Startup Grants & Funding for Revenue-Stage Startups

PMMSY subsidy of ₹2–3 lakh per open sea cage, up to 5 cages per individual or 50 per group.

PIPDIC's Merit Loan Scheme offers financial assistance to existing good borrowers for business expansion, modernization, diversification, and working capital needs in Puducherry.

The SEED Scheme, under Chief Minister’s ELEVATE Program, provides financial support for setting up or expanding small business ventures in Meghalaya, targeting unorganized and underserved sectors.

PIPDIC offers financial assistance up to 70% of vehicle cost to Small Road Transport Operators in Puducherry for new goods and passenger vehicles, with a maximum 58-month repayment.

A scheme by the Government of Uttarakhand offering financial assistance up to ₹50,000 and subsidies for residents to establish or expand micro (nano) enterprises.

Need-based loan for Small Scale Industrial (SSI) units in Puducherry to acquire capital goods for road development, maintenance, and construction.

The Single Window Scheme by PIPDIC offers term loans for fixed assets and working capital to entrepreneurs and existing units in Puducherry, with a project outlay limit of ₹2 crore.

A scheme by the Government of Assam offering a 3-year agricultural income tax holiday to tea plantations and manufacturing units to promote financial sustainability and Orthodox tea production.

The Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS) by NSIC enables Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) to participate in government purchases with benefits like tender fee exemption and price preference.

The Advance Authorisation Scheme allows duty-free import of inputs, fuel, oil, and catalysts physically incorporated or consumed in export products, subject to an export obligation.

A comprehensive policy by ITDA Uttarakhand to promote IT, ITES, ISP, and TSP industries through various policy incentives and subsidies for startups and local youth.

The EPCG Scheme allows Indian exporters to import capital goods at zero customs duty and IGST for pre-production, production, and post-production activities, linked to an export obligation.

A credit-linked front-ended subsidy scheme by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to promote self-reliant fish farming and enhance income generation for Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries.

Eligible textile units in West Bengal can receive 100% reimbursement of stamp duty and registration fees under this incentive scheme to support sector growth.

This Rajasthan government scheme provides additional interest subsidy over RIPS 2024 and 100% reimbursement of Annual Credit Guarantee Fees to eligible MSMEs for new establishments, expansion, diversification, or modernization.

This scheme by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Puducherry, supports craftspersons by providing travel, daily allowances, and transport reimbursement for participating in handicraft exhibitions.

The Puducherry Rent Subsidy Scheme offers financial assistance up to ₹5,000 per month for five years to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe and women entrepreneurs operating industrial units in rented buildings.

The Consortia & Tender Marketing Scheme helps Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) access government and PSU tenders by forming consortia and providing financial assistance for deposits.

This Goa government scheme reimburses startups, incubators, and accelerators for excess stamp duty paid on land lease/sale transactions, capping the effective duty at ₹100.

This scheme provides a matching grant as a salary subsidy to eligible Information Technology Units in Goa for hiring freshers, covering up to ₹10,000 per month per fresher (₹12,500 for female freshers) for two years.

A Kerala government scheme offering interest subvention of up to 6% on term loans and/or working capital loans up to ₹10 lakh for new MSMEs, encouraging entrepreneurship in every household.

A scheme by the Government of Goa providing reimbursement of lease rentals for IT Units with significant Goan Diaspora involvement and Goan employee headcount.