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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NIDHI-PRAYASOngoing

NIDHI-PRAYAS (Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring innovators)

Department of Science & Technology

Prototype grants for young innovators and startups turning ideas into working prototypes, through DST-supported PRAYAS centres (incubators).

Grant / seed fundingUp to ₹10 lakh for a prototype Details

SAMRIDHOngoing

SAMRIDH (Startup Accelerators of MeitY for Product Innovation)

Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY)

Acceleration programme for software product startups, with investment matched by accelerators and support to reach customers and investors.

Incubation & mentoringUp to ₹40 lakh matching investment Details

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