🚀 Startup India Seed Funding: How Much Can You Get & Who Is Eligible?
Many early-stage founders assume funding is only for VC-backed startups. In reality, the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) was created specifically to support idea-stage and early-revenue startups.
Here’s a clear breakdown 👇
💰 How Much Funding Is Possible?
Under the Seed Fund Scheme, startups can receive:
🔹 Up to ₹20 Lakhs as grant
• For idea validation
• Prototype development
• Proof of concept
• Product trials
🔹 Up to ₹50 Lakhs as debt / convertible debentures
• For market entry
• Commercialization
• Scaling operations
👉 Total support can go up to ₹70 Lakhs, depending on the startup stage and evaluation.
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✅ Who Is Eligible? (Key Qualifications)
To qualify, a startup must:
✔ Be recognized by DPIIT (Startup India)
✔ Be incorporated within the last 2 years (at the time of application)
✔ Have a clear innovation or value proposition
✔ Not have received more than ₹10 Crores in external funding
✔ Be working on technology-driven or scalable business models
✔ Have a strong founding team and execution plan
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📌 Important to Note
⚠ Funding is not given directly by the Government
✔ It is routed through approved incubators
✔ Selection is based on innovation, feasibility, scalability, and impact
✔ Proper documentation, pitch deck, and financial clarity are critical
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💡 Founder Insight
Most rejections happen not because of the idea — but due to poor structuring, weak documentation, or non-alignment with scheme guidelines.
Being fund-ready matters more than just applying.
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If you are a startup founder exploring seed funding or want to check your eligibility and readiness, feel free to connect or drop a message.
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