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Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)

Startup India

From Idea to Funded Startup

The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme provides financial assistance to DPIIT-recognized startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialization.

Up to ₹20 Lakh

DPIIT Grant

Up to ₹50 Lakh

Convertible Debenture

3 out of 10 years

Tax Exemption (Sec 80-IAC)

9 Labour & 3 Env Laws

Self-Certification

₹20 Lakh

Max Grant (as grant)

₹50 Lakh

Max as Convertible Debenture

3 Years

Income Tax Exemption

Fast-Track

Patent Processing

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Checklist

Documents Needed

We help you prepare and verify every document before submission.

DPIIT Recognition Certificate
Certificate of Incorporation
PAN of company
Pitch Deck describing the problem, solution, and market
Brief about innovation / technology
Financial projections (3 years)
Founder details and team credentials

Missing any documents? We assist with obtaining and attesting all required paperwork.

Application

Step-by-Step Process

We manage the entire application — you just review and approve.

01

DPIIT Recognition

Apply for Startup India recognition on the Startup India portal. We prepare your application.

02

Incubator Selection

Apply to a SISFS-approved incubator in your sector. We identify the right fit for your startup.

03

Pitch & Evaluation

Present your business to the incubator's selection committee. We help you prepare the pitch.

04

Fund Disbursal & Mentorship

Approved startups receive seed funding in tranches along with mentorship and network access.

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Grant (up to ₹20L) is non-repayable — given for proof of concept and prototype. Convertible debenture (up to ₹50L) converts to equity during a future funding round.

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