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Government schemes for startups & MSMEs

Grants, collateral-free loans, subsidies and tax benefits from the Centre and states — with eligibility, documents and step-by-step application help.

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SISFSOngoing

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

Early-stage funding for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry and commercialisation — routed through selected incubators.

Grant / seed fundingUp to ₹20 lakh grant + up to ₹50 lakh debt Details
PMEGPOngoing

Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme

Ministry of MSME (implemented by KVIC)

Credit-linked subsidy for setting up new micro-enterprises in manufacturing and service sectors, with higher subsidy for special categories and rural areas.

Subsidy15–35% subsidy on project cost Details
FFSOngoing

Fund of Funds for Startups

DPIIT (managed by SIDBI)

A ₹10,000 crore fund that invests in SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds, which in turn invest equity in Indian startups.

Equity / fund of fundsEquity via SEBI-registered AIFs Details
ElevateOngoing

Karnataka Elevate (Idea2PoC)

Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) · Karnataka

Karnataka's flagship grant programme for innovative startups registered in the state to build proofs of concept and launch products.

Grant / seed fundingGrant-in-aid up to ₹50 lakh Details
Scheme rules, limits and deadlines are set by the government and change from time to time. Always confirm on the official website before applying — we are not a government agency.