Government of India's flagship seed fund providing ₹50 lakh in early-stage funding to startups through DPIIT-recognized incubators. Extended deadline: 31 May 2026 for startup applications.
GrantRolling — no fixed deadline, check funder
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)
Government of India's flagship seed fund providing ₹50 lakh in early-stage funding to startups through DPIIT-recognized incubators. Extended deadline: 31 May 2026 for startup applications.
Amount₹50 Lakh
FunderDPIIT / Startup India
DeadlineRolling / Ongoing
SectorClimate Tech (Cross-Sector / General)
StageSeed, Ideation, Proof of Concept
TypeGrant
Program Details
- Up to ₹50 Lakhs seed funding for early-stage startups
- Disbursed through DPIIT-recognized incubators nationwide
- Covers validation, prototype, product development, and market entry
- Available for startups less than 2 years old at time of application
- Equity-free grant component with milestone-based disbursement
- Part of the Startup India action plan
This program has no fixed deadline — confirm the current application window on the funder's official page.
Source last verified 2026-07-25· Always confirm details on the funder's site before applying.
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