Startup Grants & Funding in Jammu and Kashmir

Reimbursement up to 50% of technology acquisition costs, capped at ₹1 crore, for IT/ITeS/ESDM units in Jammu and Kashmir.

Up to ₹1 crore or 25% of production cost for TV serials and shows shot in Jammu & Kashmir.

One-time 50% capital subsidy up to Rs. 50 lakh for entrepreneurs setting up indigenous horse, donkey or camel breeder farms.

Up to ₹1 crore or 25% of production cost for web series and original shows shot in Jammu & Kashmir.

Reimbursement of up to 25% of lease rental charges for IT/ITeS/ESDM units in government-owned IT parks in Jammu & Kashmir, for a period of 5 years, capped at ₹10 lakh annually.

A Government of India initiative providing up to 30 lakh equity funding and incubation support to SC youth and early-stage startups with innovative, technology-driven ideas.

A loan scheme by NMDFC providing up to ₹30 lakh at concessional interest rates for economically viable income generation ventures by beneficiaries from India's minority communities.

PMMSY capital subsidy of up to ₹30 lakh for setting up a new freshwater scampi hatchery.

A loan scheme by NSFDC providing financial assistance for Safai Karamcharis, Scavengers, and their dependents to start or expand income-generating green businesses.

PMMSY capital subsidy of up to ₹30 lakh for a new brackish-water shellfish or finfish hatchery.

Hack-Nation India: A global AI hackathon offering over ₹27.9 lakh in cash and Open AI API credits, plus ₹1.4 crore+ in API credits for participants.

An umbrella scheme by KVIC and MSME providing financial assistance, subsidies on Khadi production and interest, and infrastructure support to Khadi institutions and artisans.

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.

Collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh for micro and small non-farm businesses

Collateral-free business loan ₹10–₹20 lakh for micro-enterprises with strong repayment track record

A scheme by Mission Youth, J&K, offering financial assistance as a startup loan up to ₹20 lakh with interest subsidy for youth to establish or expand business units.

Dayananda Sagar University's national 36-hour hackathon for student developers, designers, and innovators, featuring a total prize pool of ₹20 Lakhs+.

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

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.

A pre-money, term-sheet-triggered co-investment programme for DeepTech & Community Innovation Startups across India, providing ₹12-15 Lakh in funding.

The NBCFDC General Loan Scheme offers financial assistance up to ₹15 lakh at concessional interest rates (6-8%) for entrepreneurs from Backward Classes to undertake various income-generating activities across India.