Startup Grants & Funding in Nagaland

PMMSY subsidy of ₹3.20–4.80 lakh per hectare to construct new brackish-water aquaculture ponds.

Below-market NABARD loans for dairy cooperatives and producer companies for processing infrastructure

PMMSY subsidy of ₹2.80–4.20 lakh per hectare for constructing new fish grow-out ponds.

5% soft loans for up to 70% of project cost, or equity, from DST's Technology Development Board to commercialise Indian technology.

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

Multi-state programme, powered by Capgemini, giving MVP and growth-stage social-impact innovators deployment chances, mentorship and visibility. No cash grant.

Biennial national recognition and mentorship programme for Indian startups and non-profits solving real-world problems, with strategic mentorship, investor introductions and media visibility.

Social Alpha's ISRO-backed lab-to-market platform for SpaceTech startups, with R&D, testing, mentorship, market access and possible seed investment.

nasscom CoE AI Innovation Challenge for an examination scheduling assistant for Gujarat’s GSSSB — paid PoC with the Government of Gujarat and a path to state-wide scale. Open to AI and deep-tech startups, pan-India.

2% interest subvention on MSME loans for GST-registered businesses

50%–80% subsidy on LEAN manufacturing implementation for MSMEs

Central subsidy and net-metering for rooftop solar on residential and MSME premises

3% interest subvention on loans up to ₹50 crore for dairy, meat and animal feed infrastructure

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 scheme by MeitY offering turnover-linked and capital expenditure incentives to companies and LLPs manufacturing identified electronic components and capital goods in India.

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

A Central Sector Scheme by MSDE providing financial incentives to establishments for engaging apprentices and partial stipend support to apprentices.

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.

New units in Nagaland can claim 100% reimbursement of State GST for 5 years on investments in plant & machinery or durable assets, for a minimum investment of ₹50 lakh.

Micro and Small Enterprises registered under NSIC's Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS) can bid for government and PSU tenders, alone or in a consortium, with NSIC arranging EMD and security deposits.

This scheme provides 100% financial assistance to eligible industrial units for the cost of ZED (Zero Defect Zero Effect) certification across all three stages.

The Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers provides Market Development Assistance of ₹1,500 per Metric Tonne for entities selling specific organic fertilizers under the GOBARDhan initiative.