Punjab Startup Seed Grant
By Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab
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Quick Answer
A seed grant of up to INR 3 lakh per startup in Punjab for idea validation, prototyping, market research and early setup costs.
About this grant
Clause 12.7.2 B(3) of Punjab's Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022 provides a seed grant of up to INR 3 lakh per startup. It is meant for the earliest costs of getting a company off the ground: validating the idea, building a prototype, travel, field and market research, skill training, marketing and other initial setup activities. The money is routed through the concerned nodal agency, but the grant belongs to the startup. It is non-repayable and no equity is taken.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
The Department of Industries & Commerce is the Government of Punjab's department that runs the Punjab Start-up Cell. The Cell is headed by the Director of Industries and Commerce and acts as a single point of contact for the state's startup policy. The department is based at…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹3L
- Fund type
- Grant
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
Up to INR 3 lakh in non-repayable seed money per startup, with a deliberately broad list of permitted uses — validating the idea, building a prototype, travel, field and market research, skill training, marketing and other early setup activities. Disbursement is routed through the concerned nodal agency of the state.
- Disbursement
- Milestone Based
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 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 much can a startup get?
Up to INR 3 lakh per startup.
What can the money be spent on?
Idea validation, prototype development, travel costs, field/market research, skill training, marketing and other initial activities to set up the startup.
Is equity taken?
No — it is a grant, not an investment.
Who disburses it?
Seed funding is routed through the concerned nodal agency.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
