Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
स्टार्टअप इंडिया सीड फंड स्कीम (SISFS)
Paid by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India · 🇮🇳 India
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 3 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
4 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
SISFS provides up to ₹20 lakh in grants and ₹50 lakh in investment to early-stage DPIIT-recognised startups via incubators.
https://www.startupindia.gov.in
Extracted from the official source, not yet re-read by a human.
Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: funder's homepage — the programme page was not found
Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule · DPIIT recognition for Indian startups, explained
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