North East Venture Fund (NEVF)

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

Rs 25 lakh to Rs 10 crore (as reported by PIB)

Funding available

Rs 100 crore SEBI-registered venture fund run by NEDFi Venture Capital with the Ministry of DoNER for early and growth stage startups in the North East.

Eligibility Criteria

Startups, early-stage and growth-stage companies in the North Eastern Region; focus on food processing, tourism, healthcare, IT/ITES and aggregation.

What You Get

Equity investment

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Quick Facts

Governing Body: NEDFi Venture Capital Limited / Ministry of DoNER
Ministry / Dept: DoNER
Level: Central Government
Status: Ongoing

Startup Stage

Early RevenueGrowth