Startup Grants & Funding for Software & IT Startups

A capital subsidy program from the Government of Rajasthan, offering up to INR 10 crores to Industries Associations and private enterprises for establishing R&D centres, GCCs, and Test Labs.

Grant of 35-45% of fixed capital investment, up to ₹8 crore, for new MSMEs in the services sector in Chhattisgarh.

Capital subsidy of up to ₹5 crore or 25% of capital cost for setting up ETPs, CETPs and STPs in Maharashtra, if at least 25% of industrial water is reused.

Capital investment incentive of up to ₹7.5 crore for new and expanding manufacturing and service units in Jammu & Kashmir.

Reimbursement of 50% of eligible R&D expenditure, up to ₹5 crore over 5 years, for recognized IT and ITeS R&D centers in Uttar Pradesh.

Financial incentive for new and expanding manufacturing or service units in Jammu & Kashmir, offering up to 50% of capital investment with a maximum of ₹7.5 crore.

Women-led startups in Rajasthan can claim an additional 25% reimbursement of State tax for the first two years of operations, capped annually at ₹5 crore.

Provides 75% exemption and 25% reimbursement on stamp duty for eligible startups in Rajasthan, capped annually at INR 5 crores under RIPS 2024.

Provides a 5.5% interest subvention on working capital loans for new and expanding business units in Jammu & Kashmir, with a maximum benefit of ₹5 crore over five years.

Startups in Rajasthan can claim exemption from 75% and reimbursement of 25% of conversion charges, with an annual cap of ₹5 crore on all incentives.

Units implementing solar projects in Maharashtra get a 20% subsidy on eligible project cost, up to ₹4.8 crore, under the Maharashtra Industries Policy.

Iterative's Winter 2027 Accelerator invests US$150,000-500,000 in early-stage Southeast Asia-focused startups for 10-15% equity, providing mentorship, network, and investor access through a 12-week remote program.

Tamil Nadu scheme for educated first-generation youth entrepreneurs: training, capital subsidy up to ₹75 lakhs and 3% interest subvention for new manufacturing or service enterprises.

एसओएसवी प्री-सीड और अर्ली-स्टेज डीप टेक स्टार्टअप्स में निवेश करता है। ये स्टार्टअप्स मानव और ग्रहीय स्वास्थ्य पर फोकस करते हैं। प्रोग्राम वर्ल्ड-क्लास लैब्स, इंटेंसिव मेंटरशिप और बड़ा इन्वेस्टर नेटवर्क ऑफर करता है।

pre-seed/seed टेक-इनेबल्ड स्टार्टअप्स के लिए AI-इनेबल्ड ऐक्सेलरेटर, $25K+ इन्वेस्टमेंट।

Uttar Pradesh awards up to ₹3 crore in grant-in-aid to scaling-stage startups picked through an open Grand Challenge.

Electronics, electrical, AI, robotics, computing and IT units in Chhattisgarh get a 20% subsidy on R&D plant and machinery, up to ₹3 crore.

Reimbursement of 50% of actual transportation charges up to ₹60 lakh per year for SC/ST exporting units in Chhattisgarh for 5 years.

Haryana gives persons with disabilities loans up to ₹25 lakhs to buy vehicles for commercial hiring, including heavy vehicles such as JCBs and trucks.

A Gujarat government scheme offering 75% reimbursement up to ₹25 lakh for patent registration expenses to individuals and MSMEs, fostering innovation and global competitiveness.

For export units in electronics and electrical, AI, robotics and computing, and IT: 50% of transport costs back, up to ₹50 lakh a year for 5 years.

Provides interest subsidies on term loans for new Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the service sector across Gujarat, with an additional 1% for registered startups.