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Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)

Seed funding for early-stage startups through approved incubators: a proof-of-concept grant of up to Rs 20 lakh and up to Rs 50 lakh in convertible debentures or debt.

Run by

DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Funding

Up to ₹20,00,000

Grant up to Rs 20 lakh for proof of concept, prototype or product trials (milestone-based); up to Rs 50 lakh for market entry, commercialisation or scaling via convertible debentures, debt or debt-linked instruments.

Who can apply

DPIIT-recognised startup incorporated not more than 2 years before application
Uses technology in its core product, service, business model, distribution or methodology

How to apply

When open, apply on the SISFS portal to up to three approved incubators.

Timing

The Rs 945 crore, four-year scheme reportedly stopped accepting startup applications around May 2026, according to secondary sources. The official portal did not confirm open calls and no successor cycle was found. Check seedfund.startupindia.gov.in.

Last checked

2026-10-11

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