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VCF-SC
Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes (VCF-SC)
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 10 lakh to Rs 15 crore at 4% coupon
Funding available
Concessional finance for SC-owned companies and startups, managed by IFCI Venture Capital with Rs 750 crore corpus.
Eligibility Criteria
Companies with at least 51% SC shareholding and management control (6 months for up to Rs 50 lakh, 12 months above), including startups in TBIs.
What You Get
- Up to 75% of project cost for assistance up to Rs 5 crore
- Up to 50% above Rs 5 crore
Apply on the official government portal
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- Governing Body
- Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (managed by IFCI Venture Capital Funds Ltd)
- Ministry / Dept
- MoSJE
- Level
- Central Government
- Status
- Ongoing
Startup Stage
Early RevenueGrowth