The Indian government has launched several schemes and grants to support and grow the startup ecosystem. These initiatives provide financial assistance, mentorship, and other resources to help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful businesses. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most prominent ones.
| Sl No. | Grant Name | Description | Website |
| 1 | Startup India Seed Fund (SISFS) | Grants for idea validation and product development | seedfund.startupindia.gov.in |
| 2 | Genesis | Incubation support for innovative startups | msh.meity.gov.in/schemes/genesis |
| 3 | MSME Innovative Scheme | Up to ₹15L for innovative MSME projects | msme.gov.in |
| 4 | Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) | Up to ₹50L for biotech startups | birac.nic.in |
| 5 | Digital India Bhashini Initiative | Grants for Indian language based tech/AI innovations | bhashini.gov.in |
| 6 | NIDHI-PRAYAS | ₹10L prototyping grant | nidhi.dst.gov.in |
| 7 | Multiplier Grants Scheme (MGS) | Govt matches industry R&D funding | indiascienceandtechnology.gov.in |
| 8 | Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RAFTAAR) | Grants for agri-tech startups | rkvy.da.gov.in |
| 9 | Smart India Hackathon (SIH) | Innovation grants for student and professional teams | sih.gov.in |
| 10 | TIDE 2.0 Scheme | ICT-focused startup support via MeitY incubators | msh.meity.gov.in/schemes/tide |
| 11 | Credit Guarantee Fund (CGTMSE) | Collateral free loans up to ₹2Cr for MSMEs | cgtmse.in |
| 12 | IDEX | Grants for defense and aerospace tech startups | idex.gov.in |
| 13 | STPI Grant | Incubation and funding for IT & ESDM startups | stpi.in |
| 14 | SAMRIDH Scheme | Up to ₹40L for product development and scaling | msh.meity.gov.in/schemes/samridh |
| 15 | SIP-EIT | Patent filing support for electronics & IT startups | indiascienceandtechnology.gov.in |
| 16 | ASPIRE Scheme | Promotes rural innovation & livelihood based entrepreneurship | aspire.msme.gov.in |
| 17 | NXP Startup Program | Support for edge tech startups with market access | nxp.com |
| 18 | CLCSS | 15% capital subsidy for tech upgradation for MSMEs | clcss.dcmsme.gov.in |
| 19 | Dairy Processing Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF) | Grants for dairy processing units and supply chain infrastructure | dahd.gov.in/schemes/programmes/didf |
| 20 | TDB Grants | Grants for tech development and commercialization | tdb.gov.in/modes-funding |
| 21 | NSIC Subsidy | Marketing, finance and tech support for MSMEs | nsic.co.in |
| 22 | MGIRI Grants | Grants for startups focused on village & industries | mgiri.org |
| 23 | KSUM Innovation Grant | Up to ₹30L for Kerala based startups | grants.startupmission.in |
| 24 | NIDHI-EIR | Fellowship support for early-stage entrepreneurs | nidhi-eir.in |
| 25 | National Innovation Foundation (NIF) Grants | Support for grassroots, frugal innovation | nif.org.in |
