Real-World Scenarios & Access
Grants & non-dilutive funding
Free money: schemes, grants, and competitions.
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...
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...
What government schemes and grants can an early Indian startup actually get?
Beyond the Seed Fund, the real menu is: BIRAC's BIG grant (up to INR 50 lakh, non-dilutive) for biotech/life-sciences, DST's NIDHI-PRAYAS (up to IN...
Are there grants, funds, and networks specifically for women founders in India?
Yes, and they're worth prioritising. Start with NITI Aayog's Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) for incubation, mentorship, and funding access, ...