Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)

Central GovtCategory: StartupsMinistry: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

Up to Rs. 20 lakh as grant for proof of concept and Rs. 50 lakh for commercialization to early-stage DPIIT-recognized startups.

Eligibility criteria

  • DPIIT-recognized startup founder
  • 18+

How to apply

Application mode: online · Official application portal

  1. Get DPIIT recognition at startupindia.gov.in — Recognition received
  2. Apply at seedfund.startupindia.gov.in to incubators — Application submitted
  3. Pitch to selection committee — Pitch evaluated
  4. Receive funds in tranches — Seed funding received

Required documents

Required

  • Aadhaar Card — 12-digit UIDAI identification (Original or photocopy)
  • PAN Card — Permanent Account Number (Original)
  • DPIIT Recognition — Startup India recognition (PDF)
  • Pitch Deck — Business plan (PDF)

Official source: https://seedfund.startupindia.gov.in/#startup-india-seed

Last verified: 23 June 2026

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Compatibility with other schemes

Compatible schemes

You can claim this scheme alongside the following schemes.

  • Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) — Seed funded startups can later raise from FFS-backed AIFs