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Seed Fund Portal (seedfund.startupindia.gov.in)

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Why we picked it SISFS is the most accessible non-dilutive cheque for early Indian startups, and this is where you actually apply. It's genuinely founder-friendly: you apply through incubators, not a government office, and grant money for proof-of-concept has no equity strings.

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), Official Portal

From Seed Fund Portal (seedfund.startupindia.gov.in) by DPIIT, Government of India Application portal

  • Up to INR 20 lakh as a grant for proof-of-concept, prototype development, and product trials, this portion is truly non-dilutive.
  • Up to INR 50 lakh via convertible debentures / debt for market entry, commercialisation, and scaling.
  • Eligibility: DPIIT-recognised and incorporated not more than 2 years before applying; you can apply to up to 3 approved incubators.
  • Applications flow through the incubator, so choosing an active incubator with a strong track record is half the battle.
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Answers Do I need a registered company, GST, and a separate bank account before I can receive grant money? What free money and support exists specifically for first-time and student founders who've never raised anything? What exactly is non-dilutive funding, and why should an early founder chase it before raising VC? How do I apply to the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), and how much can I get? Can I get a grant or funding before I graduate, without a registered company? How do I write a grant application that actually gets funded?
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