Startup Grants & Funding in Chandigarh

PMFME gives individual micro food processing units a 35% credit-linked capital subsidy, up to Rs 10 lakh.

90% of short-term course fees at top-50 NIRF management institutes refunded to SC/ST entrepreneurs, up to Rs. 1,00,000.

A credit-linked subsidy scheme by Coir Board and Ministry of MSME for setting up coir production units, offering up to ₹10 lakh project cost plus working capital, with a 40% subsidy.

Financial assistance for SC/ST-owned MSEs by reimbursing up to 80% (max ₹25,000) of the annual membership fees for government-promoted e-commerce portals like GeM, e-khadi, and MSME Mart.

PMMSY subsidy of ₹6–9 lakh for one marine finfish nursery rearing 2 lakh fingerlings a year.

Reimbursement of 80% or up to ₹20,000 of the annual membership fee for Export Promotion Councils (EPC) for SC/ST-owned MSEs.

Rs 10,000 one-time reward for MSMEs taking the ZED Pledge, usable against ZED certification cost.

SC/ST MSEs get back 80% of Export Promotion Council membership or entry fees, up to Rs. 20,000 a year.

GINSERV's NIDHI Accelerator, supported by DST, fast-tracks early-stage Healthcare, Medtech, and Life Sciences startups with funding, mentorship, and investor access.

Magnificent Grants offers $10,000+ equity-free fellowships and 2-year mentorship to exceptional pioneers under 25 years old, challenging traditional systems to make a global impact.

The Solana Foundation connects builders, creators, and founders to funding opportunities for projects that generate public goods and contribute to the Solana ecosystem.

₹46.5 lakh+ tranched grant capital plus incubation for fintech, livelihoods and skilling startups serving low-income India.

EWOR invests in individuals at any stage, from idea to ₹5.25 crore ARR, fostering potential.

AI and tech program for startups impacting low-income women in India.

14-week virtual accelerator for MVP-stage startups with traction , sprint execution, CXO mentorship, and a final pitch to Indian Angel Network.

Seed funding from RIIDL under the DST's NIDHI scheme, as grant, convertible loan, soft loan or equity, for early-stage technology startups incubated at RIIDL.

Ignite is a 12-week, execution-focused startup academy by 1752vc, guiding early-stage founders from idea to traction and investor readiness with battle-tested strategies, mentorship, and a path to funding.

An initiative by IIMA Ventures to co-build disruptive ventures alongside exceptional entrepreneurs, offering resources, networks, and investment opportunities.

A six-month global accelerator for enterprise-focused AI-SaaS and deep-tech startups, offering optional investment and Silicon Valley access.

A 12-week acceleration program for prototype, MVP, and early revenue healthcare startups across India, offering mentorship, regulatory support, market access, and investment opportunities.

D2C accelerator by BeyondSeed and i-Hub Gujarat for early-revenue brands preparing for growth, fundraising and exits.

Below-market soft loans from ₹10 lakh for MSMEs in manufacturing and services