Startup India Seed Fund Scheme- For Startups
✓ Information verified — June 2026The scheme “Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)” was launched by the DPIIT on 19th April 2021 with an outlay of INR 945 Crore to provide financial assistance to startups for Proof of Concept, prototype development, product trials, market-entry, and commercialization.
What You Get
- Financial assistance through grants to eligible startups
- Support for proof of concept development
- Funding for prototype development and product trials
- Help with market entry and commercialization costs
- Access to incubation support services
- No debt or loan obligation involved (grant-based assistance)
Who Can Apply
- Age: 0–100 years
- Must be a recognized startup registered under the Startup India initiative
- Startup should be working on innovative business ideas or products
- Must be in the early stage of development (pre-revenue or early revenue stage)
- Should have a clear business plan and growth potential
- Must operate in sectors recognized under Startup India guidelines
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. PAN Card
- 3. Bank Account Details
- 4. Business Plan Document
- 5. Startup Registration Certificate
- 6. Proof of Business Address
- 7. Identification Documents
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Commerce And Industry
- Category
- Agriculture
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 0–100 years
- Launched
- 1 Apr 2021
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/sisfs-fs…Nodal Ministry
Ministry Of Commerce And Industry
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