Government Funding Schemes

Umbrella schemes run by central and state governments that fund Indian startups — each listing the active and past programs under its umbrella.

9 of 27 schemes

Central GovtActive2 programs

iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence)

Defence Innovation Organisation

Central GovtActive9 programs

MSME Innovative Scheme

Ministry of MSME

Central GovtActive1 program

NIDHI-iTBI (Ignition Grant)

Department of Science & Technology

Central GovtActive6 programs

NIDHI-SSP (Seed Support Program)

Department of Science & Technology

Central GovtActive10 programs

NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support System)

Department of Science & Technology

Central GovtActive6 programs

GOI scheme providing collateral-free loans up to ₹10 lakh to micro and small enterprises through MUDRA Ltd and partner banks

Central GovtActive1 program

GOI agri-startup incubation and funding scheme under DARE/ICAR, implemented through empanelled R-ABIs and host institutes nationwide

Central GovtActive12 programs

SISFS (Startup India Seed Fund Scheme)

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

DPIIT scheme providing seed funding of ₹20–50 lakh grant and up to ₹5 crore convertible debenture through empanelled incubators

Central GovtActive1 program