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HIM Startup Yojana 2025 Seed Fund at IIT Mandi Catalyst

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The HIM Startup Yojana 2025 is a seed fund initiative by HPCED, implemented through IIT Mandi Catalyst. It is a state-backed program designed to help budding innovators and startups from Himachal Pradesh to develop their initial ideas into viable products or services and successfully launch them into the market. It aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem by offering financial support to early-stage ventures. The initiative focuses on supporting entrepreneurs to develop prototypes or scale

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About this scheme

The HIM Startup Yojana 2025 is a seed fund initiative by HPCED, implemented through IIT Mandi Catalyst. It is a state-backed program designed to help budding innovators and startups from Himachal Pradesh to develop their initial ideas into viable products or services and successfully launch them into the market. It aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem by offering financial support to early-stage ventures.

The initiative focuses on supporting entrepreneurs to develop prototypes or scale their products and services for market launch.

Who can apply

  • The applicant must be an Incubatee/Startup working in various incubation centers approved under the Chief Minister's startup/innovation projects/New Industries Scheme, or those registered with DPIIT and in production/operation in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
  • The startup must be an Indian company registered under the Companies Act, 2013, registered in Himachal Pradesh (HP).
  • Must have at least 51% shareholding by bonafide Himachali promoters.
  • Startups should be registered in Himachal Pradesh, have their head office in Himachal Pradesh, or have operations in Himachal Pradesh.
  • Incubatee/Startup should ideally be having three months of incubation in any Incubation Centre empanelled with the Govt. of Himachal. However, the seed support committee will decide on this issue whether incubation is required or not.
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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does HIM Startup Yojana 2025 Seed Fund at IIT Mandi Catalyst provide?

HIM Startup Yojana 2025 Seed Fund at IIT Mandi Catalyst provides up to Rs. 50 lakh. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.

Is HIM Startup Yojana 2025 Seed Fund at IIT Mandi Catalyst currently accepting applications?

Closed on Dec 10, 2025. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.

Does HIM Startup Yojana 2025 Seed Fund at IIT Mandi Catalyst take equity?

No. This program is listed as equity-free, which means the funding does not dilute your shareholding. Review the official terms for any debt or convertible components.

Important disclaimer

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This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.

IncorpX charges no fee for the information in this directory and does not collect, process, lodge or submit any application on your behalf. Applications are made by you, in your own name, directly with the respective program authority. IncorpX provides assistance only for application preparation and for related registrations such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) and GST. Eligibility, approval, disbursement and selection rest solely with the respective program authority, and IncorpX makes no representation or guarantee as to any outcome.

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