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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 → How long does a government grant actually take to hit my bank account, and how do I survive the wait? Assume 3 to 9 months from application to first disbursement, and often longer for tranche two, because release is tied to milestones, utilization c... Intermediate 3 resources → When should I stop chasing grants and just raise a round instead? Stop chasing grants the moment the pursuit is costing you more than the money is worth. Grants are worth it when the cash is meaningful relative to... Advanced 3 resources → What is revenue-based financing, and when is it a smarter non-dilutive option than a grant or a round? Revenue-based financing (RBF) is money you repay as a fixed percentage of monthly revenue, so it flexes with your business and takes no equity. In ... Advanced 3 resources → How do I sell to the government and use GeM, tenders, and public procurement as non-dilutive revenue? Government procurement is non-dilutive money you earn, and DPIIT recognition unlocks real doors here: exemption from prior-experience and turnover ... Advanced 3 resources →
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