Startup Grants & Funding in Jammu and Kashmir

Managerial subsidy for handicraft units rising from Rs 19,104 to Rs 1 lakh over three years, released in a 50:25:25 ratio.

50% subsidy on an incinerator, up to Rs 1 lakh, for commercial poultry farms rearing more than 10,000 birds.

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

J&K Tourism Policy 2020 reimburses 50% of training cost, up to Rs 10,000 per trainee and Rs 50,000 per unit a year, for tourism units employing trained workers.

Rent-free exhibition stalls for GI certified J&K craft units, reimbursed up to Rs 10,000 per stall for 500 stalls a year.

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

40%–60% capital subsidy for fisheries, aquaculture and marine infrastructure

Central subsidy and net-metering for rooftop solar on residential and MSME premises

10%–25% capital investment subsidy on benchmarked textile machinery under ATUFS

3% interest subvention on loans up to ₹50 crore for dairy, meat and animal feed infrastructure