Seed Funding: Up to ₹50 Lakhs for Early-Stage Startups
Validate your prototype and execute your market entry. We handle the pitch deck, incubator selection, and portal applications to secure your government seed capital.
Why Choose the Seed Fund Scheme?
The perfect launchpad for tech-enabled innovations requiring zero-equity prototype capital
Up to ₹20L Prototype Grant
Secure pure grant-in-aid to validate your idea, build your Proof of Concept (PoC), and conduct product trials.
Up to ₹50L Scale-up Debt
Access convertible debentures or soft debt for aggressive market entry and scaling your validated product.
Incubator Support
Funds are channeled through top-tier incubators, granting you access to premium labs, legal, and mentorship resources.
Zero Equity Dilution
Prototype grants do not require equity dilution, keeping founder control intact during the riskiest early stages.
- DPIIT Recognition: Mandatory DPIIT recognition is required before applying.
- Startup Age: Must be incorporated for less than 2 years at the time of application.
- Technology Enabled: Must use technology in its core product/service offering or business model.
- Indian Ownership: Must have at least 51% shareholding by Indian promoters.
- Previous Funding Limit: Must not have received more than ₹10 Lakhs of monetary support under any other Central/State Govt scheme.
- DPIIT Certificate and Company Incorporation documents.
- Comprehensive Pitch Deck highlighting the problem and tech-enabled solution.
- Detailed Milestone-based Fund Utilization Plan.
- Proof of Indian Promoter Shareholding (51%+).
- Founders' KYC and clean legal records.
Our Application Roadmap
We guide you from initial DPIIT verification to the final incubator pitch
DPIIT & Readiness Check
We verify your DPIIT status, corporate age, and ensure you meet the strict central funding criteria.
Pitch & Milestone Drafting
Our analysts draft the crucial investment pitch deck and structure the milestone-based fund utilization plan.
Incubator Matching & Application
We apply on the Startup India Seed Fund portal and select the top three incubators that match your sector.
Incubator Pitch & Disbursal
We prepare you for the Incubator Seed Management Committee (ISMC) pitch. Upon approval, funds are disbursed in tranches.
Need a Working Prototype or MVP for Your Incubator Pitch?
Incubators look for functional Proof of Concepts and working web applications. Partner with our tech team to build prototypes that impress selection committees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key rules regarding prototype grants and scaling debt
Check Your Seed Funding Eligibility
Connect with our startup funding advisors. We will evaluate your concept and help you prepare for the incubator pitch.