Government GrantBihar Seed Grant
StagesPre-Seed
SectorsSector Agnostic · Early-stage builders, Founder-led / operator capital
Ticket$12K
Punjab’s state startup policy provides a seed grant routed through recognised incubators for idea validation, prototype work, and early market activities.
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Punjab’s state startup policy provides a seed grant routed through recognised incubators for idea validation, prototype work, and early market activities.
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Under Punjab’s startup policy benefits summarised on Startup India, eligible startups can receive a seed grant of up to ₹3 lakh for idea validation, prototype development, travel, field/market research, skill training, marketing, and initial setup. Disbursement is intended via State/Centre-recognised incubators rather than as a blind open VC cheque. Founders should verify current incubator routing and eligibility with the state nodal agency before applying.
Disbursement is intended via State/Centre-recognised incubators rather than as a blind open VC cheque.
Ticket researched: Seed Grant up to INR 3 Lakh per start-up via State/Centre recognised incubators (Punjab Startup Policy / Startup India state benefits page).
Typically Punjab-registered / DPIIT-recognised startups; funding routed through recognised incubators.
Data confidence: Verified – Startup India state policy page
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