Government funding · Startup India / DPIIT

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

An archived funding route supporting eligible startups through approved incubators for proof of concept, product trials and market entry.

Closed / deadline passed. Closed: startup application deadline was 31 May 2026. This page is retained as a reference. Review other programs below.
Provider
Startup India / DPIIT
Status
Closed
Geography
India
Stage
Validation, MVP, Early traction
Industry
Cross-sector
Deadline
Closed: startup application deadline was 31 May 2026

Who is this for?

The source specifies DPIIT recognition, incorporation within two years at application and a scalable, commercially viable business idea. Full scheme conditions apply.

What does it offer?

An archived funding route supporting eligible startups through approved incubators for proof of concept, product trials and market entry. Specific benefits, selection criteria and terms are defined by the provider. No award or funding amount is guaranteed by this listing.

How to prepare

  1. Read the official final notice
  2. Use this page as scheme context
  3. Check current alternatives before preparing an application

Application process

The displayed application deadline has passed. Read the official notice before preparing any application.

Source review note

The prominent final notice and popup give 31 May 2026 for startup applications and 30 June 2026 for incubator selections. This supersedes older year-round wording elsewhere on the same page.

Questions to check before applying

Does inclusion mean I am eligible?

No. Your company, location, funding history and intended use may affect eligibility. The provider makes the final decision.

Is this an AccelerateLink partnership?

No. This is an editorial reference to a public source. No partnership, endorsement or acceptance is implied.