Venture Capital Fund for Backward Classes (VCF-BC)

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 20 lakh to Rs 15 crore

Funding available

A separate scheme under VCF-SC offering concessional finance at 6% to companies owned by Backward Classes entrepreneurs, with preference to women and disabled promoters.

Eligibility Criteria

Companies with at least 51% Backward Classes shareholding and management control; startups also eligible.

What You Get

Up to 75% of project cost up to Rs 5 crore
Tenure up to 10 years

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TDB

Technology Development Board Core Funding

Amounts and cost-share not confirmed on the pages read

Stand-Up India

Composite loan Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1 crore

VCF-SC

Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes

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: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (managed by IFCI Venture Capital Funds Ltd)
Ministry / Dept: MoSJE
Level: Central Government
Status: Ongoing

Startup Stage

Early RevenueGrowth