North East Entrepreneurs Development (NEED)
By Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
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Quick Answer
Scheme to help first generation entrepreneurs in the North East who are short of equity. Supports new projects in Micro and Small Enterprises, expansion, and modernisation of existing units. Techni…
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
NEED supports the North East Region.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) Established in September 2001, MDoNER is the nodal Central Government ministry responsible for the accelerated socio-economic development of the eight states of Northeast India: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur,…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹10 Lakhs
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Term loan up to a maximum of 75% of the project cost including one cycle of working capital in deserving cases. Promoter’s contribution minimum 25% of project cost.
Application Process
- 1
Submit application to NEDFi
Prepare application in the prescribed format of NEDFi and submit it to Chairman and Managing Director, NEDFi, G.S. Road, Dispur, Guwahati – 781006.
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How to apply
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- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the nature of assistance under NEED?
Term loan up to a maximum of 75% of the project cost including one cycle of working capital in deserving cases. Promoter’s contribution minimum 25% of project cost.
Who can apply for NEED?
First generation entrepreneurs, existing entrepreneurs, proprietary & partnership concerns, and companies.
How do I apply for NEED?
Apply to Chairman and Managing Director, NEDFi, G.S. Road, Dispur, Guwahati – 781006 in the prescribed format of NEDFi.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
