Startup Grants & Funding for Product-Stage Startups

A government subsidy providing 5% of fixed capital investment, capped at ₹3 crore, for new or expanding tourism units in Himachal Pradesh.

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.

Provides a subsidy of 50% of project cost, up to INR 3 Crore, for units developing self-use infrastructural amenities in Uttar Pradesh under the Textile and Garmenting Policy 2022.

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

Provides a capital investment subsidy of 30% up to INR 3 crore for new enterprises manufacturing E-Vehicle components and charging infrastructure in Odisha.

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.

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

Interest-free seed loan for Bihar-registered validation-stage startups, with bonus for women/SC/ST/differently-abled.

Collateral-free business loan ₹5–₹10 lakh for established micro-enterprises scaling up

A loan scheme by District Central Cooperative Banks, supported by the Tamil Nadu government, providing up to ₹10 lakh at 13% interest for small road transport operators.

A Madhya Pradesh government scheme offering loans and significant capital cost subsidies to the children of farmers (aged 18-45) to establish new businesses.

A Bihar government scheme providing up to ₹10 lakh in financial assistance (50% grant, 50% interest-free loan) to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe individuals for establishing business ventures.

A Madhya Pradesh government scheme offering loans, margin money, and interest subsidy up to ₹10 lakh to citizens for establishing self-employment ventures.

Financial assistance of up to ₹10 lakh (50% grant, 50% interest-free loan) and skill development training for eligible female and transgender entrepreneurs in Bihar.

Financial assistance up to ₹10 lakh, comprising a non-repayable grant and an interest-free loan, for general and backward-class male residents of Bihar to establish business ventures.

This scheme from Tamil Nadu provides loans up to ₹10 lakh at 13% interest to doctors, engineers, and self-employed individuals for professional activities.

This Haryana government scheme provides term loans of up to ₹10 lakh to backward class artisans and craftspersons for traditional arts and crafts, along with skill upgrade training.

The Charmashilpa Scheme offers financial assistance, including a ₹5 lakh subsidy and a ₹5 lakh bank loan, to leather artisans, SHGs, and cooperative societies in Karnataka for modernizing their production units.

A self-employment loan scheme by the Gujarat government providing up to ₹10 lakh for setting up small businesses like grocery stores, medical shops, or garment stores.

A term loan scheme by GTKVN to promote self-employment among individuals from Thakor and Koli communities in Gujarat for agriculture, small businesses, craftsmanship, and services.

Aspiring entrepreneurs in Maharashtra can access loans between ₹5 lakh and ₹10 lakh with a 3% subsidized interest rate under this government scheme.