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Seed funding up to ₹15 Lakh for DPIIT-recognized startups operating in Punjab.
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The Punjab Startup Policy: Seed Funding for DPIIT Startups is an initiative by the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab, operating under the Startup Punjab program.
Startups can receive a seed grant of up to ₹15,00,000.
Eligible startups must be DPIIT-recognized, registered, and operating in Punjab, and offer an innovation-led product or service.
The program strongly prefers startups at the prototype or Proof of Concept (PoC) stage.
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No, applications for this seed funding are accepted on a rolling basis.
Applicants need to submit their DPIIT certificate, registered company documents, a project proposal, founder profiles, and an incubator recommendation if applicable.
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