Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
Funds DPIIT-recognized Indian startups developing technology products through incubator-disbursed seed support.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade administers the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme as seed support for DPIIT-recognized startups, delivered through eligible incubators across India. The official guideline and live SISFS portal say the scheme provides financial assistance for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialization. Only t…
Proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, commercialization, and technology-led startup development across sectors including biotechnology, healthcare, energy, mobility, defence, and space.
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