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SIDBI Startup Mitra and Make in India Soft Loan

SIDBI Startup Mitra and Make in India Soft Loan

Supports Indian startups and small manufacturers with concessional soft loans and venture debt for growth and production.

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About

SIDBI's Startup Mitra and Make in India Soft Loan facility is a direct-lending programme offered by the Small Industries Development Bank of India, targeting early-to-growth-stage Indian startups and MSMEs — particularly those in manufacturing or import-substitution sectors aligned with the Government of India's Make in India initiative. SIDBI, established in 1990 as an apex financial institution …

What this grant funds

Concessional-rate soft loans and venture debt from SIDBI for Indian startups and MSMEs, with ticket sizes of INR 25 lakh to INR 25 crore, emphasising manufacturing and Make in India-aligned sectors.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 15 May 2026Source: sidbistartupmitra.in