Startup Funding Programs in India

A Chhattisgarh state government scheme providing financial assistance, guarantee, and training to youth for setting up self-employment ventures in industry, service, and business sectors.

This scheme by the National Jute Board fosters innovation and product diversification in the Jute Diversified Products sector by providing design development, technical support, and market exclusivity.

A scheme by the Uttarakhand Rural Development Department offering free technical, business, legal, marketing, and mentorship support, alongside business investment guidance, to entrepreneurs in the state.

Financial assistance for self-employed youths from Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities in Assam to encourage self-employment activities.

This scheme by DSFDC, Government of Delhi, provides financial support and opportunities for artisans from specific communities to participate in national fairs and exhibitions.

The Uttarakhand Agricultural Production & Marketing Board allots canteens for selling tea and food items to eligible residents of Uttarakhand to promote local trade and entrepreneurship.

This scheme by the Uttarakhand Agricultural Production & Marketing Board provides licensed traders with commercial godowns for storage and management of their goods to facilitate ease of doing business.

A scheme by the Government of Assam enabling unemployed youth to operate mobile retail shops (Aamar Dukan On Wheels) for doorstep delivery of essential commodities at reasonable prices.

A scheme by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra, providing financial assistance for self-employment, small-scale business, and agro-based projects to unemployed disabled persons in Maharashtra.

This Chhattisgarh government scheme provides free sewing machines to registered unorganized women workers to promote self-reliance and support their micro-enterprises in tailoring and related activities.

A Madhya Pradesh state scheme offering 100% grants to individuals from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category for projects promoting their welfare and development.

A Goa state scheme offering financial incentives and assistance to new and expanding manufacturing units classified under Micro or Small sectors, with additional benefits for women and SC/ST entrepreneurs.

A Gujarat state scheme encouraging R&D and entrepreneurship by providing assistance to startups and innovators across all sectors, in operation until August 2025.

This scheme provides financial assistance for worker wages to industrial units in Gujarat's textile, garment, and technical textile sectors, promoting employment and sustainable growth.

A Gujarat government scheme offering financial assistance and toolkits for self-employment to Scheduled Caste individuals establishing cottage industries.

The Manav Kalyan Yojana in Gujarat provides toolkit assistance via e-vouchers for self-employment in 10 designated trades to economically disadvantaged individuals and artisans.

This scheme by the Gujarat Rajya Khadi Gramodyog Board offers financial assistance and production incentives to Khadi spinners and weavers across Gujarat, enhancing their livelihoods and promoting traditional crafts.

A Gujarat government scheme to promote traditional handicrafts by providing artisans and organizations with platforms to showcase and sell their products at state and national-level fairs.

निम्न-आय भारत के फिनटेक, लिवलीहुड और स्किलिंग स्टार्टअप्स के लिए यूएसडी 50,000+ ट्रैंच्ड अनुदान पूंजी और इन्क्यूबेशन।

C-CAMP's Centre of Excellence for Sustainability backs bio-based climate innovations at the intersection of environment, healthcare, and agriculture — offering funding, incubation, mentoring, and deployment support.

Equity investment fund by the Government of Tamil Nadu backing scalable, innovation-led startups where SC/ST founders hold majority equity and control, with over ₹60 crore already deployed.

EWOR व्यक्तियों में किसी भी स्टेज पर — आइडिया से €500K ARR तक — इन्वेस्ट करता है, पोटेंशियल को फोस्टर करता है।