Startup India at a glance
| Address | India |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 8 standing programmes |
| Official website | www.startupindia.gov.in |
Programs by Startup India
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Programs Startup India supports
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Startup India, separate from the funding calls above.
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)
Grant schemeThe Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) aims to provide financial assistance to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialisation.
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Financial assistance to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialisation.
MAARG Mentorship
PlatformThe MAARG mentorship platform aims at facilitating intelligent matchmaking between mentors and startups across varied sectors at scale.
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MAARG Mentorship Mentorship, Advisory, Assistance, Resilience and Growth Portal for startups is a one-stop platform for facilitation and guidance across all sectors, functions, stages, and geographies.
BHASKAR, is envisioned as a one-stop digital platform where diverse startup ecosystem stakeholders can seamlessly connect and collaborate, catalysing the growth and success of the startup ecosystem across India.
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By providing a comprehensive platform for connection, knowledge sharing, and searchability, BHASKAR aspires to empower entrepreneurs and ecosystem stakeholders at every stage of their journey, driving forward a culture of innovation that propels India to the forefront of global entrepreneurship.
Startup India Investor Connect
PlatformStartup India Investor Connect was launched on 11th March 2023 to serve as a dedicated platform that connects startups to investors, promotes entrepreneurship, and accelerates engagements across diverse sectors, functions, stages, geographies, and backgrounds.
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Startup India Investor Connect is a platform that connects startups with investors to facilitate investment opportunities.
National Startup Awards
CompetitionThe National Startup Award is a marquee initiative by Startup India, DPIIT, to recognise exceptional startups across India, creating economic impact and larger societal impact.
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The winners and finalists of the awards are provided extensive support in their growth journey. The National Startup Awards have become a key recognition of the impactful work being done by startups in the Indian startup ecosystem.
States’ Startup Ecosystem Ranking
ProgrammeThe States’ Startup Ranking is an annual capacity building exercise which has been developed with the objective to build a conducive startup ecosystem across the country, through sustained efforts of States and Union Territories.
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The Startup Ranking Framework, an annual evaluation, has been developed as a more robust and outcome- oriented exercise, and aims to achieve large scale progress across each State and UT.
As the Chair of the SWG, headed by India, DPIIT holds the annual meetings of the SWG, along with conducting specialised activities like the SCO Startup Forum, to provide the necessary assistance for the development and sustainable growth of the startup ecosystem in the SCO Member States.
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation, the creation of which was announced on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai, China. It comprises over 25 nations from Asia and Europe. Recognising the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in driving and diversifying economies, all Member States agreed to create a Special Working Group for Startups and Innovation (SWG), with India as its permanent chair.
Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)
Grant schemeThe Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) is aimed at providing credit guarantee up to a specified limit against loans extended by Member Institutions (MIs) to finance eligible borrowers viz. Startups as defined in the Gazette Notification issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
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The Government of India established the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups with a fixed corpus for providing credit guarantees to loans extended to DPIIT recognised startups by Scheduled Commercial Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Venture Debt Funds (VDFs) under SEBI registered Alternative Investment Funds. The revised framework has enhanced guarantee coverage, increasing the maximum limit from ₹10 crore to ₹20 crore per eligible borrower. CGSS does not provide guarantee cover to DPIIT recognised startups directly, but through a Trustee (NCGTC), which in turn provides guarantee cover to MIs who provide loans to startups.
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
News
- DPIIT Issues Guidelines for ₹10,000 Crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0newsonair.gov.in · 2 weeks ago
- Startup India FoFs 2.0 Has Rs100 Bn Corpusfintechbiznews.com · 2 weeks ago
- PM SVANidhi records 21.86 lakh loans in first year after restructuringpropnewstime.com · 2 weeks ago
- PM SVANidhi records 21.86 lakh loans in first year after restructuringpropnewstime.com · 2 weeks ago
- PM SVANidhi loans cross Rs 6,294 crore in 12 monthsfmbharat.com · 3 weeks ago
- Startup India Deep Tech Challenge names 12 finalists across five technology sectorscnbctv18.com · last month
Source: Google News aggregated
About Startup India
Startup India is an e-platform and an initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) designed to connect startups and entrepreneurs with investors, incubators, and other ecosystem stakeholders. Operating as a national facilitator, it offers a suite of resources including online learning, market research reports, and an idea bank to support startups at various stages. The platform is central to facilitating DPIIT recognition, which provides eligible companies with benefits such as tax exemptions, streamlined compliance, and accelerated intellectual property rights processing. Key offerings include the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, the MAARG mentorship platform for intelligent matchmaking, the BHASKAR knowledge registry for ecosystem collaboration, and the Startup India Investor Connect platform. Additionally, it organises the National Startup Awards and the States’ Startup Ecosystem Ranking, alongside managing the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups to facilitate collateral-free debt funding. Startups can leverage the portal to access funding opportunities, mentorship, and crucial market access, including government procurement.
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Frequently asked questions about Startup India
What does Startup India do?
Startup India is an e-platform and an initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) designed to connect startups and entrepreneurs with investors, incubators, and other ecosystem stakeholders.
Where is Startup India located?
Startup India is based in India.
What programs does Startup India run?
Startup India runs Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), MAARG Mentorship, BHASKAR (Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry) and Startup India Investor Connect, among others.
Is Startup India government recognised?
Startup India holds the following recognitions and affiliations: DPIIT Initiative.
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