Startup India Seed Fund Scheme — Up to ₹50 Lakh via Incubators
DPIIT, Govt. of IndiaPosted 20 Oct 2026Last verified 20 Oct 2026
Checked against the official notification. You apply on seedfund.startupindia.gov.in — Opportunities Hub never asks for fees or documents.
About this opportunity
Confirm the scheme is still accepting applications in 2026 and the current limits. Look for any incubator in Kalaburagi or the Kalyana Karnataka region on the portal and mention it if there is one.] The Startup India Seed Fund gives early-stage startups money for proof of concept, prototypes, product trials and market entry. Startups apply on the portal to approved incubators, and the incubator selects and funds them.
Eligibility
DPIIT-recognised startups incorporated not more than two years before applying, with a product idea that can scale, and not having received more than ₹10 lakh from other government schemes.
Benefits
- Up to ₹20 lakh grant for proof of concept and prototype
- Up to ₹50 lakh as debt or convertible instruments for market entry
How to apply
- 1Open the official website using the button on this page.
- 2Read the official notification fully before you start.
- 3Fill the form and upload the documents it asks for.
- 4Submit before the last date and save your acknowledgement.
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