Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Government·India·2 programs
India's central startup ministry department. Runs the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, which channels proof-of-concept grants and early scaling capital to DPIIT-recognised startups through a network of government-assisted incubators rather than funding startups directly.
What Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade funds
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme - Market Entry and Scaling InvestmentGrants
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
up to ₹5,000,000
Equity investment
Up to Rs 50 lakh for market entry, commercialization or scaling up, given as convertible debentures or debt rather than as a grant, through DPIIT-selected incubators.
Always openReferral neededCompany requiredIndia only
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme - Proof of Concept GrantGrants
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
up to ₹2,000,000
Cash
Up to Rs 20 lakh grant for proof of concept, prototype development or product trials, applied for through DPIIT-selected incubators and released against milestones.
Non-dilutiveAlways openReferral neededCompany requiredIndia only