Reviewed by the CreditCares advisory desk · 13 years in business finance · Last updated 10 July 2026
Seed funding for DPIIT-recognised startups.
The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme finances proof of concept, prototype development, product trials and market entry — through DPIIT-empanelled incubators.
Capital before the market believes you
Incubators evaluate and select startups, then disburse up to ₹20 lakh as a milestone-linked grant for validation, and up to ₹50 lakh as convertible debentures or debt for commercialisation and scaling.
The startup must be DPIIT-recognised, incorporated not more than 2 years prior, and must not have received more than ₹10 lakh support under any other central scheme.
Who is eligible?
- DPIIT-recognised startup, incorporated ≤ 2 years ago
- Business idea with market fit and scaling potential
- Technology or innovation at the core of the offering
- Not received > ₹10 lakh under another central scheme
- Indian promoters holding at least 51%
Documents you'll need
- DPIIT recognition certificate
- Incorporation documents & cap table
- Pitch deck and product / prototype details
- Fund utilisation plan with milestones
- Promoter KYC
Building a startup that needs seed capital? We map your profile to the right lenders, prepare a bank-ready file and coordinate until disbursal — at no upfront cost.
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