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VCF-ST
Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Tribes (VCF-ST)
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 5 crore; tech projects Rs 10 lakh a year for 3 years
Funding available
IFCI-managed fund giving ST-owned companies concessional finance at 4%, plus staged support for technology projects incubated in TBIs.
Eligibility Criteria
Companies with at least 51% ST shareholding and management control (6 months up to Rs 50 lakh, 12 months above); innovative ideas selected by TBIs.
What You Get
- Debt or equity instruments up to 10 years
Apply on the official government portal
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- Governing Body
- Ministry of Tribal Affairs (managed by IFCI Venture Capital Funds Ltd)
- Ministry / Dept
- MoTA
- Level
- Central Government
- Status
- Ongoing
Startup Stage
IdeationEarly RevenueGrowth