validation, legal help, branding, and pitch readiness. Additionally, CSR partners provide mentorship, infrastructure, resources, networks, market access, and funding support. Startups must participate in mandatory capacity-building, orientation, and incubation programmes.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
