Startup Grants & Funding for Agri, Food & Rural Startups

MSMEs in Rajasthan's Agro & Food Processing sector can claim a capital subsidy of up to ₹1.5 crore on their capital investment under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2024.

A loan scheme by NSFDC providing financial assistance for Safai Karamcharis, Scavengers, and their dependents to start or expand income-generating green businesses.

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

A one-time growth incentive from the Government of Maharashtra providing financial grants up to ₹25 lakhs to eligible MSMEs for scaling up operations and enhancing competitiveness.

For existing food processing units expanding or modernising: 25% capital subsidy on plant, machinery and technical civil work, up to ₹1 crore.

A one-time financial grant for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Maharashtra to support scaling up operations, based on additional investment and turnover thresholds.

Goa Startup Mission offers an equity co-investment of 25% matching funds, up to ₹25 lakh, for Goa-based pre-product launch startups that have raised prior funding from a recognized source.

Funding for Kerala-registered revenue-stage tech startups with collateral-free debt.

Loan scheme by the Government of Himachal Pradesh to empower Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) for self-employment with loans up to ₹25 lakh at subsidized interest rates.

Financial assistance from PIPDIC for individuals and companies to establish or renovate sales outlets for Village & Small Industries (VSI) products in Puducherry, with a project cost limit of ₹25 lakh.

Loans up to "25 lakh are provided to professionally educated unemployed disabled youth in Haryana to support their self-employment or professional activities.

Financial assistance of up to ₹25 lakh as a composite term loan and/or working capital loan for new or existing micro enterprises in Puducherry.

Industrial units in Puducherry can claim an interest subsidy of 25% on annual interest paid on loans for fixed assets and working capital, with a maximum limit, especially for specific entrepreneur categories.

An umbrella scheme by KVIC and MSME providing financial assistance, subsidies on Khadi production and interest, and infrastructure support to Khadi institutions and artisans.

This Gujarat government scheme offers financial support of up to ₹25 lakh (75% of costs) to MSMEs and individuals for patent registration expenses, including attorney and application fees.

Eligible MSMEs in Maharashtra can claim a 50% subsidy on additional capital equipment for technology upgradation, capped at ₹25 lakh, distributed over five years.

Provides a 75% rebate on land cost, capped at ₹25 lakhs, for new SC/ST-led Micro and Small Enterprises setting up in Industrial Estates/Parks in Andhra Pradesh.

Reimbursement of 40% of net salary for employers hiring Divyang, Retired Agniveer, or Surrendered Naxalites under the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy.

Subsidy of up to ₹25 lakh for enterprises in Chhattisgarh adopting technologies for carbon credit receipts and reduction.

The Jharkhand Quality Certification Assistance scheme offers 100% reimbursement, up to ₹25 lakh, to industrial units for obtaining quality certifications from BIS and other internationally recognized institutions.

A Chhattisgarh government subsidy reimbursing 40% of net salary, up to ₹5 lakh per year for 5 years, to employers who provide permanent employment to Divyang, Retired Agniveer, or Surrendered Naxalites.

Chhattisgarh government offers a subsidy of up to ₹25 lakh for MSMEs in the services sector adopting technologies that generate carbon credits or reduce emissions.