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Government New Delhi, Delhi Est. 2001

Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

Union ministry for the North-East, backing entrepreneurship via the North East Venture Fund, UNNATI scheme, and ASCEND workshops.

6 programs listed

About Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

Created in 2001, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) looks after the economic and social development of India's eight north-eastern states, and it pushes entrepreneurship and startups through a set of dedicated programmes meant to build a self-sustaining innovation base in the region.

Together with NEDFi, it runs the North East Venture Fund, a venture-capital vehicle made for the region. Its UNNATI programme, the Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme launched in 2024 on a Rs. 10,037 crore budget, helps industries with infrastructure and job creation across the states, and its ASCEND workshops, standing for Accelerating Startup Calibre and Entrepreneurial Drive, train aspiring founders and students. By early 2025, DPIIT had recognised more than 2,100 entities from the north-east as startups.

Startups, aspiring entrepreneurs, students, and industrial firms across the eight north-eastern states after venture funding, infrastructure support, entrepreneurship training, and government-backed incentives gain the most. It is online at mdoner.gov.in.

Who they work with

Stages
Idea Growth
Sectors
Agritech & Food AI, SaaS & Enterprise Travel & Tourism Manufacturing & Industrial

Programs by Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region 6

Closed Debt / Loan

Micro Finance (NEDFL Scheme)

by Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

FundingUp to Rs. 10 lakh
Equity-free

Micro Finance promotes the development of the North Eastern Region.

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Closed Grant

North-East Venture Fund (NEVF)

by Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

FundingRs. 25 lakh to Rs. 10 Cr
Equity-free

The North East Venture Fund (NEVF) is a Category I Venture Capital Fund registered under SEBI AIF Regulations, 2012. It was established with a corpus of Rs. 100 crore to promote entrepreneurship and maximize investment returns in the North Eastern Region. NEVF invests in startups with innovative business models and high growth potential.

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region run?

Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region currently has 6 programs listed in this directory, including Micro Finance (NEDFL Scheme), North-East Handloom Handicrafts (NEHH), Equipment Finance (Northeastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd Schemes). Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region a government organisation?

Yes. Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region is listed under the government category. Its programs follow official government processes, and applications are submitted through official channels in your own name.

How do I evaluate whether a Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region program fits my startup?

Start with the stages and sectors shown on this profile, then open the program pages for eligibility conditions and document checklists. If you want a structured view, send an enquiry below and an IncorpX advisor will walk you through fit and readiness.

Do I apply to these programs through IncorpX?

No. Applications are always submitted in your own name with the respective program authority. IncorpX is independent of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.

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Important disclaimer

IncorpX is a private platform operated by a private company. It is not a government department, agency or official portal, and it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government body or of any organisation, incubator, accelerator, investor or partner listed in this directory. All program names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only.

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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