Government GrantMSInS Seed Fund (Maharashtra)
StagesPre-Seed
SectorsSector Agnostic · Early-stage builders, Founder-led / operator capital
Ticket$12K
DPIIT Startup India Seed Fund Scheme channels milestone-based grant and debt/convertible support to early-stage DPIIT-recognised startups via empaneled incubators for PoC through commercialisation.
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DPIIT Startup India Seed Fund Scheme channels milestone-based grant and debt/convertible support to early-stage DPIIT-recognised startups via empaneled incubators for PoC through commercialisation.
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The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) is DPIIT’s flagship early-stage support programme for Indian startups. Eligible DPIIT-recognised startups apply through empaneled incubators on the Startup India portal. Support has two published instruments: a grant of up to ₹20 lakh for proof of concept, prototype development, or product trials, and up to ₹50 lakh as investment for market entry, commercialisation, or scaling through convertible debentures or debt-linked instruments. Founders should treat SISFS as non-VC, incubator-mediated capital—plan timelines around incubator evaluation and milestone disbursements, and confirm current eligibility on seedfund.startupindia.gov.in.
Eligible DPIIT-recognised startups apply through empaneled incubators on the Startup India portal.
Ticket researched: up to ₹20 Lakh grant for PoC/prototype/trials; up to ₹50 Lakh investment via convertible/debt for market entry & scale (SISFS FAQ / Startup India).
DPIIT-recognised startup; apply via empaneled incubators on Startup India portal.
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