Seed funding programs in India bridge the gap between bootstrapping and institutional venture capital. SIDBI Fund of Funds, SISFS, state-level startup seed funds, and BIRAC's LEAP scheme offer ₹5 Lakhs to ₹1 Crore in early capital alongside mentoring, helping pre-revenue startups reach revenue milestones and investor readiness.
Showing 67+ programs for Indian startups
FITT, IIT Delhi
Up to ₹70L equity funding for biotech & medtech startups
ACIC VGU Foundation
Seed funding up to ₹50L for tech startups incubated at ACIC VGU
Technology Development Board (TDB), Business Finland
Joint India-Finland R&D grant for sustainable energy, digital tech, and microelectronics projects.
StartupTN
StartupTN
Gates Foundation
Marathwada Accelerator for Growth & Incubation Council (MAGIC)
Seed fund for Maharashtra startups from PoC to commercialization.
Kerala Startup Mission
Seed funding (loan) for early-stage Kerala startups working on innovative tech products.
Kerala Startup Mission
Funding for Kerala-registered revenue-stage tech startups with collateral-free debt.
Kerala Startup Mission
Soft loan for women entrepreneurs in Kerala with government/PSU project orders.
100X.VC
Seed investment for early-stage Indian startups through iSAFE notes, includes mentorship.
a16z
Invests up to $1M in new global startups, offering capital and expert support.
Accel, Prosus
Pre-seed program backing mission-centric founders with breakthrough technology, products, or business models.
Soma
Funding up to ₹180,000,000 for startups, with extensive mentorship and networking.
EWOR
EWOR invests in individuals at any stage, from idea to €500K ARR, fostering potential.
Forum Ventures
Pre-seed venture capital for B2B SaaS and AI startups.
IHFC, IIT Delhi & India Accelerator
Up to ₹5Cr for medtech & healthcare startups with scalable solutions
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
Deep-tech biotech co-investment fund for TRL 4+ Indian entities.
Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS), SIDBI
Up to ₹1.5 Cr for DPIIT-recognised iDEX-winning defence startups
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
Entrepreneurship Development Center (Venture Center), BIRAC
IIMK LIVE