North-East Venture Fund (NEVF)
By Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
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Quick Answer
North East Venture Fund (NEVF) is a SEBI-registered Category I Venture Capital Fund with a corpus of ₹100 crore, providing equity and equity-linked investments to startups based in the North Easter…
- Funding amount
- ₹25L – ₹10Cr
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region. 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 North East Venture Fund (NEVF) is a Category I Venture Capital Fund registered under SEBI AIF Regulations, 2012. It was established with a corpus of Rs. 100 crore to promote entrepreneurship and maximize investment returns in the North Eastern Region. NEVF invests in startups with innovative business models and high growth potential.
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Grant providers
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) Established in September 2001, MDoNER is the nodal Central Government ministry responsible for the accelerated socio-economic development of the eight states of Northeast India: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur,…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- ₹25L – ₹10Cr
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Equity and equity-linked investments (convertible preference shares, debentures) from ₹25 lakh to ₹10 crore for early-stage and growth-stage startups located in the North Eastern Region of India.
Application Process
- 1
Submit application via email
Send an email describing your startup and proposal to nevf@nedfi.com for initial evaluation.
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How to apply
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- 1
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.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I apply for funding from NEVF?
Send an email with your proposal to nevf@nedfi.com.
What type of financial instruments does NEVF invest in?
NEVF invests in equity, convertible preference shares, and debentures.
What is the investment size range?
Minimum investment is ₹25 lakh and maximum is ₹10 crore.
Who manages the North East Venture Fund?
The fund is managed by NEDFi Venture Capital Limited (NVCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NEDFi.
What are the entry criteria for startups?
Startups must be based in the North Eastern Region, have an entrepreneurial team with innovative vision, strong management, a viable and scalable business model, market-fit product with traction, and realistic exit potential.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
