Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) via ABIS-TBI
A programme by TBI (Technology Business Incubator)
Seed funding under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, released through ABIS-TBI as an approved incubator, for early-stage innovative startups.
At a glance
| Best for | DPIIT-recognised early-stage startups with a technology-driven solution |
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About Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) via ABIS-TBI
The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme is a Government of India initiative from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. ABIS-TBI is an approved incubator under the scheme. It screens and selects startups, releases the seed funding against milestones, monitors progress and provides mentoring and technical support.
What you get
- Financial assistance for product development, validation, market entry, commercialisation and business expansion
- Incubation, mentoring and technical support from the incubator
Who can apply
- A startup recognised by DPIIT and incorporated within two years of applying
- An innovative, technology-driven solution
- At least 51% Indian promoter shareholding
- Not already received more than the scheme's limit from other Government seed schemes
How to apply: obtain DPIIT recognition, apply through the Seed Fund Portal, choose ABIS-TBI, TNAU as your preferred incubator, then pitch before the Incubator Seed Management Committee.
Where to apply
Other TBI programmes
- RKVY-RAFTAAR R-ABI (Agribusiness Incubator)A government-backed agribusiness incubation programme with a two-month training-cum-internship and grant-in-aid for pre-seed and seed stage agri startups.
- NIDHI-Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) at ABIS-TBIA one-year fellowship for individuals who want to build a technology-based startup full-time, with mentorship and co-working space at the incubator.
- SPICES Incubation Centre at ABIS-TBIA Spices Board of India funded incubation centre that supports spice-based startups with incubation and grant support.