Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)

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New Delhi, Delhi · Est. 2021

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Year-round via 250+ approved incubators. Each incubator has own intake calendar.

Process: Apply at seedfund.startupindia.gov.in. Select an approved incubator in your state → apply to that incubator → incubator forwards to national Experts Advisory Committee (EAC). DPIIT startup recognition required first.
Gives: Up to ₹20L grant + up to ₹50L soft loan — source: myhq.in

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About Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)

Government of India's Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), launched 2021 with ₹945 crore corpus by DPIIT. Per incorpx.io and myhq.in: provides up to ₹20 lakh as grants for proof of concept, up to ₹50 lakh as soft loans for product trials. Disbursed through 250+ empanelled incubators across India. DPIIT recognition mandatory. 3,650+ startups funded as of 2025.

Why Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)?

Government-backed equity-free grants up to ₹20L. Pan-India reach across all states and UTs. 3,650+ startups funded. Tier 2/3 city focus. Administered through 250+ empanelled incubators.

Funding provided

Per myhq.in: ₹20 lakh as equity-free grants for proof of concept and ₹50 lakh as soft loans for product trials. Disbursed through 250+ empanelled incubators. DPIIT recognition mandatory. 3,650+ startups funded.

Successful startups & portfolio

3650+ startups funded across 28 states as of 2025

Address

DPIIT, Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi 110011, New Delhi, Delhi

Year-round via 250+ approved incubators. Each incubator has own intake calendar.

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