Startup Grants & Funding in Telangana

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

Reimbursement of 80% of testing fees, up to ₹1,00,000, for SC/ST-owned MSEs to avail services from NABL/BIS accredited labs.

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.

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

One-time 50% capital subsidy up to Rs. 25 lakh for entrepreneurs setting up a poultry unit under the National Livestock Mission.

SC/ST MSEs get back 80% of bank loan processing fees, up to Rs. 1,00,000 per financial year.

SC/ST MSEs get back 80% of the bank charges paid for a Performance Bank Guarantee, up to Rs. 1,00,000 a year.

Collateral-free micro loan up to ₹50,000 for businesses in their earliest stage

A central scheme by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs providing collateral-free working capital loans, interest subsidy, and digital transaction incentives to street vendors across India.

75% subsidy (max Rs 50,000) on testing, management-system or product certification for ZED-certified MSMEs.

PMFME provides Rs 40,000 of seed capital per SHG member for working capital and small tools in food processing.

PMMSY support of ₹8,000–12,000 per unit for mussel, clam and pearl oyster cultivation.

Udyam-registered MSMEs get 100% of trademark registration costs reimbursed, up to Rs 10,000 per mark.

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

PMMSY support of ₹3,200–4,800 per monoline/tubenet seaweed unit, including inputs.

PMMSY support of ₹600–900 per seaweed raft, up to 15 rafts per member and 500 per society.

Grant program backing AI and technology solutions that improve income, capital access, and market linkages for women workers and micro-entrepreneurs in agriculture, informal work, the gig economy, and care services.

Incubation for Indian deeptech startups in Cyber Physical Systems, Robotics, IoT and AI, hosted at IIT Delhi, with funding and mentorship.

Global venture client unit connecting startups with BMW Group for paid PoCs and long-term partnerships.

Supports individuals and teams with scalable 'zero to one' ideas for social improvement.

Cisco LaunchPad is a B2B Corporate Accelerator program designed to propel deep-tech startups working in disruptive technologies through grants, mentorship, and extensive tech and investor access.