India Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

The India Startup India Seed Fund Scheme sits under the Government of India's Startup India platform and targets young Indian-incorporated startups. It is a rolling grant route for early ventures, including deep-tech projects, with eligibility aimed at companies under two years old and work between TRL 1 and TRL 4. The support is split between proof-of-concept and market-entry funding. The record points to about ₹20 lakh for proof of concept and ₹50 lakh for market entry, and the scheme is limited to for-profit startups rather than individuals or nonprofits. It is designed for DPIIT-recognized companies and cannot be stacked on the same project. This scheme rewards a focused technical problem, a credible customer path, and a clear plan for turning an early build into a marketable product. It is most useful when the startup can show why the work belongs in public seed support rather than ordinary venture finance, and when the team is ready to use the money to move from idea to first commercial traction.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.