Startup Grants & Funding in Sikkim

PMMSY subsidy of ₹6–9 lakh for one marine finfish nursery rearing 2 lakh fingerlings a year.

SC/ST MSEs get back 80% of Export Promotion Council membership or entry fees, up to Rs. 20,000 a year.

PMMSY subsidy of ₹5.6–8.4 lakh per 0.1 ha biofloc unit, including inputs, for freshwater areas.

100% of to-and-fro transport charges for exhibits, up to Rs. 15,000 per domestic exhibition.

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

Full to-and-fro travel fare up to Rs. 10,000 for one SC/ST person per enterprise visiting a domestic exhibition or trade fair.

₹46.5 lakh+ tranched grant capital plus incubation for fintech, livelihoods and skilling startups serving low-income India.

EWOR invests in individuals at any stage, from idea to ₹5.25 crore ARR, fostering potential.

AI and tech program for startups impacting low-income women in India.

14-week virtual accelerator for MVP-stage startups with traction , sprint execution, CXO mentorship, and a final pitch to Indian Angel Network.

RIIDL's NIDHI-SSS program provides seed funding as a mix of grant, convertible/soft loan, or equity to early-stage, innovation and technology-driven startups incubated at their facility.

Ignite is a 12-week, execution-focused startup academy by 1752vc, guiding early-stage founders from idea to traction and investor readiness with battle-tested strategies, mentorship, and a path to funding.

Below-market soft loans from ₹10 lakh for MSMEs in manufacturing and services

Subordinate debt with 90% CGTMSE guarantee for stressed/NPA-classified MSMEs

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

ISGBB, powered by Capgemini and implemented by BharatCares and SRF Foundation, is a multi-state initiative supporting the development and deployment of scalable, technology-driven solutions for critical social challenges across India.

An AI & Deep-Tech Innovation Challenge by nasscom CoE, seeking solutions for a large port terminal operator to detect foreign objects in bulk cargo unloaders, leading to a potential paid Proof-of-Concept.

National innovation recognition and mentorship platform for high-impact Indian startups and social innovators, offering strategic mentorship, investor access, and national visibility.

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