Tamil Nadu SC/ST Startup Fund is an exclusive equity investment initiative by the Government of Tamil Nadu, implemented through StartupTN, to promote inclusive entrepreneurship among Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe founders.
The fund aims to address financial exclusion by investing in innovation-led and scalable startups founded by SC/ST entrepreneurs. It supports sustainable business growth through equity participation rather than grants.
For the 2025–26 cycle, the fund continues to back high-potential startups, with sanction orders worth ₹60.80 crores already issued across previous cohorts, contributing to socioeconomic growth and inclusive progress in the startup ecosystem.
