Startup Manipur provides support up to a project cost of Rs. 1 Crore, which includes a 30% subsidy from the State (maximum Rs. 30.00 Lakh), a 65% loan component from banks, and a 5% margin money contribution from the business owner. The program also offers mentorship, incubator/accelerator programs, and market linkage/product showcase opportunities.
Startup grants & funding schemes in India
Every active grant, subsidy, competition and accelerator program for Indian founders: eligibility, funding amounts, documents and deadlines, reviewed against official sources.
Startup Manipur provides financial assistance similar to the Revenue Stage for new projects focusing on entrepreneurs from deprived sections including SC/ST/OBC/Women/Minority communities. This includes a 30% subsidy (maximum Rs. 30.00 Lakh), a 65% loan component, and 5% margin money. Mentorship and other support are also likely provided.
A Working Capital Term Loan (WCTL) is a loan designed to provide businesses with a fixed amount of capital to support their day-to-day operational expenses and working capital needs, typically with a repayment period of 1 to 5 years. Interest is charged on the entire loan amount and is repaid in installments. Interest rate starts from 8 % p.a. Depending on the lender and the loan amount, WCTLs may require collateral.
The Duty Exemption and Remission Scheme allows startups to import items duty free.
The Envalior Sustainability Program is a CSR grant initiative by Envalior India Pvt. Ltd. in collaboration with Venture Center. The program aims to nurture and support early-stage technology ideas and innovators working on sustainability solutions. It provides grant funding up to Rs. 5 lakhs or Rs. 10 lakhs per grantee to support prototype development, pilot trials, field testing, and market exploration over a period of 6 months. The focus areas include Clean Energy, Climate Action, Circular
The Software Technology Park (STP) Scheme promotes the software industry by providing infrastructure and support services to export-oriented units.
This collaborative program is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for joint Indo-Swedish R&D projects focused on technological development and innovative solutions for the green transition in the steel and cement industries. It provides a non-dilutive grant. The grant provides up to 50% of the total project funding for Indian applicants, with a maximum limit of Rs. 1.5 crore per project. Indian companies can receive up to 50% of their eligible costs on a reimbursement basis, while R&D
The Grant for Research and Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles (GREAT) aims to support young innovators, scientists/technologists, and startup ventures in the field of Technical Textiles to translate their ideas into commercial technologies/products and make India self reliant. It provides grant-in-aid for functional prototypes or commercialization of technologies.
The Maharashtra Innovation and Technological Development Fund is a government initiative designed to create ecosystem for innovation and technological advancement within the state of Maharashtra. It aims to provide financial support and resources to startups, entrepreneurs, and researchers who are developing technologies and solutions that address critical societal and industrial challenges. It aims to invest in early stage Maharashtra incorporated startups and MSMEs with innovative and
Free accelerator for 50 women-led businesses , 3-day bootcamp, Amazon mentorship, IIT-D resources & VC Demo Day.
The Maharashtra Startup Week is an initiative by the Government of Maharashtra to encourage, engage, and enable the state's entrepreneurial ecosystem. It offers a platform for startups across various sectors to showcase their innovative solutions to the government. The top 100 startups get to present their solutions to a panel of judges, and the top 24 winners receive work orders up to Rs 15 lakh from the Maharashtra State Innovation Society to pilot their solutions within different state
The Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program at TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad is designed to encourage graduating students and early-stage innovators to pursue entrepreneurship as a full-time career. The program supports innovative ideas in autonomous navigation and data acquisition systems with a strong emphasis on translational research and commercialization. Selected EIRs receive fellowship funding along with mentorship and access to the TiHAN ecosystem. The initiative focuses on nurturing
Beyond grants
Grant providers
Government bodies, incubators, accelerators and investors behind every program, with all their schemes in one profile.
316 providers 02Startup events
Webinars, workshops and meetups on funding readiness, tracked alongside scheme deadlines.
0 upcoming 03Perks & credits
Cloud credits, SaaS discounts and partner programs that stretch an early-stage budget.
3 perksAbout the IncorpX Grants Directory
The IncorpX Grants Directory tracks startup funding programs across India: central government schemes (Startup India Seed Fund, NIDHI, BIRAC, MeitY programs), state startup policies, bank and CSR programs, accelerators and early-stage investors. Each listing covers the funding amount, equity impact, eligibility conditions, required documents and the application process.
Listings are curated from official program pages and reviewed by the IncorpX compliance team. Many schemes expect prerequisites such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) registration or GST registration. IncorpX provides assistance for these registrations and for organising grant application paperwork, so founders can reach the application stage prepared.
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.
Startup grants in India, answered
What startup grants are available in India right now?
This directory tracks 595+ active programs: central government schemes such as the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (up to Rs. 20 lakh grant plus Rs. 50 lakh via convertible debentures), NIDHI PRAYAS (up to Rs. 10 lakh for prototypes) and BIRAC BIG (up to Rs. 50 lakh for biotech), along with state programs, accelerators and private funding programs. Use the filters to narrow by sector, stage, state and deadline.
Are startup grants in India really equity-free?
Most government grants are equity-free: the government does not take shares in your company. Some programs combine a grant with debt or convertible instruments for later stages, and accelerator or VC programs listed here may involve equity. Every listing states its funding type and equity impact clearly.
Do I need DPIIT recognition to apply for these schemes?
Not for all of them. Central schemes such as the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme require DPIIT recognition, while many state programs, competitions and private programs do not. Use the DPIIT filter to see which is which. IncorpX provides assistance for DPIIT recognition applications if you need it.
How long does it take to get a startup grant in India?
Timelines vary by program. Incubator-routed schemes such as SISFS typically take around 2 months from application to decision, while national calls such as BIRAC BIG can take 3 to 4 months including technical review. Each listing shows the expected decision timeline where the program publishes one.
Can IncorpX apply for a grant on my behalf?
IncorpX provides assistance for grant application preparation: structuring your proposal, organising documents and completing prerequisite registrations such as DPIIT recognition, MSME registration or company incorporation. Applications are always submitted in your name with the respective program authority, and selection decisions rest entirely with that authority.
How often is this grants directory updated?
Our team reviews listings against official program pages and updates amounts, deadlines and statuses as new calls are announced. Every figure shown here is informational; the program authority remains the authoritative source.
What is the difference between a grant, a subsidy and seed funding?
A grant is non-repayable money awarded for a defined purpose, such as building a prototype. A subsidy reduces a cost you already incur, such as interest or patent fees. Seed funding from investors is capital in exchange for equity. This directory labels every program by type so you can compare them on the same page.
Found a scheme that fits? Get application-ready.
IncorpX provides assistance for the registrations most schemes expect (incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME, GST) and helps you organise a complete, well-documented application. Submission always happens in your name with the program authority.
