Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme Offers Grants to Founders
Imagine you have a cool idea for a new business.
The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme is like a helping hand for businesses just starting out.
It gives money, called grants, to help you build your product or service and get ready to sell it.
If your business is ready to grow, you could get more money as an investment.
To get this help, your business needs to be recognized by the government and solve a problem.
The government wants to help businesses that are trying new things in areas like technology and healthcare.
You can apply on the Startup India Portal!
The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) provides financial assistance to startups.
The scheme was launched in April 2021 with a budget of ₹945 crore.
Eligible startups can receive up to ₹20 lakh as a grant and ₹50 lakh for investment.
Startups must be DPIIT-recognized and incorporated within two years to apply.
The scheme prioritizes startups with innovative solutions in various sectors.
- Who
- DPIIT launched the scheme for eligible startups.
- What
- The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme provides grants and investments to startups.
- When
- Launched in April 2021.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To support startups in proof of concept, product development, and market entry.
- Scheme Name
- Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)
- Launched
- April 2021
- Total Budget
- ₹945 crore
- Grant Amount
- Up to ₹20 lakh
- Investment Amount
- Up to ₹50 lakh
- Eligibility
- DPIIT-recognized startups incorporated within 2 years