| S. No | Name of Grants | Body Providing Grant | Eligibility Criteria | Sector | Brief Purpose | Amount of Grant | Terms of Grant | Link to Apply | Deadline | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) | DPIIT-recognized startups incorporated within 2 years | All Sectors | Proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry | Up to ₹20 lakh | Equity-free funding through incubators | SISFS | Rolling basis | Pan India |
| 02 | NIDHI-PRAYAS | Department of Science & Technology (DST) | Student innovators, faculty, researchers | Technology/Innovation | Converting innovative ideas into prototypes | Up to ₹10 lakh | Grant-in-aid for 18 months | Nidhi Prayas | Quarterly cycles | Pan India |
| 03 | NIDHI-EIR (Entrepreneur in Residence) | Department of Science & Technology (DST) | Aspiring entrepreneurs with technology background | Technology | Supporting entrepreneurs during idea to prototype stage | ₹30,000 per month for 12 months | Monthly stipend + infrastructure | NIDHI - Entrepreneur-in-Residence | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 04 | BIRAC-BIG (Biotechnology Ignition Grant) | Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council | Individual innovators, startups, companies in biotech | Biotechnology | Early-stage biotech innovation support | Up to ₹50 lakh | Milestone-based funding | BIRAC | Bi-annual | Pan India |
| 05 | MSME-New Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries | Ministry of MSME | Traditional industry artisans and entrepreneurs | Traditional Crafts | Revival and development of traditional industries | Up to ₹25 lakh | Subsidy + loan component | SFURTI | Annual | Pan India |
| 06 | Stand-Up India Scheme | Department of Financial Services | SC/ST and women entrepreneurs | All Sectors | Bank loans for greenfield enterprises | ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore | Term loan with government guarantee | StandupIndia | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 07 | Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) | Ministry of MSME | Above 18 years, minimum 8th pass | Manufacturing/Service | Employment generation through micro enterprises | Up to ₹25 lakh (manufacturing), ₹10 lakh (service) | 15-35% subsidy on project cost | PMEGP | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 08 | Mudra Yojana - Shishu | Small Industries Development Bank of India | Existing/new micro enterprises | All Sectors | Working capital and term loan for micro units | Up to ₹50,000 | Collateral-free loans | Mudra | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 09 | Mudra Yojana - Kishore | Small Industries Development Bank of India | Existing micro enterprises | All Sectors | Business expansion funding | ₹50,000 to ₹5 lakh | Collateral-free loans | Mudra | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 10 | Mudra Yojana - Tarun | Small Industries Development Bank of India | Established micro enterprises | All Sectors | Growth and expansion funding | ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh | Collateral-free loans | Mudra | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 11 | CGTMSE (Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises) | Ministry of MSME | Micro and Small Enterprises | All Sectors | Credit guarantee for collateral-free loans | Up to ₹5 crore guarantee | 75-85% guarantee coverage | CGTMSE | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 12 | Technology Development Fund (TDF) | Ministry of Defence | Defence technology startups and MSMEs | Defence Technology | Indigenous defence technology development | Up to ₹10 crore | 90% funding for development | Technology Development Fund | Annual | Pan India |
| 13 | Multiplier Grants Scheme (MGS) | Department of Science & Technology | Technology-based startups | Science & Technology | Scaling up innovative technologies | Up to ₹1 crore | Co-funding with private investors | Department Of Science & Technology | Bi-annual | Pan India |
| 14 | Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) | SIDBI through DPIIT | SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds | All Sectors | Funding startups through AIFs | ₹10,000 crore corpus | Investment through AIFs | FFS - SIDBI Fund of Funds | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 15 | Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) Scheme | Ministry of Electronics & IT | Software exporters | IT/Software | Promotion of software exports | Infrastructure + incentives | Duty-free imports, tax benefits | Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 16 | Atal Innovation Mission - Atal Incubation Centres | NITI Aayog | Incubators supporting startups | All Sectors | Creating world-class incubation facilities | Up to ₹10 crore | Grant for incubator setup | Atal Incubation Centre | AIM | Annual | Pan India |
| 17 | Venture Capital Assistance (VCA) Scheme | Small Industries Development Bank of India | Technology-oriented projects | Technology | Venture capital for technology startups | Up to ₹8 crore | Equity participation | Venture Capital Assistance Scheme (VCA) | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 18 | Credit Linked Capital Subsidy for Technology Upgradation (CLCS-TU) | Ministry of MSME | MSMEs for technology upgradation | Manufacturing | Technology upgradation subsidy | 15% of investment up to ₹15 lakh | Capital subsidy | CLCS for Technology Upgradation | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 19 | Cluster Development Programme (CDP) | Ministry of MSME | MSME clusters | All Sectors | Common infrastructure development | Up to ₹10 crore per cluster | 60-80% of project cost | National Horticulture Board | Annual | Pan India |
| 20 | Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industry and Entrepreneurship (ASPIRE) | Ministry of MSME | Rural entrepreneurs, Livelihood Business Incubators | Rural Industries | Promoting rural entrepreneurship | Up to ₹15 crore for incubators | Grant + technical support | NIMSME | Annual | Pan India |
| S. No | Name of Grant | Body Providing Grant | Eligibility Criteria | Sector | Brief Purpose | Amount of Grant | Terms of Grant | Link to Apply | Deadline | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | AgriTech Innovation Challenge | Ministry of Agriculture | Agri-tech startups | Agriculture Technology | Agricultural innovation support | Up to ₹1 crore | Grant + technical support | agricoop.nic.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 02 | Digital India Land Records Modernization | Ministry of Rural Development | PropTech startups | Property Technology | Land records digitization | Up to ₹50 lakh | Grant for tech solutions | rural.nic.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 03 | Clean Energy Innovation Challenge | Ministry of New and Renewable Energy | CleanTech startups | Clean Energy | Renewable energy innovation | Up to ₹2 crore | Grant + demo support | mnre.gov.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 04 | Healthcare Innovation Challenge | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | HealthTech startups | Healthcare Technology | Healthcare innovation support | Up to ₹1 crore | Grant funding | mohfw.gov.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 05 | EdTech Innovation Fund | Ministry of Education | EdTech startups | Education Technology | Education innovation support | Up to ₹75 lakh | Grant + pilot opportunities | moe.gov.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 06 | Smart Cities Innovation Challenge | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | UrbanTech startups | Urban Technology | Smart city solutions | Up to ₹1 crore | Grant + implementation | mohua.gov.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 07 | Financial Inclusion Innovation Challenge | Reserve Bank of India | FinTech startups | Financial Technology | Financial inclusion solutions | Up to ₹50 lakh | Grant + regulatory support | rbi.org.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 08 | Textile Technology Innovation | Ministry of Textiles | Textile tech startups | Textile Technology | Textile industry innovation | Up to ₹1 crore | Grant + industry support | texmin.nic.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 09 | Food Processing Innovation Challenge | Ministry of Food Processing Industries | FoodTech startups | Food Technology | Food processing innovation | Up to ₹75 lakh | Grant + industry linkage | mofpi.nic.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 10 | Tourism Technology Innovation | Ministry of Tourism | TravelTech startups | Tourism Technology | Tourism industry innovation | Up to ₹50 lakh | Grant + promotion support | tourism.gov.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 11 | Mining Technology Innovation Challenge | Ministry of Coal and Mines | Mining tech startups | Mining Technology | Mining industry innovation | Up to ₹1 crore | Grant + industry partnership | coal.nic.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 12 | Logistics Innovation Challenge | Ministry of Road Transport and Highways | LogTech startups | Logistics Technology | Transportation and logistics innovation | Up to ₹75 lakh | Grant + infrastructure support | morth.nic.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 13 | Water Technology Innovation | Ministry of Jal Shakti | WaterTech startups | Water Technology | Water conservation and management | Up to ₹1 crore | Grant + implementation support | jalshakti-ddws.gov.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 14 | Skill Development Innovation Challenge | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship | SkillTech startups | Skill Development | Skill development innovation | Up to ₹50 lakh | Grant + program integration | msde.gov.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 15 | Rural Innovation Challenge | Ministry of Panchayati Raj | Rural tech startups | Rural Technology | Rural development solutions | Up to ₹75 lakh | Grant + rural implementation | panchayat.gov.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 16 | Pharmaceutical Innovation Fund | Department of Pharmaceuticals | PharmaT ech startups | Pharmaceutical Technology | Drug discovery and development | Up to ₹2 crore | Grant + regulatory guidance | pharmaceuticals.gov.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 17 | Cyber Security Innovation Challenge | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | CyberSec startups | Cyber Security | Cybersecurity innovation | Up to ₹1 crore | Grant + government adoption | meity.gov.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 18 | Renewable Energy Accelerator | Solar Energy Corporation of India | Solar/Wind tech startups | Renewable Energy | Clean energy technology development | Up to ₹1.5 crore | Grant + commercial support | seci.co.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 19 | Digital Health Innovation Challenge | National Health Authority | HealthTech startups | Digital Health | Digital health solutions | Up to ₹1 crore | Grant + health system integration | nha.gov.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 20 | Smart Manufacturing Challenge | Ministry of Heavy Industries | ManufacturingTech startups | Manufacturing Technology | Industry 4.0 solutions | Up to ₹1.5 crore | Grant + industry pilot | dhi.nic.in | Annual | Pan India |
| S. No | Scheme / Grant | Administered By | Purpose | Support Offered | Who Can Apply | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foundation Fund | iTNT Hub | Supports early-stage deeptech startups to achieve investment readiness and scale | Funding support up to ₹40 lakh | Startups registered or incubated with iTNT Hub | Helps startups accelerate product development and investor readiness |
| 2 | R2S Grants | iTNT Hub | Supports startups in converting research into scalable startup solutions | Funding support up to ₹25 lakh | Deeptech and research-driven startups supported by iTNT Hub | Enables commercialization of research innovations into market-ready products |
| 3 | Innovation Voucher Programme (IVP) | EDII | Supports innovation, R&D, prototyping, product validation, and IP filing | Grant support up to ₹5 lakh | Startups & MSMEs in Tamil Nadu working on innovative products/services | Helps startups validate and commercialize early-stage innovations |
| 4 | TANSEED – Tamil Nadu Startup Seed Fund | StartupTN (TANSIM) | Early-stage startup funding to develop product and enter market | Seed funding support up to ₹10–15 lakh (category-based) | DPIIT-recognized startups registered in Tamil Nadu | Helps startups bridge funding gap before investor readiness |
| 5 | TN SC/ST Startup Fund | StartupTN | Supports startups founded by SC/ST entrepreneurs | Seed funding and incubation support | SC/ST entrepreneurs running startups in Tamil Nadu | Encourages inclusive entrepreneurship and access to funding |
| 6 | Tamil Nadu Space Tech Fund | StartupTN | Supports startups working in space and aerospace technologies | Matching investment support up to ₹50 lakh | Space-tech startups with external investor commitment | Helps space-tech startups scale with co-investment support |
| 7 | Gramam Thorum Puthozhil (GTP) | StartupTN | Promotes rural entrepreneurship and startups | Seed support up to ₹1 lakh plus mentoring/incubation | Rural entrepreneurs and startups in selected districts | Encourages startup creation in rural and semi-urban regions |
| 8 | StartupTN Market Access Support Program | StartupTN | Helps startups access markets and customers | Support to participate in expos, buyer connects, and trade events | Startups registered with StartupTN | Provides market visibility and customer access opportunities |
| S. No | Name of Grant | Body Providing Grant | Eligibility Criteria | Sector | Brief Purpose | Amount of Grant | Terms of Grant | Link to Apply | Deadline | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | CSIR-New Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative (NMITLI) | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research | Technology companies and startups | Science & Technology | Strategic technology development | Up to ₹10 crore | Milestone-based funding | www.csir.res.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 02 | Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Grants | Indian Council of Medical Research | Healthcare startups and researchers | Healthcare/Medical | Medical research and innovation | Up to ₹1 crore | Research grants | www.icmr.gov.in | Bi-Annual | Pan India |
| 03 | Department of Atomic Energy - Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (DAE-BRNS) | Department of Atomic Energy | Nuclear technology startups | Nuclear Technology | Nuclear science and technology research | Up to ₹50 lakh | Research funding | www.dae.gov.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 04 | Space Technology Incubation Centre (S-TIC) | Indian Space Research Organisation | Space technology startups | Space Technology | Space technology commercialization | Up to ₹25 lakh | Incubation + funding | www.isro.gov.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 05 | Central Institute of Plastic Engineering & Technology (CIPET) Incubation | CIPET | Plastic technology startups | Plastic/Polymer Technology | Plastic technology innovation | Up to ₹15 lakh | Incubation support | www.cipet.gov.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 06 | National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) Technology Transfer | NRDC | Technology-based enterprises | Technology Transfer | Commercialization of technologies | Varies | Technology licensing + support | www.nrdcindia.com | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 07 | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Incubators | Various IITs | Student and alumni startups | Technology | Technology startup incubation | Up to ₹50 lakh | Incubation + funding | Varies by IIT | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 08 | Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Incubators | Various IIMs | MBA students and alumni startups | All Sectors | Business incubation and mentoring | Up to ₹25 lakh | Incubation support | Varies by IIM | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 09 | National Innovation Foundation (NIF) Grants | National Innovation Foundation | Grassroot innovators | Innovation | Grassroot innovation support | Up to ₹20 lakh | Innovation awards and grants | www.nif.org.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 10 | Technology Development Board (TDB) Grants | Technology Development Board | Technology companies | Technology | Technology development and commercialization | Up to ₹10 crore | Soft loan + grant | www.tdb.gov.in | Ongoing | Pan India |
| S. No | Name of Grant | Body Providing Grant | Eligibility Criteria | Sector | Brief Purpose | Amount of Grant | Terms of Grant | Link to Apply | Deadline | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Reliance GenNext Hub | Reliance Industries | Early-stage startups | All Sectors | Startup incubation and acceleration | Up to ₹2 crore | Equity investment + support | www.reliancegennext.com | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 02 | Tata Social Enterprise Challenge | Tata Trusts | Social enterprises | Social Impact | Social entrepreneurship support | Up to ₹1 crore | Grant funding | www.tatasocialenterprise.org | Annual | Pan India |
| 03 | Mahindra Rise Accelerator | Mahindra Group | Technology startups | Technology | Startup acceleration program | Up to ₹50 lakh | Mentoring + funding | www.mahindrarise.com | Annual | Pan India |
| 04 | NASSCOM 10,000 Startups | NASSCOM | Technology startups | Technology | Startup ecosystem development | Varies | Platform access + support | 10000startups.com | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 05 | Microsoft for Startups | Microsoft India | Technology startups | Technology | Cloud credits and support | Up to $120,000 credits | Technical support + credits | startups.microsoft.com | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 06 | Google for Startups | Google India | Technology startups | Technology | Startup acceleration | Varies | Technical support + credits | startup.google.com | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 07 | Amazon Web Services (AWS) Activate | Amazon | Cloud-based startups | Technology | Cloud infrastructure support | Up to $100,000 credits | AWS credits + support | aws.amazon.com/activate | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 08 | Intel India Innovation Challenge | Intel India | Hardware/IoT startups | Hardware/IoT | Hardware innovation support | Up to ₹25 lakh | Funding + mentoring | www.intel.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 09 | Qualcomm Design in India Challenge | Qualcomm India | Wireless technology startups | Wireless Technology | Innovation in wireless tech | Up to $100,000 | Funding + support | www.qualcomm.com/ | Annual | Pan India |
| 10 | TiE Global Summit Pitch Competition | The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) | Early-stage startups | All Sectors | Startup pitch competition | Up to ₹25 lakh | Investment + mentoring | www.tieglobal.org | Annual | Pan India |
| 11 | Infosys Innovation Fund | Infosys | Technology startups | Technology | Early-stage startup funding | Up to $500,000 | Equity investment | www.infosys.com/ | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 12 | Wipro Ventures | Wipro | Enterprise technology startups | Enterprise Technology | Strategic investment in startups | Up to $5 million | Equity investment | wiproventures.com | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 13 | HCL TechBee Program | HCL Technologies | Student innovators | Technology | Student startup support | Up to ₹10 lakh | Mentoring + funding | www.hcltech.com/ | Annual | Pan India |
| 14 | Tech Mahindra Makers Lab | Tech Mahindra | Technology startups | Technology | Innovation lab support | Varies | Infrastructure + support | www.techmahindra.com | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 15 | HDFC Bank SmartUp Program | HDFC Bank | Fintech startups | Financial Technology | Fintech innovation support | Varies | Banking partnership + support | www.hdfcbank.com/ | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 16 | ICICI Bank Fintech Accelerator | ICICI Bank | Fintech startups | Financial Technology | Fintech startup acceleration | Varies | Banking support + funding | www.icicibank.com | Annual | Pan India |
| 17 | Kotak Mahindra Bank Startup Initiative | Kotak Mahindra Bank | Fintech and other startups | Financial Services | Startup banking solutions | Varies | Banking services + support | www.kotak.com | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 18 | Bajaj Finserv Innovation Lab | Bajaj Finserv | Fintech startups | Financial Technology | Financial innovation support | Up to ₹1 crore | Investment + partnership | www.bajajfinserv.in | Ongoing | Pan India |
| 19 | Godrej Innovation Lab | Godrej Group | Consumer goods startups | Consumer Goods | Innovation in consumer products | Up to ₹50 lakh | Partnership + funding | www.godrej.com | Annual | Pan India |
| 20 | ITC Innovation Challenge | ITC Limited | FMCG and agri-tech startups | FMCG/Agriculture | Innovation in FMCG and agriculture | Up to ₹1 crore | Strategic partnership | www.itcportal.com | Annual | Pan India |
| S. No | Name of Grant | Body Providing Grant | Eligibility Criteria | Sector | Brief Purpose | Amount of Grant | Terms of Grant | Link to Apply | Deadline | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India-US Science & Technology Endowment Fund | Indo-US Science and Technology Forum | Joint India-US startups | Science & Technology | Bilateral innovation support | Up to $250,000 | Grant funding | www.iusstf.org | Annual | Pan India |
| 2 | India-UK Newton Fund | British Council India | UK-India collaborative startups | Science & Technology | Bilateral research and innovation | Up to £500,000 | Collaborative funding | www.britishcouncil.in | Annual | Pan India |
| 3 | India-Germany Innovation Partnership | Indo-German Science & Technology Centre | Indo-German startups | Technology | Technology transfer and innovation | Up to €200,000 | Bilateral support | www.igstc.org | Annual | Pan India |
| 4 | India-Japan Innovation Partnership | India-Japan Digital Partnership | Indo-Japanese tech startups | Digital Technology | Digital innovation collaboration | Up to ¥20 million | Joint funding | www.in.emb-japan.go.jp | Annual | Pan India |
| 5 | India-Australia Innovation Challenge | Australia India Strategic Research Fund | Indo-Australian startups | Research & Innovation | Joint research commercialization | Up to AUD 500,000 | Collaborative grant | www.austrade.gov.au | Annual | Pan India |
| 6 | India-France Innovation Program | Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research | Franco-Indian startups | Advanced Technology | Advanced technology collaboration | Up to €300,000 | Joint research funding | www.cefipra.org | Annual | Pan India |
| 7 | India-Canada Innovation Partnership | Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute | Indo-Canadian startups | All Sectors | Innovation collaboration | Up to CAD 100,000 | Bilateral support | www.shastriinstitute.org | Annual | Pan India |
| 8 | India-Israel Innovation Bridge | India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund | Indo-Israeli startups | Technology/Agriculture | Technology commercialization | Up to $500,000 | Joint funding | www.iserd.org.il | Annual | Pan India |
| 9 | India-South Korea Innovation Program | Korea-India Science and Technology Cooperation Centre | Indo-Korean startups | Science & Technology | Technology collaboration | Up to $200,000 | Bilateral funding | www.kistep.re.kr | Annual | Pan India |
| 10 | India-Nordic Innovation Partnership | Innovation Norway India | Indo-Nordic startups | Sustainability/Technology | Sustainable innovation | Up to €250,000 | Collaborative grant | www.innovasjonnorge.no | Annual | Pan India |
| 11 | ASEAN-India Innovation Challenge | ASEAN-India Centre | Indian startups targeting ASEAN | All Sectors | Market expansion in ASEAN | Up to $150,000 | Market entry support | www.aseanindiacentre.org | Annual | Pan India |
| 12 | India-Brazil Innovation Fund | CNPq-DST Cooperation | Indo-Brazilian startups | Science & Technology | Joint innovation projects | Up to $300,000 | Bilateral research funding | www.cnpq.br | Annual | Pan India |
| 13 | India-Russia Innovation Partnership | Russian Direct Investment Fund | Indo-Russian startups | Technology | Technology collaboration | Up to $400,000 | Joint investment | rdif.ru | Annual | Pan India |
| 14 | India-UAE Innovation Bridge | UAE-India Business Council | Indo-UAE startups | All Sectors | Business collaboration | Up to AED 500,000 | Partnership support | www.uaeindia.org | Annual | Pan India |
| 15 | World Bank Innovation Challenge for India | World Bank Group | Indian startups with global impact | Development/Technology | Development innovation | Up to $200,000 | Grant + global exposure | www.worldbank.org | Annual | Pan India |
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