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What is DPIIT / Startup India recognition, and what do I actually get from it? DPIIT recognition is a free certificate from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade that officially labels your entity a 'star... Beginner 2 resources → How do I apply to the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), and how much can I get? SISFS gives DPIIT-recognised startups (incorporated under two years at application) up to INR 20 lakh as a grant for proof-of-concept/prototyping a... Intermediate 2 resources → What tax benefits and exemptions do DPIIT-recognised startups actually get? Two big ones: the Section 80-IAC tax holiday (100% profit deduction for any 3 consecutive years out of your first 10, if approved by the inter-mini... Intermediate 2 resources →