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Startup India Seed Fund Scheme | Govt Grants · Startup Monk

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Seed Fund DPIIT Required Open Now

SISFS

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

Up to Rs 50 lakh

Funding available

Provides financial assistance to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry and commercialisation. Funds are provided through DPIIT-recognised incubators.

Eligibility Criteria

DPIIT-recognised startup incorporated not more than 2 years ago. Must not have received more than Rs 10 lakh in funding. Not yet generating revenue from operations.

What You Get

Up to Rs 20 lakh for validation and prototype
Up to Rs 50 lakh for market entry and commercialisation
Funding via DPIIT-recognised incubators
Mentorship and networking from incubator
No equity dilution for grant component

Similar Schemes

FFS

Fund of Funds for Startups

Rs 10,000 Crore corpus

WEP

Startup India Hub Women Entrepreneurs Programme

Up to Rs 50 lakh via SISFS reserved quota

100X.VC

100X.VC India Angel Syndicate

₹25 lakh to ₹50 lakh

Apply on the official government portal

Quick Facts

Governing Body: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Ministry / Dept: DPIIT
Level: Central Government
Status: Ongoing

Startup Stage

IdeationValidationEarly Revenue

Target Sectors

All Sectors

DPIIT Recognition Required

This scheme requires your startup to be DPIIT-recognised under the Startup India programme.

How to get DPIIT recognition →