Startup Funding Programs in India

This scheme by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa, offers a performance-linked grant of up to ₹25 lakh to eligible IT units operating in Goa.

A one-time growth incentive from the Government of Maharashtra providing financial grants up to ₹25 lakhs to eligible MSMEs for scaling up operations and enhancing competitiveness.

A one-time financial grant for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Maharashtra to support scaling up operations, based on additional investment and turnover thresholds.

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

The JKEDI Startup Seed Funding Programme provides financial assistance of up to ₹20 lakhs to early-stage startups to validate innovative business ideas and accelerate growth in Jammu & Kashmir.

Supports innovation and entrepreneurship at grassroot level with grants for startups.

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

Receive up to ₹16 lakh in non-repayable grant assistance from Startup Odisha for innovative product development and marketing activities in the state.

Supports technology-based startups with market validation ready to scale operations, up to ₹15 lakhs.

Seed funding up to ₹15 Lakh for DPIIT-recognized startups operating in Punjab.

A scheme by the Government of Kerala offering capital grants and working capital incentives up to ₹15 lakhs to revive defunct manufacturing MSMEs and cashew processing units across the state.

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.

The Uttarakhand Startup Policy 2023 offers monthly allowances, seed funding up to ₹12.5 lakh, and IP reimbursement to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the state.

Supports early-revenue tech startups in Kerala with up to ₹10L for market acceleration.

Early-stage funding for OBC graduates in Kerala with technology-driven startups.

₹2.5–10 lakh grant for Gujarat student innovators under 35.

Seed grant for DPIIT-recognized Haryana startups, up to ₹10 Lakh.

One-time marketing grant up to ₹10 Lakh for Jharkhand-registered startups under ₹25 Cr turnover, less than 5 years old.

Provides a one-time non-repayable grant of up to INR 10 lakh to Goa startups with a promising idea, to help them develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

Financial assistance program from the West Bengal government for handloom and Khadi weavers, including individuals and cooperative societies, offering up to ₹10 lakh based on activity.

A scheme by the Puducherry Industries and Commerce Department offering a 50% grant up to ₹10 lakh for new and existing industrial units to acquire technology for product or process improvement.

Receive up to ₹10 lakh in financial assistance for innovative projects with significant social impact, offered by the Government of Gujarat.