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Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)

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Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

India

Source: seedfund.startupindia.gov.in · Link checked 26 Aug 2026

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About this program

Seed Fund Scheme provides financial assistance of up to ₹20 lakhs ($25K) as a grant for validation of proof of concept, and up to ₹50 lakhs ($60K) as a loan/convertible debenture for market entry, commercialization, or scaling. Supports DPIIT-recognized startups through government-approved incubators across India. ₹945 crore ($115M) fund.

Focus Areas

Stages

PRE SEEDSEED

Target Regions

India

Funding Details

Funding$60K

EquityEquity-free ✓

Program Stats

Data Quality

Completeness

71%

Last updated: 8/26/2026

Deadline not on file

We have no application deadline on file for this program. That is not the same as being open — please check the official page before you invest work.

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