Bihar Startup Policy: Seed Grant at Validation Stage

Last checked 11 Oct 2026 against the official scheme page. Terms and dates can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

Up to INR 10 lakh, interest-free, repayable over 10 years

Funding available

Interest-free seed loan for validated Bihar startups, released in milestones after a rating assessment.

Eligibility Criteria

Startup certified by the nodal agency, categorised through a rating mechanism. Reserved corpus shares for SC/ST (22%); extra 5% for women, 5% SC/ST and 15% differently-abled entrepreneurs.

What You Get

Milestone-linked seed funding

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Amounts and cost-share not confirmed on the pages read

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Loans Rs 10 lakh to Rs 15 crore at 4% coupon

Apply on the official government portal

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Quick Facts

Governing Body: Department of Industries, Government of Bihar (Startup Bihar)
Ministry / Dept: State
Level: Bihar
Status: Ongoing

Startup Stage

Validation