List of Sate-Wise Grants for Startups
Explore a comprehensive directory of state-wise government grants in India, tailored to support individuals, startups, NGOs, and institutions. This section helps you easily discover state-specific funding schemes across sectors like education, healthcare, agriculture, rural development, entrepreneurship, and more.Whether you're looking for grants in Maharashtra, start-up funding in Karnataka, or social welfare schemes in Tamil Nadu, our state-wise listings provide updated information on eligibility, application guidelines, deadlines, and official links.
Delhi Grants/Schemes
Delhi Startup Policy
Launched In: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): Tech startups, student-led innovations, IT/AI
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Grant Range: ₹10–20 lakh (est.) + IP reimbursements
MSME Support via CGTMSE
Launched On: 2008
Best For (Startup Type): Small businesses in manufacturing, services, retail
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Grant Range: Loans up to ₹2 crore
Delhi Export Promotion Initiatives
Launched On: 2010
Best For (Startup Type): Export-oriented MSMEs, textiles, handicrafts, tech exports
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Grant Range: ₹1–5 lakh (est.)
Uttar Pradesh Grants/Schemes
Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy
Launched In: 2020
Best For (Startup Type): Tech startups, general startups
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Grant Range: ₹7.5 lakh seed grant, ₹10 lakh marketing, Patent reimbursements up to ₹10 lakh
Uttar Pradesh Data Center Policy
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): Cloud, AI, Data startups
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Grant Range: 25% subsidy on Data Center infrastructure costs
Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): Renewable Energy startups
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Grant Range: ₹15 lakh per MW subsidy for solar rooftops
Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC)
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): Defense, Aerospace startups
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Grant Range: Land at 25% cheaper rate, Infrastructure subsidies for factories
AgriTech Promotion (via RKVY-RAFTAAR)
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): AgriTech startups
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Grant Range: ₹10 lakh–₹25 lakh per startup
UP Film Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): Media, entertainment startups
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Grant Range: Subsidy up to 50% of production cost (max ₹1 crore)
Uttar Pradesh Electronics Manufacturing Policy
Launched On: 2020
Best For (Startup Type): Electronics/Hardware startups
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Grant Range: Up to 25% CapEx subsidy, 50% power tariff discount for 5 yrs
Uttar Pradesh Export Promotion Policy
Launched On: 2020
Best For (Startup Type): Export-oriented startups/MSMEs
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Grant Range: 50% subsidy for participation in trade fairs, exhibitions
​Uttar Pradesh MSME Policy
Launched On: 2016
Best For (Startup Type): Defense, aerospace, and strategic technology startups
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Grant Range: 5% interest subsidy for term loans up to ₹1 crore
Uttar Pradesh Textile and Garmenting Policy
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): Textile/apparel startups, MSMEs
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Grant Range: 25–35% Capital subsidy, Wage subsidy ₹3,600 per worker/year
Uttar Pradesh Pharmaceutical Industry Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): Pharma/biotech startups
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Grant Range: 15–25% CapEx subsidy; 5% interest subsidy on term loans
Maharashtra Grants/Schemes
Maharashtra Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): EV manufacturing, startups
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Grant Range: Incentives for EV startups: Up to ₹1.5 lakh (4W), ₹30,000 (2W) + charging infra
Maharashtra Data Centre Policy
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): Data centers, cloud startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹50 crore (for infra-heavy units) (est.)
​Maharashtra Fintech Policy
Launched On: 2016
Best For (Startup Type): Fintech startups
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Grant Range: Grants up to ₹15 lakh, Sandbox support
Industrial Policy of Maharashtra
Launched On: 2019
Best For (Startup Type): MSMEs, manufacturing startups
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Grant Range: Subsidies up to ₹50 lakh–₹5 crore, varies by zone
Maharashtra Export Promotion Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): Export-focused startups/MSMEs
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Grant Range: Up to ₹5 lakh–₹10 lakh per unit
Maharashtra Textile Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): Textile, apparel startups
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Grant Range: Subsidy up to 40% on machinery
Maharashtra Agro and Food Processing Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): AgriTech, food startups
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Grant Range: 35–40% subsidy on project cost
Venture Capital Funds by SIDBI & State Govt
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Growth-stage startups
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Grant Range: Equity support ₹25 lakh–₹2 crore+, fund-of-funds model
Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS) - Startup Seed Fund
Launched In: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): Early-stage startups (tech, fintech, healthtech)
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Grant Range: Seed grants up to ₹10 lakh per startup
Maharashtra Bio-Tech Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): Biotech, pharma startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹50 lakh–₹1 crore (est.), infra + R&D support
Cluster Development Program (MSME Dept)
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): MSME clusters across sectors
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Grant Range: Govt funds up to 70% of cluster project cost
Maharashtra Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming & Comics (AVGC) Policy
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): MediaTech startups
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Grant Range: 25% subsidy on setup costs for studios
Madhya Pradesh Grants/Schemes
Mukhyamantri Udyam Kranti Yojana
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): MSME startups and industries
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Grant Range: 70% government grant on infrastructure projects
MP IT/ESDM Policy
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): IT, SaaS, ESDM (electronics) startups
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Grant Range: 40% capital subsidy for setting up units; ₹15,000/job employment support
Madhya Pradesh Startup Policy and Implementation Scheme
Launched In: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): All startups (tech, non-tech, social impact)
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Grant Range: ₹5 lakh - ₹25 lakh seed grants per startup; marketing assistance ₹5 lakh
MP MSME Cluster Development Program
Launched On: 2008
Best For (Startup Type): Startups with a prototype ready for market entry
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Grant Range: ₹25 lakh to ₹100 lakh per startup
MP Film Tourism Policy
Launched On: 2020
Best For (Startup Type): Media, entertainment startups
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Grant Range: Subsidy of 25% of production cost (max ₹1 crore)
MP AgriTech Innovation Program (via MP Agri Department)
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Agritech, food processing startups​
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Grant Range: Seed grants ₹5-25 lakh through incubators
MP Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): EV startups, component manufacturing
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Grant Range: 15-25% subsidy on EV infra setup
MP Biotechnology Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): Biotech, pharma startups
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Grant Range: Seed grants: ₹5–25 lakh through incubators, Infra subsidy: 50% up to ₹1 crore, etc.
MP Renewable Energy Policy
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): Solar, wind energy startups
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Grant Range: ₹15 lakh/MW solar rooftop subsidy
MP Export Promotion Policy
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): Exporting startups and MSMEs
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Grant Range: 50% subsidy for international marketing expenses
Rajasthan Grants/Schemes
Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy
Launched On: 2019
Best For (Startup Type): Solar energy startups, green tech
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Grant Range: Up to ₹50 lakh as a capital subsidy (25% of investment)
Rajasthan MSME Policy
Launched On: 2015
Best For (Startup Type): MSMEs and startups in manufacturing and services
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Grant Range: up to ₹50 lakh capital subsidy, 3–6% interest subsidy, 75% SGST reimbursement,
RIICO Incentive Schemes (Rajasthan State Industrial Development & Investment Corporation)
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Industrial startups, manufacturing units
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Grant Range: Upto 50% subsidy on infra setup in industrial areas, capped at ₹50 crore
Rajasthan Agro-Processing and Agri Export Policy
Launched On: 2020
Best For (Startup Type): Agritech, food processing startups
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Grant Range: Up to 50% subsidy, capped at ₹1 crore.
Rajasthan EV Policy
Launched On: 2020
Best For (Startup Type): EV startups, manufacturers
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Grant Range: Ideation grants: Up to ₹2.4 lakh for pre-seed stage startups, Up to ₹60 lakh for seed-stage startups
Rajasthan Handicrafts and Artisans Promotion Schemes
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Handicraft startups, rural artisans
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Grant Range: up to ₹3 lakh interest-free loans, 30% rental subsidy (up to ₹2 lakh), and direct procurement up to ₹10 lakh via e-bazaar
Rajasthan Film Tourism Promotion Policy
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): Media, entertainment startups
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Grant Range: 50% production cost subsidy (up to ₹1 crore per project)
Rajasthan Startup Policy
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): Tech, Agritech, Healthtech, Fintech, Tourism startups
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Grant Range: Ideation Grant: Up to ₹2.4 lakh per startup, additional ₹60,000 if women-led (50%+ women founders). Up to ₹60 lakh for Seed.
iStart Rajasthan Startup Program
Launched In: 2017
Best For (Startup Type): Early-stage startups (all sectors)
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Grant Range: ₹10 lakh seed grant; ₹20,000/month sustenance allowance
Rajasthan Export Promotion Policy
Launched On: 2020
Best For (Startup Type): Export-oriented startups/MSMEs
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Grant Range: Up to ₹20 lakh freight subsidy.
Karnataka Grants/Schemes
Karnataka Startup Policy 2022-27
Launched In: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): All startups (tech, deeptech, social impact, sustainability)
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Grant Range: Grants up to ₹50 lakh per startup, scale-up support ₹1 crore
Karnataka Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics (AVGC) Policy
Launched On: 2017
Best For (Startup Type): MediaTech, Gaming startups
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Grant Range: up to ₹5.5 lakh for early stage, production grants up to ₹1 crore, infrastructure support up to ₹20 lakh. training, Ip etc.
Karnataka Biotechnology Policy
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): Biotech, Life Sciences startups
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Grant Range: Grants up to ₹50 lakh per startup, R&D support up to ₹10 lakh, and scale-up/infra subsidy up to ₹10 crore for biomanufacturing units.
Elevate 100/Elevate Unnati Scheme
Launched On: 2016
Best For (Startup Type): Early-stage tech startups, women/SC/ST founders
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Grant Range: Seed funding up to ₹50 lakh
Karnataka Women Startup Program (IIMB NSRCEL Supported)
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): Women-led startups
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Grant Range: Grant up to ₹10 lakh, mentorship support
Karnataka Rural Startup Program
Launched On: 2019
Best For (Startup Type): Rural entrepreneurship, tier-2/tier-3 city startups
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Grant Range: Seed grants up to ₹20 lakh
Karnataka Electric Vehicle & Energy Storage Policy
Launched On: 2017
Best For (Startup Type): EV manufacturing, Battery tech startups
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Grant Range: up to ₹10 lakh subsidy for charging stations, ₹10 lakh for battery swapping, and 30% capital subsidy for EV & component manufacturers.
Karnataka Venture Capital Funding Scheme (KITVEN Fund)
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Early to Growth-stage startups
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Grant Range: Bank loans from ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore
Karnataka Information Technology Policy
Launched On: 2020
Best For (Startup Type): IT, SaaS, Cybersecurity startups
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Grant Range: R&D grants up to 25%, ₹6 lakh for certifications, etc.
Karnataka Agritech Policy
Launched On: 2020
Best For (Startup Type): Agritech, FoodTech startups
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Grant Range: Seed grants ₹5 lakh–₹20 lakh via Agri Innovation Centers
Gujarat Grants/Schemes
Gujarat Industrial Policy
Launched In: 2020
Best For (Startup Type): MSMEs, Startups, Large Industries
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Grant Range: capital subsidy up to ₹35 lakh, + interest subsidy up to ₹35 lakh, startup grants up to ₹30 lakh, and patent support up to ₹25 lakh,
Gujarat FinTech Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): FinTech startups (Blockchain, Insurtech, Lending)
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Grant Range: Seed funding up to ₹25 lakh, interest subsidy up to ₹4 lakh/year, ₹10 lakh marketing support, and 100% tax exemption for 10 years in GIFT City.
Scheme for Assistance to Startups (Industries Commissionerate)
Launched On: 2015
Best For (Startup Type): Student startups, innovators, early startups
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Grant Range: Seed grants ₹10 lakh - ₹30 lakh; IP filing support
Startup Gujarat Policy
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): Tech startups, innovators, deeptech, cleantech
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Grant Range: ₹30 lakh maximum grant per startup
Gujarat Electric Vehicle Policy
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): EV manufacturing, battery tech startups
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Grant Range: EV startups up to ₹1.5 lakh subsidy per vehicle, ₹10 lakh for charging stations, 100% registration fee waiver, and capital + interest subsidies
Gujarat Electronics Policy
Launched On: 2016
Best For (Startup Type): Electronics/ESDM startups
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Grant Range: Capital subsidy up to ₹200 crore, interest subsidy up to ₹10 crore/year, and 100% EPF reimbursement
Export Promotion Assistance Scheme
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Export-oriented startups, MSMEs
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Grant Range: 50% subsidy up to ₹7.5 crore for export infrastructure
Gujarat Biotech Policy
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): Biotech, healthcare startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹40 crore subsidy for MSMEs, ₹200 crore for large projects, 7% interest subsidy, and 15% OPEX support over 5 years.
Maritime Cluster & Startup Support (GIFT City, Dholera)
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): Maritime tech, logistics, port startups
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Grant Range: Grants up to ₹30–35 lakh
Telangana Grants/Schemes
Telangana Innovation Policy
Launched In: 2016
Best For (Startup Type): Tech, DeepTech, BioTech, AgriTech startups
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Grant Range: Grants up to ₹2 lakh for grassroots startups (TSIRI), ₹25 lakh–₹1 crore funding via T-Fund, and ₹20 lakh/year for early-stage support through T-Spark
T-Hub Seed Fund Programs
Launched On: 2015
Best For (Startup Type): Early-stage tech startups
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Grant Range: Seed funding, market access support
Research & Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH)
Launched On: 2017
Best For (Startup Type): Deeptech, academia-linked startups
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Grant Range: Providing up to ₹20 lakh for proof of concept through SISFS
Telangana Agri Innovation Hub Scheme
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): AgriTech, food tech startups
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Grant Range: Seed grants ₹5 lakh–₹25 lakh
​Telangana IT Policy
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): IT, SaaS, Cybersecurity, Cloud startups​
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Grant Range: ₹25 lakh to ₹1 crore for early-stage tech startups. Also up to ₹15 lakh for prototype development
WE-Hub (Women Entrepreneurs Hub)
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): Women-led startups
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Grant Range: Grants ranging from ₹2 lakh to ₹50 lakh
​Telangana Industrial Policy (TS-iPASS)
Launched On: 2014
Best For (Startup Type): MSMEs, startups, industries
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Grant Range: Capital investment subsidies up to ₹20 lakh, seed capital assistance
Telangana EV & Energy Storage Policy
Launched On: 2020
Best For (Startup Type): EV startups, battery tech, mobility solutions
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Grant Range: Capital grants of up to 20% of project cost, with benefits ranging from ₹25 lakh to ₹1 crore+
BioAsia Innovation Grants (via Telangana Life Sciences Cluster)
Launched On: 2017
Best For (Startup Type): Biotech, MedTech startups
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Grant Range: Seed Grant Range: ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh, Equity help: ₹25 lakh to ₹1 crore+
Tamil Nadu Grants/Schemes
Tamil Nadu Startup & Innovation Policy
Launched In: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): Tech, Deeptech, Agri, Health, Women-led startups
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Grant Range: Grants up to ₹10 lakh via TANSEED, funding up to ₹4 crore
Tamil Nadu MSME Policy
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): MSMEs, small businesses, manufacturing startups
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Grant Range: Capital subsidy of 25% up to a maximum of ₹1.5 crore
Tamil Nadu Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy
Launched On: 2023
Best For (Startup Type): EV manufacturing, charging infra startups
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Grant Range: ₹25 lakh to ₹100 lakh per startup
Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): Manufacturing, electronics, textiles
Grant Range: Offers up to 25% capital subsidy (max ₹1.5 crore) for MSMEs
Tamil Nadu Biotechnology Policy
Launched On: 2014
Best For (Startup Type): Biotech, life sciences startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹15 lakh for biotech startups; ₹2–5 lakh for innovation research and market entry.
Tamil Nadu Export Promotion Policy
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): Export-oriented startups/MSMEs
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Grant Range: Provides up to ₹10 crore per export hub for infrastructure projects, 25% cost reimbursement,
Guidance Tamil Nadu Startup Facilitation Scheme
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): Deeptech, AI, Agritech startups
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Grant Range: up to ₹15 lakh for early-stage startups.
StartupTN (Nodal Agency)
Launched On: 2020
Best For (Startup Type): Administers grants via Tamil Nadu Innovation Grant (TIG)
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Grant Range: offers up to ₹15 lakh grants via TANSEED, plus ₹1–6 crore investments for emerging sector startups.
Kerala Grants/Schemes
Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) Grants
Launched In: 2006
Best For (Startup Type): Early-stage startups (tech, social impact, AI, blockchain, agri-tech)
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Grant Range: Grants up to ₹3 lakh for ideas, ₹7 lakh for product development, ₹15 lakh for scaling, and ₹30 lakh for R&D. Seed funding up to ₹15 lakh
Agritech Innovation Program (KSUM + Agri Dept)
Launched On: 2023
Best For (Startup Type): AgriTech, food processing startups
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Grant Range: Special grants ₹5–₹25 lakh
KSUM BioIncubator Grants
Launched On: 2023
Best For (Startup Type): Biotech, MedTech startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹30 lakh for biotech R&D and ₹10 lakh for market acceleration
​Seed Support Scheme (KSUM)
Launched On: 2023
Best For (Startup Type): Early-stage startups (product development, MVP)
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Grant Range: Offers up to ₹25 lakh as collateral-free loan at 6% interest for Kerala-registered startups.
Startup Research Grant (in Collaboration with IITs, NITs)
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): Deeptech, academic-linked startups
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Grant Range: Research grants ₹10 lakh–₹25 lakh
KSUM Export Promotion Support
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): Export-oriented startups (SaaS, IT, manufacturing)​
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Grant Range: Up to ₹50 lakh for deeptech export-focused research and up to ₹10 lakh for international market expansion and exhibitions.
Kerala EV Policy Support (Linked to Mobility Startups)
Launched On: 2019
Best For (Startup Type): EV startups, clean mobility
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Grant Range: Up to ₹10 lakh for charging/battery stations and up to ₹25 lakh capital subsidy for EV startups.
Tourism Startup Support Scheme
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): Tourism Tech startups, travel innovations
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Grant Range: loans up to ₹10 lakh
Kerala Accelerated Entrepreneurship Development Program (KAED)
Launched On: 2019
Best For (Startup Type): Rural and tier-2 startups
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Grant Range: ₹5 lakh Innovation Grant for women entrepreneurs
Haryana Grants/Schemes
Haryana Electric Vehicle Policy
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): EV manufacturing, battery startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹20 crore for EV and battery manufacturers to boost green mobility.
Startup Haryana Policy
Launched In: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): Tech startups, Women entrepreneurs, AgriTech, FinTech
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Grant Range: Up to ₹10 lakh seed funding, ₹5 lakh lease rental subsidy, ₹25 lakh patent cost reimbursement, and ₹2.5 lakh for acceleration programs.
Cluster Development Program (CDP) for MSMEs
Launched On: 2023
Best For (Startup Type): Cluster-level manufacturing startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹5 crore grant (90% support)
Haryana Information Technology (IT/ITeS) Policy
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): IT, SaaS, DeepTech startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹10 crore capital subsidy, 100% SGST reimbursement, and ₹48,000/year employment subsidy for IT/ITeS units.
Haryana MSME Policy
Launched On: 2019
Best For (Startup Type): MSMEs, rural startups, manufacturing units
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Grant Range: Up to ₹5 crore for flatted factory projects, ₹15 lakh for technology upgrades, ₹3 lakh for ICT adoption
Skill Development Linked Entrepreneurship Support
Launched On: 2020
Best For (Startup Type): Skill-based startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹10 lakh per startup
Haryana Agri Business & Food Processing Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): AgriTech, Food processing startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹1 crore capital subsidy (25% of fixed capital investment) for new units, & Up to ₹1.75 crore (50% subsidy) for Primary Processing Centres.
Export Promotion Scheme
Launched On: 2023
Best For (Startup Type): Export-oriented startups, MSMEs
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Grant Range: Freight subsidies up to ₹25 lakh for MSME exporters
Women Entrepreneurship Program (WEP-Haryana)
Launched On: 2023
Best For (Startup Type): Women-led startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹5 lakh grant for women entrepreneurs
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Program (IEDP)
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): Student startups, university innovators
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Grant Range: Seed grants ₹2 lakh - ₹5 lakh per startup
Punjab Grants/Schemes
Punjab Electric Vehicle Policy
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): EV manufacturing, startups in clean mobility
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Grant Range: ₹20–40 crore support for EV manufacturers.
Punjab Industrial and Business Development Policy
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): MSMEs, manufacturing, services startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹50 lakh capital subsidy (50% of fixed capital investment) for MSMEs, up to ₹48,000 per employee/year employment subsidy
Skill Development Linked Startup Support
Launched On: 2020
Best For (Startup Type): EdTech, skill development startups
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Grant Range: Offer grants ranging from ₹20 lakh to ₹1 crore for prototype development, infrastructure, and workforce skilling
Punjab Agri Business & Food Processing Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): AgriTech, food processing startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹25 lakh, ₹3 lakh seed funding, 50% branding subsidies
​Women Entrepreneurship Program (Punjab Startup Hub)
Launched On: 2020
Best For (Startup Type): Women-led startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹3 lakh seed grants, 5% interest subsidies (max ₹10 lakh/year)
​Startup Punjab Policy
Launched In: 2017
Best For (Startup Type): Early-stage startups (AgriTech, HealthTech, EdTech, DeepTech)
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Grant Range: Up to ₹3 lakh seed grant, ₹5 lakh interest subsidy, ₹3 lakh lease rental subsidy,
Startup Hub Punjab (STPI Mohali Partnership)
Launched On: 2019
Best For (Startup Type): IT, SaaS, AI, Blockchain startups
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Grant Range: Seed grants up to ₹20 lakh through Tech Incubation Hubs
Cluster Development Program for MSMEs
Launched On: 2023
Best For (Startup Type): MSME startups in clusters
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Grant Range: Financial assistance up to ₹15 crore
Punjab Biotechnology Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): Biotech, MedTech startups
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Grant Range: Offers grants up to ₹50 lakh for biotech R&D, ₹10 lakh for biotech startups
Export Promotion Support Scheme
Launched On: 2023
Best For (Startup Type): Export-focused startups and MSMEs.​
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Grant Range: ₹50 lakh–₹10 crore infrastructure grants.
Bengal Grants/Schemes
West Bengal Industrial Development Policy
Launched On: 2020
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Best For (Startup Type): MSMEs, manufacturing, services
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Grant Range: ₹2–10 crore grants for industrial infrastructure.
West Bengal Biotech Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): Biotech, healthcare startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹15 lakh for R&D projects, ₹10 lakh for biotech startups.
Cluster Development Program for MSMEs
Launched On: 2023
Best For (Startup Type): Industrial MSME clusters
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Grant Range: Grants up to ₹15 crore for common facility centers, ₹5 crore for infrastructure upgrades
West Bengal Electric Vehicle Policy
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): EV startups, battery manufacturing, clean mobility
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Grant Range: Capital subsidies up to ₹50 lakh for EV manufacturing, ₹10 lakh for charging infrastructure
Export Promotion Policy
Launched On: 2020
Best For (Startup Type): Export-focused startups, MSMEs
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Grant Range: Grants up to ₹1 crore for export infrastructure and market development.
Skill Development and Startup Linked Schemes
Launched On: 2023
Best For (Startup Type): EdTech, SkillTech, HRTech startups
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Grant Range: Offer grants from ₹20 lakh to ₹1 crore for skilling-linked startups, ₹50,000–₹2 lakh per candidate for skill training
West Bengal Technology Parks and IT Policy
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): IT, SaaS, Blockchain, FinTech startups
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Grant Range: Capital subsidies up to ₹50 lakh.
Startup Bengal Policy
Launched In: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): Tech, AgriTech, FinTech, HealthTech startups
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Grant Range: ₹3 lakh PoC support, ₹10 lakh seed fund grants
West Bengal Agri Business & Food Processing Policy
Launched On: 2019
Best For (Startup Type): AgriTech, food processing startups
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Grant Range: capital subsidy up to ₹10 lakh for micro units, & grants up to ₹1 crore for agri-infrastructure
​Women Entrepreneurship Incentive Program
Launched On: 2023
Best For (Startup Type): Women-led startups, MSMEs.
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Grant Range: ₹5 lakh grants for women entrepreneurs.
Odisha Grants/Schemes
Odisha MSME Development Policy
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): MSMEs, startups in manufacturing/services
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Grant Range: Offers up to ₹2.5 crore capital subsidy, & 50% interest subsidy (up to ₹1 crore)
Odisha IT and Electronics Policy
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): IT, ESDM, SaaS, cybersecurity startups
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Grant Range: Offers up to ₹3 crore capital subsidy for IT units, ₹10 crore interest subsidy, ₹20 crore for IT parks
Innovation & Research Commercialization Support Program
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Deeptech, university-led startups.
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Grant Range: R&D grants ₹5 lakh–₹25 lakh
Odisha Biotechnology Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): Biotech, life sciences startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹1 crore for technology acquisition, ₹25 lakh for quality certifications, ₹5 lakh for foreign patents, ₹15,000/month employment incentives
Odisha Export Promotion Policy
Launched On: 2020
Best For (Startup Type): Export-oriented startups and MSMEs.​
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Grant Range: Up to ₹10 lakh for quality certifications, ₹50,000 for international trade fair travel, ₹40,000 RCMC fee reimbursement and more.
Startup Odisha Policy
Launched In: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): Tech, AgriTech, MiningTech, HealthTech startups
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Grant Range: Seed grant ₹16 lakh, monthly sustenance allowance ₹20,000
Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): EV manufacturing, startups
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Grant Range: Capital subsidy (up to ₹10 lakh)
​Women Entrepreneurship Development Program (Startup Odisha)
Launched On: 2023
Best For (Startup Type): Women-led startups
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Grant Range: ₹5 lakh grant for women founders
Odisha Agri-Business & Food Processing Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): AgriTech, food processing startups
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Grant Range: Subsidies up to ₹5 crore, & HRD grants (up to ₹1 crore)
Skill Development Entrepreneurship Support (OSDA Mission)
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): EdTech, SkillTech, HRTech startups
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Grant Range: Seed grants ₹5 lakh
Assam Grants/Schemes
Assam Industrial and Investment Policy
Launched On: 2019
Best For (Startup Type): MSMEs, Agri-processing, Manufacturing
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Grant Range: offers ₹50 lakh interest subsidy, ₹50 lakh/year power subsidy, & incentives for investments above ₹100 crore.
Assam Biotech Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): Biotech, health startups
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Grant Range: Offers up to ₹50 lakh in startup grants, ₹5 crore for biotech infrastructure, ₹10 lakh for quality certifications, and access to a ₹25 crore venture capital fund for biotech entrepreneurs.
Startup Assam Policy
Launched In: 2017
Best For (Startup Type): AgriTech, FinTech, Tourism, Rural startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹50 lakh in grants.
Assam Agri Business and Food Processing Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): AgriTech, FoodTech startups
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Grant Range: Capital Subsidies: Up to ₹5 crore, & 10 lakh for quality certifications.
Tourism Startup Support Scheme
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): Tourism-Tech, Eco-Tourism startups​
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Grant Range: Grants up to ₹10 lakh for innovative projects
Export Promotion Schemes
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Export-oriented startups/MSMEs.
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Grant Range: ₹1 crore infrastructure grants
Assam Electric Vehicle Policy
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): EV startups, battery manufacturing.
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Grant Range: Capital subsidy (up to ₹10 lakh) for charging stations, up to ₹1 crore incentives for EV manufacturing
​Skill Development Startup Grants
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Ed-Tech, Skill-Tech startups
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Grant Range: Offer ₹20 lakh to ₹1 crore
Assam IT and Electronics Policy
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): IT, SaaS, DeepTech startups
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Grant Range: Offer startups up to ₹3 crore capital subsidy, ₹1.5 lakh per employee for R&D
Women Entrepreneurship Support (Startup Assam Cell)
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Women-led startups, rural entrepreneurs
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Grant Range: Offers up to ₹5 lakh grants, ₹20,000/month sustenance allowance
Jharkhand Grants/Schemes
Jharkhand Electric Vehicle Policy
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): EV startups, mobility innovation
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Grant Range: ₹2–30 crore incentives for EV manufacturing.
Jharkhand Biotech Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): Biotech, healthcare startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹10 lakh in research grants, ₹5 crore for biotech infrastructure
Jharkhand Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): MSMEs, manufacturing, agri-processing, mining.
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Grant Range: Offers up to ₹25 crore in capital subsidies
Tourism Startup Support Scheme
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Export-focused startups/MSMEs​
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Grant Range: ₹1 crore grants for export infrastructure
Startup Jharkhand Policy
Launched In: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): Tech, Mining-Tech, Renewable Energy, Skill-Tech
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Grant Range: ₹10 lakh seed funding, ₹10 lakh marketing grants.
Renewable Energy Innovation Program
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Solar, clean energy startups
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Grant Range: capital subsidies up to ₹5 crore, & ₹10 lakh R&D grants for clean energy solutions.
Jharkhand AgriTech and Food Processing Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): AgriTech, food processing startups.
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Grant Range: offers up to ₹5 crore capital subsidy (35–45%), ₹7 crore for cold chain projects, ₹2.5 crore for rural processing centers, ₹12 crore for mega projects.
IT/ITES Policy Jharkhand
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): IT, SaaS, Deeptech startups.
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Grant Range: Up to ₹20 lakh capital subsidy, ₹2,000/month per employee training support for 3 months
Women Entrepreneurship and Rural Startup Support
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Women-led, rural innovation startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹10 lakh in subsidized loans, & ₹5 lakh support to eligible women entrepreneurs
​Skill Development Linked Startup Support
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): EdTech, SkillTech, HRTech startups
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Grant Range: Grants up to ₹5 lakh
Chhattisgarh Grants/Schemes
Chhattisgarh Industrial Policy
Launched On: 2019
Best For (Startup Type): MSMEs, rural industries, manufacturing startups
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Grant Range: offers up to ₹150 crore capital subsidy, ₹10–20 lakh grants for project reports, patents, and certifications.
Chhattisgarh IT and Innovation Policy
Launched On: 2020
Best For (Startup Type): IT, SaaS, Cybersecurity startups.
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Grant Range: Up to ₹10 lakh in seed funding
Skill Innovation and Development Grants
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Skill-Tech, EdTech startups.
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Grant Range: Offer up to ₹1 lakh per candidate for entrepreneurship-linked skill training, ₹50,000–₹2 lakh grants for startup creation post-skilling
Chhattisgarh Renewable Energy Development Policy
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): Solar startups, clean energy.
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Grant Range: Offers up to ₹5 crore capital subsidy
Biotech Promotion and Innovation Scheme
Launched On: 2019
Best For (Startup Type): Biotech, health tech startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹5 lakh in mini research, & ₹30 lakh seed funding through BioNEST
Startup Chhattisgarh Policy
Launched In: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): Tech, AgriTech, Green Energy, Social Innovation
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Grant Range: Offers ₹50 lakh interest-free loans, 60% land subsidy
Chhattisgarh Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): EV manufacturing, EV infra startups
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Grant Range: Capital subsidy (up to ₹10 lakh) for charging stations, up to ₹20 crore incentives for EV manufacturing
Export Promotion Incentive Scheme
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): Export-oriented startups, MSMEs.
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Grant Range: Offers up to ₹50 lakh/year transport subsidy
Chhattisgarh Agri Business and Food Processing Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): AgriTech, food processing startups
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Grant Range: ₹5 crore incentives for forest-based units, ₹50 lakh transport subsidy for exporters
Women Entrepreneurship Grant Program
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Women-led startups
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Grant Range: loans up to ₹50 lakh, capital subsidies up to ₹1.2 crore, margin money support up to ₹75 lakh
Himachal Grants/Schemes
Himachal Pradesh Industrial Investment Policy
Launched On: 2019
Best For (Startup Type): MSMEs, startups, manufacturing units.
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Grant Range: Up to ₹5 crore capital subsidy
Startup Himachal Policy
Launched In: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): AgriTech, FoodTech, Green Energy, TourismTech
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Grant Range: Seed funding up to ₹50 lakh, ₹10 lakh for marketing,
Cluster Development Scheme
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): MSME/startup clusters.
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Grant Range: Up to ₹5 crore in grants for infrastructure development
Himachal Pradesh Solar Power Policy
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): Solar startups, renewable energy companies
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Grant Range: Up to ₹1 crore capital subsidy
Export Promotion Scheme
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Export-oriented startups/MSMEs.​
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Grant Range: Up to ₹1 lakh reimbursement for export sample shipments, 50% subsidy on export marketing materials
Skill Development Linked Startup Incentives
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): EdTech, skilling, HR startups
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Grant Range: ₹50 lakh seed funding, ₹10 lakh marketing grant.
Agri and Food Processing Policy Himachal
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): AgriTech, food processing startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹5 crore capital subsidy, ₹2.5 crore for rural processing centers, ₹50 lakh for reefer vans, ₹5 crore for renewable energy cold chains
Tourism Startup Support Scheme (Tourism Department)
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Eco-tourism, hospitality startups.
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Grant Range: Up to ₹15 lakh for food van, up to ₹25 lakh for homestays and tourism units
IT and ITeS Policy Himachal Pradesh
Launched On: 2019
Best For (Startup Type): IT, SaaS startups
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Grant Range: UP to ₹1 crore capital subsidy, ₹15 lakh lease rental subsidy
​Women Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (Startup Himachal)
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Women-led startups, rural enterprises.
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Grant Range: Seed funding up to ₹50 lakh, ₹10 lakh for marketing
Uttarakhand Grants/Schemes
Startup Uttarakhand Policy
Launched In: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): AgriTech, TourismTech, Renewable Energy, DeepTech
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Grant Range: ₹3 lakh PoC grants; ₹10 lakh seed grants; IP support
Uttarakhand EV Mobility Policy
Launched On: 2022
Best For (Startup Type): EV startups, charging infra startups.
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Grant Range: Subsidy up to ₹10 crore for EV manufacturing
Women Entrepreneurship Promotion Program (Startup Uttarakhand)
Launched On: 2023
Best For (Startup Type): Women-led startups
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Grant Range: ₹15,000 monthly allowance, ₹7.5 lakh marketing grant, patent cost reimbursement
Uttarakhand MSME Policy
Launched On: 2019
Best For (Startup Type): MSMEs, small manufacturing, services.
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Grant Range: Subsidy max ₹40 lakh, interest subsidies up to ₹8 lakh/year,
Uttarakhand Tourism Startup Incentives
Launched On: 2023
Best For (Startup Type): Eco-tourism, adventure tourism startups
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Grant Range: Offers startups up to ₹1.5 crore capital subsidy, ₹6 lakh/year interest subsidy
Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Innovation Policy
Launched On: 2019
Best For (Startup Type): Biotech, health tech startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹40 lakh capital subsidy, ₹8 lakh/year interest subsidy, R&D grants up to ₹25 lakh
​Export Promotion Schemes
Launched On: 2023
Best For (Startup Type): Export-driven startups/MSMEs
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Grant Range: Up to ₹1 crore capital subsidy, ₹10 lakh/year interest subsidy
Agri Business and Food Processing Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): AgriTech, food startups, rural entrepreneurs
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Grant Range: Up to ₹40 lakh capital subsidy, ₹8 lakh/year interest subsidy, plus up to ₹10 crore for agro-clusters and ₹50 crore for mega food parks.
Uttarakhand Solar Energy Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): Solar startups, energy entrepreneurs.
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Grant Range: Up to ₹30 lakh subsidy,
Skill Development Startup Assistance
Launched On: 2023
Best For (Startup Type): EdTech, HRTech, SkillTech startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹5 lakh need-based grants, ₹7.5 lakh marketing assistance, ₹15,000 monthly allowance
Tripura Grants/Schemes
Startup Tripura Policy
Launched In: 2019
Best For (Startup Type): AgriTech, Handloom, TourismTech startups
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Grant Range: Startups ₹2 lakh seed grant, ₹20,000/month operational cost support, up to ₹10 lakh for prototyping, ₹5 lakh for marketing, and venture capital funding between ₹25 lakh–₹2 crore.
​Tripura Industrial Investment Promotion Policy
Launched On: 2021
Best For (Startup Type): MSMEs, manufacturing, services
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Grant Range: Up to ₹1.25 crore capital subsidy, ₹1.25 crore/year SGST refund and ₹25 lakh/year power subsidy.
Skill Development Startup Program
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): SkillTech, EdTech startups
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Grant Range: Offer up to ₹5 lakh seed grants, ₹7.5 lakh for marketing, ₹15,000–₹20,000 monthly operational support
Tripura Solar Energy Policy
Launched On: 2017
Best For (Startup Type): Solar energy startups
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Grant Range: Up to 40% capital subsidy for solar plants, 90% subsidy for solar pumps
​Tourism Startup Support Scheme (Tourism Department)
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Eco-tourism, cultural tourism startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹10 lakh in seed funding, ₹7.5 lakh for marketing assistance
Handloom & Handicrafts Innovation Scheme
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Craft-based startups.
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Grant Range: Up to ₹30 crore cluster grants, and ₹5 lakh for design and marketing
Export Promotion Scheme
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Export Promotion Scheme
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Grant Range: Up to 50% freight subsidy, ₹5 lakh for export marketing, reimbursement of certification costs, 10% subsidy on export value
Women Entrepreneurship Promotion Scheme (Startup Tripura)
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Women-led startups
Grant Range: ₹2 lakh seed grant, ₹22,000/month operational support, up to ₹10 lakh for prototyping, ₹5 lakh for marketing, ₹2 lakh for patent filing, and ₹5 lakh additional assistance.
​Tripura IT/ITeS Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): IT, SaaS, EdTech, SkillTech startups.
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Grant Range: Subsidy up to ₹1.25 crore, 50% rent reimbursement, ₹10 lakh for proof of concept, ₹30,000 per recruit.
Tripura Agri Business and Food Processing Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): AgriTech, food processing startups
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Grant Range: up to ₹1.25 crore capital subsidy, ₹12 lakh/year interest subsidy, ₹25 lakh/year power subsidy and more.
Meghalaya Grants/Schemes
Meghalaya Tourism Startup Support Scheme
Launched On: 2019
Best For (Startup Type): Eco-Tourism, Adventure Tourism startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹10 lakh Kickstart Grants, 70% subsidy for homestays, 50% subsidy on tourism vehicles, and up to ₹50 lakh support for cultural events.
Meghalaya Startup Policy
Launched In: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): AgriTech, Eco-Tourism, Handicrafts, Food Processing
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Grant Range: Up to ₹10 lakh Kickstart Grants, ₹50 lakh interest-free Scale-up Loans, ₹25 lakh InnoVenture Grants
Meghalaya Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy
Launched On: 2019
Best For (Startup Type): MSMEs, Food Processing, Services.
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Grant Range: Up to ₹7.5 crore capital subsidy
​Agri Business and Food Processing Policy
Launched On: 2018
Best For (Startup Type): AgriTech, food startups.
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Grant Range: Up to ₹1.25 crore capital subsidy, ₹12 lakh/year interest subsidy
Export Promotion Schemes
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Export-driven startups/MSMEs
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Grant Range: ₹5 lakh–₹10 lakh assistance
IT & Digital Infrastructure Support
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): IT, SaaS, RuralTech startups
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Grant Range: ₹5–10 lakh for setting up tech startups, ₹50 lakh–₹5 crore for data centers and IT parks.
Solar and Renewable Energy Support Programs
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Solar startups, clean energy
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Grant Range: ₹50 lakh–₹5 crore grants for renewable energy projects
Skill Development and Innovation Promotion
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): SkillTech, EdTech, Rural Skill Startups.
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Grant Range: oOfer ₹5–10 lakh grants for training centers, ₹7.5 lakh marketing support
Women Entrepreneurship Promotion Scheme
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Women-led startups
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Grant Range: Offer ₹2–10 lakh seed grants, ₹15,000–₹22,000 monthly operational support, ₹5–7.5 lakh marketing assistance
Handloom and Handicrafts Innovation Grants
Launched On: 2024
Best For (Startup Type): Craft-tech, designer startups
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Grant Range: Up to ₹5 lakh innovation grants, ₹50,000 state awards