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Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) · seedfund.startupindia.gov.in Free Intermediate India

The official government portal for SISFS - go straight to the source for eligibility, the current list of approved incubators, and the application window rather than relying on a third-party summary that may be out of date.

  • Grants up to ₹20 lakh for proof-of-concept and up to ₹50 lakh in convertible debt for scaling, unsecured.
  • Must apply through a DPIIT-approved incubator, not directly to the government.
  • Startup must be DPIIT-recognised and incorporated within 2 years at time of application.
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It answers 2 questions

  1. What is the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) and can my D2C brand apply?
  2. Is it worth the paperwork to chase government grants and schemes as a small D2C brand?

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