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Government New Delhi, Delhi

Ministry of Mines

Union mines ministry running S&T-PRISM, funding startups and MSMEs in mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, and recycling.

1 program listed

About Ministry of Mines

The Ministry of Mines oversees the survey, exploration, mining, and processing of India's mineral resources. Through its S&T-PRISM initiative, the Science and Technology Program for Research and Innovation in Startups and MSMEs, it funds research and innovation across mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, and recycling.

S&T-PRISM provides funding spanning up to two years, intended to hand-hold startups and MSMEs until they can attract investment or secure loans from commercial banks and financial institutions. Implementation runs through the Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre in Nagpur, an autonomous body under the ministry that acts as a facilitator, offering mentorship, incubation, and technical advice, and the scheme leans toward applied, sustainable advances in mining and industrial use.

Startups and MSMEs in mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, and recycling after applied-research funding, technical mentoring, and incubation to build commercially viable, sustainable solutions for the mineral value chain benefit most. It is online at mines.gov.in.

Who they work with

Sectors
Manufacturing & Industrial Climate, Energy & EV

Programs by Ministry of Mines 1

Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 2 Cr
Equity-free

The Science and Technology Programme for Promoting Research and Innovation in Startups and MSMEs in Mining, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy and Recycling Sector (S&T-PRISM) of the Ministry of Mines aims to promote innovation and research in the mineral and mining sector. It provides financial support in the form of grants to startups, MSMEs, and individual innovators to enable them to develop functional prototypes or productize existing technologies. The scheme aims to bridge the gap between

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does Ministry of Mines run?

Ministry of Mines currently has 1 program listed in this directory, including S&T-PRISM (Promotion of Research and Innovation in Startups and MSMEs in Mining, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy and Recycling Sector). Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is Ministry of Mines a government organisation?

Yes. Ministry of Mines 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 Mines 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 Mines and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.

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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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