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Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Early-stage funding for DPIIT-recognised startups for proof of concept, prototypes and market entry.

🎁 Benefits

  • Grants of up to about ₹20 lakh for validation and prototype
  • Investment of up to about ₹50 lakh through convertible instruments

✅ Who can apply

  • Startup recognised by DPIIT, incorporated less than 2 years ago
  • Applicant should be working on an innovative product or service

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📎 Documents needed

  • DPIIT recognition certificate
  • Pitch deck and business plan
  • Company incorporation papers

🧭 How to apply

  1. Apply on the Startup India portal through a selected incubator

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