Startup Grants & Funding in Nagaland

25% capital subsidy for SC/ST-owned MSEs on technology upgradation

An Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program by TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad offering a fellowship of ₹3 Lakhs for 6 months to early-stage innovators in autonomous navigation technologies, with mentorship and…

A Nagaland government scheme offering interest subvention, a 30% back-ended subsidy, and collateral-free loans to farmers, entrepreneurs, SHGs, and FPOs for economic activities.

India's premier pitch competition for college students, founders, and early-stage startups — ₹3 lakh prize pool, judged by IIT professors and industry leaders.

25% subsidy on institutional finance up to Rs.1 crore for plant, machinery or technology upgradation by SC/ST MSEs, capped at Rs.25 lakh.

Up to Rs. 3.00 lakh for micro, Rs. 2.50 lakh for small and Rs. 1.50 lakh for medium SC/ST enterprises per overseas exhibition.

Up to Rs 3 lakh per MSME for cleaner technology and pollution-control upgrades, subsidised 50-80%.

Subsidised quality certification for MSMEs — 50%–80% subsidy on ZED certification costs

PMMSY input-cost support of ₹1.60–2.40 lakh per hectare for the first crop in newly built freshwater ponds.

Women from backward classes can get a loan of up to ₹2 lakh at 5% interest per year for self-employment, with no own contribution needed for projects up to ₹2,00,000.

Up to ₹2 lakh reimbursed for successfully filing (granted) an Indian patent, for StartinUP-registered UP startups

Up to Rs 2 lakh per MSME for consultancy and handholding to move towards Zero Defect Zero Effect.

A one-year intensive fellowship program by AIM, NITI Aayog and UNDP India, offering up to ₹2 lakh funding and incubation support to aspiring community innovators.

Concessional loans of up to ₹1,00,000 or ₹1,50,000 for Self Help Group members from minority communities, for income-generating activities. Run by NMDFC.

Up to Rs. 1.50 lakh per event for an SC/ST enterprise visiting an international exhibition, trade fair or seminar abroad.

Microfinance loan of up to ₹1,40,000 with training for women from backward or low-income families who want to start a business.

Up to Rs. 1.50 lakh per event for an SC/ST enterprise participating in a domestic exhibition or trade fair.

Financial support in the form of Viability Gap Funding (VGF) is provided to eligible companies to establish and operate BPO/ITeS units in smaller cities and towns across India.

A national challenge to identify and accelerate validated, deployable innovations addressing heat and climate-health challenges in India, offering cash prizes and support.

Assistance covering 50% of quality certification costs, up to ₹1 lakh, for eligible industrial units in Nagaland under the NTIIP 2025.

Microgrants from ₹9,500-₹95,000 for solo builders to fund parts, compute, and materials to build their first version.

PMFME pays FPOs, SHGs and cooperatives Rs 50,000 per case towards preparing a Detailed Project Report.