NIDHI PRAYAS
by Indian government
This scheme supports hardware and deep-tech startups in India. It provides approximately ₹10 lakh for prototype development.
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by Indian government
This scheme supports hardware and deep-tech startups in India. It provides approximately ₹10 lakh for prototype development.
by BIRAC
This grant scheme provides funding for biotech and life sciences startups in India. It offers approximately ₹50 lakh in support.
by Ministry of Commerce and Industry
The Women-Led Startups Fund is a financial scheme launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to support women-led startups in India. It provides financial assistance of ₹2800 crore to eligible startups. The scheme aims to promote entrepreneurship and job creation in the country, with a focus on women-led businesses.
by NSRCEL, Powered by Kotak BizLabs
The Women Startup Program by NSRCEL empowers ambitious women entrepreneurs to transform ideas into successful ventures. Launched in 2016, it strengthens entrepreneurial and managerial capabilities of women founders through inclusive access, tailored support, and strong networks. The program offers a structured two-year journey designed to support women founders across different stages of growth, from ideation to scale.
by Government of India (operated through SIDBI)
A government corpus with a ₹10,000 crore corpus that invests in SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). These AIFs then invest in startups, thereby multiplying the private venture capital available across the ecosystem. It does not fund startups directly.
by Indian Angel Network
Indian Angel Network is a platform for angel investors in India. It connects high-net-worth individuals who invest personal capital into startups. Angel investments through such platforms typically range from ₹10 lakh to ₹2 crore per angel.
A step-by-step fundraising process guide for early-stage founders, for just ₹199.
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