Stand-Up India Scheme
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Quick Answer
Government of India loan scheme for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs to set up greenfield enterprises, with facilitated bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore per bank branch.
- Funding amount
- ₹10 Lakhs – ₹1 Cr
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Government of India
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Government of India. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
scheme by the Ministry of Finance for financing SC/ST and/or Women Entrepreneurs by facilitating bank loans for setting up a greenfield project enterprise in manufacturing, services, trading sector and activities allied to agriculture. The objective of this scheme is to facilitate bank loans between Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 1 Crore to at least one Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) borrower and at least one woman borrower per bank branch for setting up a greenfield enterprise. In case of non-individual enterprises, at least 51% of the shareholding and controlling stake should be held by either an SC/ST or Woman entrepreneur.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
The Government of India operates one of the world's largest startup support ecosystems through its Startup India initiative, launched in 2016 under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The central government provides funding, tax benefits,…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- ₹10 Lakhs – ₹1 Cr
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Facilitated bank loans ranging from ₹10,00,000 to ₹1,00,00,000 for setting up greenfield enterprises in eligible sectors.
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
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Women entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs from Scheduled Castes (SC) or Scheduled Tribes (ST) are eligible. For non-individual enterprises, at least 51% of the shareholding and controlling stake must be held by an SC/ST or woman entrepreneur.
What is the loan amount available?
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore are facilitated under this scheme.
What types of businesses are covered?
Greenfield projects in manufacturing, services, trading, and activities allied to agriculture are eligible.
Is this a grant or a loan?
The scheme facilitates bank loans, not grants. The borrower must repay the loan as per bank terms.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
