Startup Grants & Funding in Maharashtra

This fund provides financial assistance of up to ₹10 crore or 50% of eligible R&D costs to DSIR-recognised Mega and Ultra-Mega service units in Maharashtra, disbursed in 10 instalments.

Provides increased financial assistance limits for manufacturing and service projects under the Chief Minister Employment Generation Program (CMEGP) in Maharashtra.

Up to 50% capital subsidy, maximum Rs. 50 lakh, for entrepreneurs setting up sheep or goat breeding units under the National Livestock Mission.

Eligible MSME units in Maharashtra can claim up to 5% per annum interest subsidy, capped at ₹1 crore annually, under the Maharashtra Industries Investment and Services Policy 2025.

Provides eligible new MSME units in Maharashtra's Group D, D+ and below areas with a power tariff subsidy of ₹1 per unit for three years, capped at ₹1 crore.

One-time 50% capital subsidy up to Rs. 50 lakh for entrepreneurs setting up indigenous horse, donkey or camel breeder farms.

A loan scheme by NMDFC providing up to ₹30 lakh at concessional interest rates for economically viable income generation ventures by beneficiaries from India's minority communities.

PMMSY capital subsidy of up to ₹30 lakh for setting up a new freshwater scampi hatchery.

A loan scheme by NSFDC providing financial assistance for Safai Karamcharis, Scavengers, and their dependents to start or expand income-generating green businesses.

Hack-Nation India: A global AI hackathon offering over ₹27.9 lakh in cash and Open AI API credits, plus ₹1.4 crore+ in API credits for participants.

An umbrella scheme by KVIC and MSME providing financial assistance, subsidies on Khadi production and interest, and infrastructure support to Khadi institutions and artisans.

Support for resident Indian citizens and student innovators to develop novel ideas into prototypes.

Collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh for micro and small non-farm businesses

Collateral-free business loan ₹10–₹20 lakh for micro-enterprises with strong repayment track record

Dayananda Sagar University's national 36-hour hackathon for student developers, designers, and innovators, featuring a total prize pool of ₹20 Lakhs+.

Grants from the Global Fund for Community Foundations to strengthen community-philanthropy organizations globally, focusing on their grantmaking, governance, and fund development.

A 9-month MedTech incubation program by IIITD-IC, uniting early-stage founders, mentors, clinical partners, and investors, offering grants up to ₹15 lakhs and extensive support.

A pre-money, term-sheet-triggered co-investment programme for DeepTech & Community Innovation Startups across India, providing ₹12-15 Lakh in funding.

The NBCFDC General Loan Scheme offers financial assistance up to ₹15 lakh at concessional interest rates (6-8%) for entrepreneurs from Backward Classes to undertake various income-generating activities across India.

Pre-incubation cohort by Maruti Suzuki & IIM Calcutta Innovation Park for early-stage startups in mobility, manufacturing, sustainability and social impact — ₹13 lakh cash rewards, paid PoC and Japan immersion.

A scheme by the National Jute Board, Ministry of Textiles, offering financial incentives to Indian Jute Mill Companies and MSMEs for exporting Jute Diversified Products, reimbursing up to ₹12 lakh annually.

PMFME gives an individual SHG member running a food processing unit a 35% credit-linked grant, up to Rs 10 lakh.