Capital routes the business can actually pursue.

Private Investor scheme run by Zerodha. Open pan-India.

• Up To INR 20 Lakh Grant

Government Authorized Incubator Scheme run by MEDIVALLEY INCUBATION COUNCIL Visakhapatnam. Open pan-India.

• For less than ₹ 10 Lakhs of support, (as a grant)
• For greater than ₹ 10 Lakhs of support, 5% revenue share OR 3% equity share is applicable

Government Scheme run by Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Govt of India. Open pan-India.

• MSME, 75% (Micro) and 60% (Small & Medium) of the total project cost
• or
• Up to ₹ 40 lakh Grant

Government Scheme run by MeitY: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Open pan-India.

• Non-refundable Grant up to INR 7 Lakh

Government Authorized Incubator Scheme run by GUIITAR Council. Open to applicants in Gujarat Only.

• Grant support: Up to ₹30 lakh
• Assistance to Startups: Up to ₹10 lakh
• Sustenance allowance: ₹20,000/month for one year (₹25,000 for women)

Government Scheme run by Haryana Govt. Open to applicants in Haryana.

• Seed Funding: Non Refundable Grant up to INR 10 Lakh .
• Reimbursement of 30% of lease rental subsidy for general Startups and 45% for Startups with only women founders, operating from incubators/ IT Parks/ Industrial Clusters or any other notified location shall be eligible for a period of 1 year subject to maximum INR 5 Lakh.
• Financial assistance in Patent registrations.

Government Scheme run by Department Of Industries, Govt. Of Bihar. Open to applicants in Bihar.

• Seed Funding: Up to INR 10 Lakhs per Start-up as an interest-free loan for 10 years.

Government Funding run by Government of Tamil Nadu. Open to applicants in Tamil Nadu.

• Voucher A: Grant upto Rs. 2 lakhs for converting the Idea into a working Prototype
• Voucher B: Grant up to Rs. 5 lakh for commercialization support.

Global funding organizer Scheme run by Avery Dennison Foundation (ADF). Open pan-India.

• Grant up to ₹ 80 Lakh

Government Authorised business incubator Scheme run by Department of Science & Technology (DST). Open pan-India.

• Grant-in-Aid : Up to 10 lakhs product development grant for 12 months

Government Authorised business incubator Scheme run by Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company (GLPC). Open to applicants in Gujarat based funding opportunity.

• Non-refundable Grant of ₹ 2.5 to 10 Lakh

Government Scheme run by Govt of Kerala, Kerala Technology Startup Policy. Open pan-India.

• 1. Idea Grant: Grant of upto INR 3 lakhs.
• 2. Productization Grant: Grant of upto INR 7 lakhs
• 3. Market Acceleration Grant: Grant of upto INR 10 lakhs

Government of India scheme run by DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organisation), Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India. Open pan-India.

• Grant-in-aid up to ₹10 Cr (90% of project cost)
• Additional ₹500 Cr corpus for deep-tech projects

Government of India scheme run by Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), MeitY, Govt. of India. Open pan-India.

• Seed funding up to ₹25 lakhs per startup

Grant programme run by ACT (A Collective of Indian entrepreneurs, VCs & startups). Open pan-India.

• Grant Support: Approx. ₹1.5 Crore (final amount subject to investment committee decisions, varying by vertical and solution).
• Mentorship & Networking: Access to experienced advisors and partner networks for scaling solutions.

Grant (Non-refundable support) run by Department of Information Technology & Communication (DoIT&C), Government of Rajasthan. Open to applicants in Rajasthan State.

• Seed funding up to ₹10 lakh (Prototype stage) <br> Scale-up grant up to ₹25 lakh (Early traction stage) <br> Incubation, mentorship, and cloud credits

Grant/Equity run by Google. Open pan-India.

• $100K-$500K funding( Approx Upto 5 Cr )

Private Investor Scheme run by Gates Foundation. Open pan-India.

• $100K-$1M+ funding ( Upto 10 Cr )

Government Grant + Incubation + Prototype Support run by Department of Science & Technology, Government of India; Program Management Unit: SINE, IIT Bombay. Open pan-India.

• For Incubators: Prototype grant up to ₹2 Cr for PRAYAS Centres and up to ₹4 Cr for Advance PRAYAS Centres. Fab Lab support up to ₹1.5 Cr. For Innovators: Grant support up to ₹20 Lakh through PC and up to ₹40 Lakh through APC for deep-tech/advanced prototypes.

Grant / Non-refundable Support run by DBS Foundation. Open pan-India.

• Grant support up to SGD 250,000 along with mentorship, capacity-building, banking support, ecosystem access, funder connections, and exposure to amplify business impact.

Grant + Incubation run by IIM Bangalore. Open to applicants in Women-led startup.

• ₹10L - ₹30L support + incubation

Grant run by Gujarat Startup Mission. Open to applicants in Women Startup.

• Up to ₹20L support

Grant run by TiE. Open to applicants in Women startup.

• ₹5L - ₹10L grant

Grant (Non-refundable support) run by ACT (A Collective of Indian entrepreneurs, VCs & startups). Open pan-India.

• Grant Support: Approx. ₹1.5 Crore (final amount subject to investment committee decisions, varying by vertical and solution).
• Mentorship & Networking: Access to experienced advisors and partner networks for scaling solutions.

Grant (Non-refundable support) run by TiE Global. Open pan-India.

• Equity-free cash prizes up to $100K+/ Upto 1 Crore, global mentorship, investor access, international exposure

Government grant scheme run by KRISHIK Agri-Business Incubator, UAS Dharwad under RKVY-RAFTAAR / Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India. Open pan-India.

• Grant-in-aid support up to ₹25 Lakhs for startup scaling, commercialization, mentoring, incubation support, business development guidance and market linkage.

Private Investor Scheme run by Infosys Foundation. Open pan-India.

• Supports projects in education, healthcare, arts & culture; Grant amounts vary based on project scope.

Private Investor Scheme run by Azim Premji Foundation. Open pan-India.

• ₹0.02 Cr to ₹10+ Cr grant amount. Multi-year support (1-10 years, typically 3-5 years).

Private Investor Scheme run by ACT (A Collective of Indian entrepreneurs, VCs & startups). Open pan-India.

• Grant Support: Approx. ₹1.5 Crore (final amount subject to investment committee decisions, varying by vertical and solution).
• Mentorship & Networking: Access to experienced advisors and partner networks for scaling solutions.

Govt body + Private investor joint venture run by IDBI Capital, Maharashtra State Innovation Society and Department Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Govt. of Maharashtra). Open to applicants in Maharashtra.

• Equity based investment up to ₹ 5 Cr

Private Investor Scheme run by NVIDIA. Open pan-India.

• Expertise
• Technological Support
• Venture Capital Connects for private funding

Government Authorized Incubator Scheme run by BIRAC and Govt Authorized INCUBATORS. Open pan-India.

• Investment of up to INR 1 Cr
• Investment based in Equity

Private Investor Scheme run by Kitven Fund. Open to applicants in Karnataka Only.

• Fund Type A
• Range of INR 50 lakhs to 1 Cr.
• upto INR 2 Cr at a later stage / follow-on investment

Private Investor Scheme run by Pedal Start and Faad (Angel & VC). Open pan-India.

• Initial investment of USD 100,000
• (Up to INR 83 Lakhs)
• Follow-up round of USD 250,000

Government Authorized Incubator Scheme run by BIRAC and Govt Authorized INCUBATORS. Open pan-India.

• Investment of up to INR 30 Lakhs
• Investment based in Equity or Equity linked (Equity linked means, debt-equity combined).
• Equity based investment of up to 10% Equity stake

Private Investor Scheme run by EvolveX Accelerator. Open pan-India.

• This program typically invests up to $30K OR (up to ₹ 25 Lakh) in exchange of 5% of Equity.
• The cheque size and valuation may vary from one company to another based on the business idea, Unique Selling Proposition, founding team, traction and more.
• It takes around 7 - 8 weeks and 3 - 4 rounds of discussion with founders to complete the entire evaluation process and pitch the startups to Investment Committee members.

Private Investor Scheme run by Sathyabama. Open pan-India.

• Financial Support: Up to ₹30 Lakhs through equity funding.
• Incubation: Access to a structured incubation ecosystem.
• Mentorship: Personalized mentorship by domain experts.

Equity run by Omnivore. Open pan-India.

• ₹3 Cr - ₹20 Cr investment

Equity run by Avaana Capital. Open pan-India.

• ₹2 Cr - ₹10 Cr funding

Private Funding Opportunity run by GVFL Institute. Open pan-India.

• Seed Funding: Investment ranging from ₹50 Lakhs to ₹3 Crores.
• Strategic Support: Guidance in business development, operations, and scaling.
• Networking Opportunities: Access to GVFL's extensive network of industry experts, mentors, and potential partners.

Private Funding Opportunity run by GVFL Institute. Open pan-India.

• Financial Investment: Funding ranging from ₹5 Crore to ₹20 Crore.
• Strategic Guidance: Access to GVFL's extensive network and industry expertise.
• Operational Support: Assistance in scaling operations and navigating business challenges.

Private funding initiative run by GVFL. Open to applicants in Gujarat State.

• Financial Support: Investment ranging from ₹25 Lakhs to ₹1.5 Crores.
• Mentorship: Access to GVFL's network of industry experts and mentors.
• Strategic Guidance: Assistance in business strategy, operations, and scaling.

Government Authorized Incubator Scheme run by AIC - GGSIPU. Open pan-India.

• Funding opportunities upto 4Cr.
• Equity-Free Program
• Free Co-Working & Lab Access for 12 weeks

Equity-based Venture Fund run by Masters’ Union. Open pan-India.

• ₹5 Lakh to ₹50 Lakh funding per startup; access to mentorship, network, and ecosystem support

Proposed AIF / Startup Investment Fund run by ONGC - Oil and Natural Gas Corporation. Open pan-India.

• Proposed startup funding support through a ₹200 Cr fund for selected startups. Funding amount may vary based on evaluation, stage, innovation potential, and strategic relevance.

Accelerator + incubation + grant/equity support run by IIMA Ventures / Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation & others. Open pan-India.

• Funding support ~₹45 L (USD 50,000+), mentorship, market access, investor connect, demo days, cloud credits

Incubation + Seed Funding + Mentorship Support run by STPI NERVE CoE, Nagpur / MeitY-backed DeepTech Incubator. Open pan-India.

• Seed support up to ₹50 Lakhs, VC/funding agency introductions, GTM workshops, enterprise connects, IPR/legal/accounting support, 10,000 sq. ft. incubation workspace, GPU/AI infrastructure, mentoring and investor-readiness support

Loan / Equity-linked R&D funding support run by Technology Development Board, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. Open pan-India.

• Long-tenure collateral-free loan; funding up to 50% of project requirement; interest approx. 3%-4%; tenure around 12-15 years; equity support may also be available up to 25% of assistance sought from TDB, with remaining as loan

Government Scheme run by Department of Science & Technology. Open pan-India.

• ₹25 Lakh to ₹1 Crore
• Please Note: It may be equity-linked instruments like equity/CCD/CCPS/Debt

Government Authorized Incubator Scheme run by IIM Venture Ahmedabad. Open pan-India.

• 1) Funding support of up to INR 40 Lakh (Equity/Debt)
• 2) Mentoring by experts, market and investor connects

Government Authorized NGO + Private Investor Scheme run by MCCIA & Mr Ajinkya Rahane. Open pan-India.

• Funding opportunities as per the project/ask (debt/equity, subject to the revenue meeting and to be decided by the evaluating committee)

Government Scheme run by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Govt of India. Open pan-India.

• Up to Rs. 50 Lakh (Debt/Equity based)

Government Authorized NGO + Private Investor Scheme run by AIC-Pinnacle Entrepreneurship Forum. Open pan-India.

• Funding opportunities up to ₹10 Cr subject to investor evaluation and startup readiness; pre-seed & seed funding assistance; angel/VC network access; 1:1 mentorship; training workshops; ecosystem events; IPR support and strategic guidance

Government Scheme run by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowermentc. Open pan-India.

• Loan INR 10 Lakh to ₹ 5 Cr. for SC ST Entrepreneurs Funding Scheme
• Interest Rate: 4% p.a. (3.75% for women/Divyang ST entrepreneurs)
• Funding Support: Up to 75% of project cost for ST

Government Scheme run by Govt of Kerala. Open pan-India.

• Seed Fund of Rs.15 Lakhs at a subsidised interest rate of 6% per annum for Both Components in Seed Fund (KL).

Government Scheme run by Ministry Of Finance. Open pan-India.

• Up to ₹ 20 Lakhs Loan
• ROI: Approx 7%-12%
• Tenure: Depends on loan amount

Government Scheme run by MSME. Open pan-India.

• Up to 10 CR Loan
• ROI: Approx 7%-12%
• Tenure: Depends on loan amount

Government Scheme run by MSME. Open pan-India.

• Up to 1 Crore (Without Collateral)
• ROI: Approx 8%-15%
• Tenure: Depends on loan amount

Government Scheme run by Kerala Startup Mission. Open pan-India.

• Funding up to INR 15 lakh ( Debt 6% simple interest )
• Note: The repayment period of the loan is 1 year or completion of the project with full settlement,

Government Scheme run by scheduled and non scheduled banks recognized by startup india. Open pan-India.

• A. Credit Guarantee Coverage:
• a) Up to 85% of the loan amount for loans up to ₹10 crore.
• b) Up to 75% for loans exceeding ₹10 crore, with a maximum guarantee cover per borrower capped at ₹20 crore.

State Government Scheme run by Government of Maharashtra, Directorate of Industries in collaboration with District Industries Centers (DIC), Maharashtra Khadi & Village Industries Board (KVIB), and Banks.. Open pan-India.

• Subsidy (Margin Money) varying by category & location: higher for SC/ST/Women/Ex-servicemen/differently-abled.
• Bank of Maharashtra
• Project-cost limits: up to ₹50 lakh for manufacturing; up to ₹10 lakh for service / agro / primary agro-processing / e-vehicle goods transport etc.

Government Scheme run by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India. Open pan-India.

• 3% interest subvention on loans
• Credit guarantee up to ₹2 crore for 7 years

Government Scheme run by SIDBI. Open pan-India.

• Loan assistance for purchase/upgrade of machinery & equipment

Government Scheme run by SIDBI. Open pan-India.

• Financing for renewable energy, clean energy, sustainable projects

Government Scheme run by SIDBI. Open pan-India.

• Funding for project setup, expansion, modernization

Government Scheme run by SIDBI. Open pan-India.

• Short-term working capital to meet operational needs

Government Scheme run by DPIIT (Startup India), managed by NCGTC. Open pan-India.

• Collateral-free loans up to ₹20 Cr
• Guarantee coverage: 80% (≤₹3 Cr), 75% (₹3-5 Cr), 65% (>₹5 Cr)
• Term loans, working capital, venture debt, fund-based & non-fund based covered

Government Scheme run by Government of Rajasthan (via relevant state departments & financial institutions). Open pan-India.

• Loans up to ₹2 crore; Interest subsidy up to 8%; Margin‐money assistance 25% or up to ₹5 lakh.

Government Scheme run by National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Ltd. through eligible banks/NBFCs/member lending institutions.. Open pan-India.

• Additional credit support up to 20% of peak working capital utilised during Q4 FY 2026, capped at ₹100 crore. For airlines, credit support may go up to 100% of outstanding credit, capped at ₹1,500 crore per borrower. Government guarantee cover is 100% for MSMEs and 90% for non-MSMEs/airlines.

Government Scheme run by Guj Govt. Open pan-India.

• Electricity Duty Exemption for the first 5 years (10 years for Special Economic Zones) for new or expanding manufacturing units in Gujarat:
• 15% exemption on consumption charges for High Tension (HT) energy consumers.
• 10% exemption on consumption charges for Low Tension (LT) energy consumers.

Government Scheme run by Govt. of Madhya Pradesh. Open pan-India.

• Loans ranging from ₹1,00,000 to ₹50,00,000 will be provided to the youth setting up manufacturing units and enterprises and ₹1,00,000 to ₹25,00,000 for the service sector
• 3% per annum interest subsidy

Government Scheme run by DPIIT. Open pan-India.

• Manufacturing
• Capital subsidy upto 30% of investment made
• Interest subvention: 3%

Government Scheme run by Ministry of Food Processing Industries. Open pan-India.

• Credit-linked capital subsidy @35% of the eligible project cost - maximum of Rs. 10.0 lakhs per unit for upgradation or setting up of new units.
• ROI & Tenure: Depend on bank and loan facility provider

Government Scheme run by Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Open pan-India.

• Up to 2 CR Loan
• Interest Subvention: 3%
• ROI: Approx 9%

Government Scheme run by Department of animal husbandry and dairying. Open pan-India.

• Loan up to 90% of Projects
• Interest Subvention: 3%
• Credit Guarantee Coverage 25%

Government Scheme run by Govt. of TN. Open pan-India.

• Individual Based Capital Subsidy @ 25% of the Project cost (Maximum Rs.3.75 lakh)
• Only Trading/Business projects with maximum Project costs INR 15.00 lakh respectively

Government Scheme run by Govt. of TN. Open pan-India.

• Project cost should be above ₹10 lakh, and below ₹5 crore.
• Rate of interest applicable to Micro & Small enterprises as per banking norms.
• Subsidy assistance will be provided by the State Government up to 25% of the project cost (Subject to a maximum limit of ₹75 Lakhs).

Government Scheme run by Govt. of TN. Open pan-India.

• Capital subsidy up to 35 % up to INR 3.5 Lakh

Government Scheme run by Govt. of TN. Open pan-India.

• Subsidy assistance will be provided by the State Government up to 25% of the project cost (Subject to a maximum limit of ₹ 50,000 and 5 % interest subvention).
• Not mandate to bring any margin money

Government Scheme run by MSME. Open pan-India.

• Service - Up 20 Lakhs & Manufacturing - Up to 50 Lakhs
• Capital subsidy from 15% to 35%
• ROI: Approx 8%-12%

Government Scheme run by MSME. Open pan-India.

• 35% capital subsidy ( Not exceeding Rs 1.5 crore) on eligible project cost
• Project cost include land, plant, machinery, testing equipment and computing devices with cost of land not exceeding 20% of project cost. Vehicles shall be considered if it integral to the business process
• 6% interest subvention for loans to procure machinery and equipment during the tenure of loan not exceeding 10 years. Interest subvention will be upfront and given to banks

Government Scheme run by MSME. Open pan-India.

• 1. Capital Subsidy / Special Capital subsidy: 25% capital subsidy on the value of eligible plant and machinery, subject to a maximum of ₹ 150 Lakhs.
• 2. Incentive for Scaling up: All existing Micro and Small Manufacturing Enterprises set up anywhere in Tamil Nadu graduating to higher category by undertaking expansion/diversification are eligible for a 5% additional capital subsidy subject to a maximum of ₹ 25 Lakhs for scaling up.
• 3. Additional Capital Subsidy for Select Category: Additional capital subsidy for enterprises set up by Women / Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Differently Abled and Transgender entrepreneurs at the rate of 5% on the value of eligible plant and machinery, subject to a maximum of ₹ 5 Lakhs.

Government Scheme run by MSME. Open pan-India.

• Funding Support: Government of India provides 60-80% funding for eligible projects based on the project cost and location.
• The state Government also compliments them and in infrastructure development cases
• Infrastructure Development: Support for the development of common facilities such as effluent treatment plants, logistics centers, skill development centers, and testing labs.

State Incentive Policy run by Government of Rajasthan. Open pan-India.

• Investment Subsidy (75% SGST reimbursement up to 7-10 years)
• Capital Subsidy (up to 28% of EFCI depending on project size & area)
• Turnover Linked Incentive (up to 2% of Net Sales)

Subsidy / Grant + Bank Loan run by Uttar Pradesh Govt - Dairy Development Dept (Nand Baba Dugdh Mission). Open pan-India.

• Up to ₹11.80 lakh subsidy (50% of project cost) for setting up a 10-cow dairy unit

Government Capital Subsidy Scheme run by Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India. Open pan-India.

• 50% capital subsidy on eligible project cost. Subsidy caps: Sheep/Goat up to ₹50 lakh, Feed/Fodder up to ₹50 lakh, Piggery up to ₹30 lakh, Rural Poultry up to ₹25 lakh.

Certification / registration scheme run by GeM. Open pan-India.

• Wider Market Access
• Enhance Transparency & Efficiency
• Cost Savings

Certification / registration scheme run by MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY. Open pan-India.

• An Importer -Exporter Code (IEC) is a key business identification number which mandatory for export from India or Import to India. No export or import shall be made by any person without obtaining an IEC unless specifically exempted. For services exports however, IEC shall be not be necessary except when the service provider is taking benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy.

Certification / registration scheme run by MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION. Open pan-India.

• The registration number is required to avail benefits/ support from other Ministries/ Departments.
• Like
• Interest subvention -AHIDF

Certification / registration scheme run by National Small Industries Corporation. Open pan-India.

• Issue of Tender Sets Free of Cost
• Exemption of payment of Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)
• SMEs quoted price within a price band of L1+15% shall also be allowed