Startup Funding Programs in India

The Uttar Pradesh government offers a one-time Prototype Grant of up to ₹10 Lakhs to StartinUP registered startups for developing innovative prototypes, including software-based applications.

A grant from the Government of Andhra Pradesh providing 15% of eligible project cost, capped at ₹10 lakh, for food safety and quality assurance equipment for projects sanctioned under PMKSY.

A one-time grant by the Government of Odisha for new enterprises, covering up to 20% of expenditure incurred for raising capital through SME Exchange, with a maximum of ₹10 lakh.

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

Grant up to ₹7 lakhs for manufacturing MSMEs/startups in Tamil Nadu.

Grant by KSUM for technology startups converting MVP to market-ready product, up to ₹7 lakhs.

Grant for women/transgender-led startups in Kerala to productize MVP, up to ₹5 lakhs.

Pre-seed incubation for deep-tech startups in cobotics, AI, drones, autonomous systems at IIT Delhi.

The NIEPA Grant-in-Aid Scheme provides non-dilutive funding to educational institutions, universities, research organizations, and NGOs for studies, evaluations, and conferences in educational planning and administration.

A Kerala state government scheme providing financial and handholding support up to ₹5 lakh to revive stressed and sick micro, small, and medium manufacturing enterprises.

A one-time grant of INR 5 lakh provided by the Government of Himachal Pradesh to women entrepreneurs whose businesses have been operational for at least three years.

Provides INR 5 lakh seed funding to recognized startup units in Chhattisgarh based on incubation centre recommendations, under the Industrial Development Policy 2024-30.

Mizoram grants Rs 5 lakh per unit to new MSMEs setting up industrial solid waste management or plastic recycling infrastructure.

₹35,000/month stipend for up to 12 months for Indian innovators building CPS prototypes pre-incorporation at IIT Madras Pravartak.

A scheme by the Government of Uttarakhand providing financial assistance to Mangal Dals (youth groups) to start employment-oriented projects in 18 identified business sectors across the state.

Early-stage funding for innovative tech startups based in Kerala.

The ASHA scheme by the Government of Kerala offers one-time grant assistance up to ₹3 lakh to eligible handicraft artisans for setting up or developing their micro-enterprises.

This Gujarat government scheme offers financial assistance of up to ₹3 lakh to startups to enroll and participate in nationally or internationally recognized acceleration programs.

A seed grant of up to INR 3 lakh per startup in Punjab for idea validation, prototyping, market research and early setup costs.

The AMRUT-SRIF Business Incubation Scheme offers a monthly financial assistance of ₹25,000 for 12 months, along with comprehensive incubation support, to innovators and young entrepreneurs in Maharashtra.

The Startup Odisha Monthly Allowance Scheme offers a non-repayable monthly sustenance allowance of up to ₹22,000 for one year to recognized startups in Odisha, supporting early-stage growth and innovation.

Get up to ₹2.5 Lakhs in non-repayable funding, patent support, mentorship and incubation at GUSEC to turn your student idea into a working prototype.