SAMRIDH (Start-Up Accelerators Of Meity For Product Innovation, Development And Growth) Programme

Ministry of Electronics & IT

The programme aims to boost Indian software product start-ups by providing funding, mentorship, and global exposure. Implemented by MeitY-Startup-Hub, it supports accelerators to scale IT-based start-ups addressing India... The programme aims to boost Indian software product start-ups by providing funding, mentorship, and global exposure. Implemented by MeitY-Startup-Hub, it supports accelerators to scale IT-based start-ups addressing India’s challenges and driving social impact.

Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme

Ministry of Defence

The scheme, run by DRDO under Make in India, funds industries, MSMEs, startups, and academic institutions to develop indigenous defence and dual-use technologies. It bridges armed forces, research, and private sector, su... The scheme, run by DRDO under Make in India, funds industries, MSMEs, startups, and academic institutions to develop indigenous defence and dual-use technologies. It bridges armed forces, research, and private sector, supporting proof-of-concept technologies to prototype stage.

Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) Initiative

Ministry of Commerce & Industry

The platform serves as a one-stop digital hub for seamless collaboration among startup ecosystem stakeholders. It enhances connectivity, discovery, and partnerships for startups, investors, service providers, and governm... The platform serves as a one-stop digital hub for seamless collaboration among startup ecosystem stakeholders. It enhances connectivity, discovery, and partnerships for startups, investors, service providers, and government bodies.

SWAYATT initiative

Ministry of Commerce & Industry

SWAYATT is an initiative to promote Start-ups, Women and Youth Advantage Through eTransactions (SWAYATT) on Government e Marketplace (GeM). SWAYATT is an initiative to promote Start-ups, Women and Youth Advantage Through eTransactions (SWAYATT) on Government e Marketplace (GeM).

Sustainability in Spice Sector through Progressive, Innovative and Collaborative Interventions for Export Development (SPICED) Scheme

Ministry of Commerce & Industry

The scheme boosts spice exports by improving post-harvest quality and increasing cardamom productivity. It supports farmers, startups and SMEs through market expansion, technology interventions, and capacity building. The scheme boosts spice exports by improving post-harvest quality and increasing cardamom productivity. It supports farmers, startups and SMEs through market expansion, technology interventions, and capacity building.

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)

Ministry of Commerce & Industry

Launched in 2021, the scheme provides financial support to eligible startups and incubators for developing prototypes, market entry, and commercialization. It helps startups attract investment while supporting incubators... Launched in 2021, the scheme provides financial support to eligible startups and incubators for developing prototypes, market entry, and commercialization. It helps startups attract investment while supporting incubators that foster innovation in sectors like social impact and waste management.

Startup India

Ministry of Commerce & Industry

The scheme promotes innovation and startups by fostering a strong, inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. It is implemented by DPIIT and excludes entities formed through splits or reconstructions of existing companies. The scheme promotes innovation and startups by fostering a strong, inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. It is implemented by DPIIT and excludes entities formed through splits or reconstructions of existing companies.

Agri Udan

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

Agri Udan, launched by ICAR-NAARM and IIM-A incubators, aims to scale food and agribusiness start-ups by mentoring rural youth, providing training, industry networking, and investor pitching opportunities. Agri Udan, launched by ICAR-NAARM and IIM-A incubators, aims to scale food and agribusiness start-ups by mentoring rural youth, providing training, industry networking, and investor pitching opportunities.

Agrisure (Agri Fund For Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises) Scheme

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

The AGRISURE Scheme is a 10-year fund jointly sponsored by the Government of India and NABARD to boost agri and rural start-ups through AIFs, strengthen value chains, and generate rural employment. The AGRISURE Scheme is a 10-year fund jointly sponsored by the Government of India and NABARD to boost agri and rural start-ups through AIFs, strengthen value chains, and generate rural employment.