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A regularly updated directory of central and state government funding schemes for Indian startups and innovators.
| # | Grant Name | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Startup India Seed Fund (SISFS) | Grants for idea validation and product development | Visit ↗ |
| 02 | Genesis | Incubation support for innovative startups | Visit ↗ |
| 03 | MSME Innovative Scheme | Up to ₹15L for innovative MSME projects | Visit ↗ |
| 04 | Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) | Up to ₹50L for biotech startups | Visit ↗ |
| 05 | Digital India Bhashini Initiative | Grants for Indian language based tech/AI innovation | Visit ↗ |
| 06 | NIDHI-PRAYAS | ₹10L prototyping grant | Visit ↗ |
| 07 | Multiplier Grants Scheme (MGS) | Govt matches industry R&D funding | Visit ↗ |
| 08 | Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RAFTAAR) | Grants for agri-tech startups | Visit ↗ |
| 09 | Smart India Hackathon (SIH) | Innovation grants for student and professional teams | Visit ↗ |
| 10 | TIDE 2.0 Scheme | ICT-focused startup support via Meity incubators | Visit ↗ |
| 11 | Credit Guarantee Fund (CGTMSE) | Collateral-free loans up to ₹2Cr for MSMEs | Visit ↗ |
| 12 | IDEX | Grants for defense and aerospace tech startups | Visit ↗ |
| 13 | STPI Grant | Incubation and funding for IT & ESDM startups | Visit ↗ |
| 14 | SAMRIDH Scheme | Up to ₹40L for product development and scaling | Visit ↗ |
| 15 | SIP-EIT | Patent filing support for electronics & IT startups | Visit ↗ |
| 16 | ASPIRE Scheme | Promotes rural innovation & livelihood based enterprises | Visit ↗ |
| 17 | NXP Startup Program | Support for edge tech startups with market access | Visit ↗ |
| 18 | CLCSS | 15% capital subsidy for tech upgradation for MSMEs | Visit ↗ |
| 19 | Dairy Processing Infrastructure Development Fund | Grants for dairy processing units and supply chain | Visit ↗ |
| 20 | TDB Grants | Grants for tech development and commercialization | Visit ↗ |
| 21 | NSIC Subsidy | Marketing, finance and tech support for MSMEs | Visit ↗ |
| 22 | MGIRI Grants | Grants for startups focused on village & industrial innovation | Visit ↗ |
| 23 | KSUM Innovation Grant | Up to ₹30L for Kerala-based startups | Visit ↗ |
| 24 | NIDHI-EIR | Fellowship support for early-stage entrepreneurs | Visit ↗ |
| 25 | National Innovation Foundation (NIF) Grant | Support for grassroots, frugal innovation | Visit ↗ |
For guidance on applying to any of these schemes, contact alliances@bmiil.com