ಸ್ಟಾರ್ಟಪ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ಸೀಡ್ ಫಂಡ್ ಯೋಜನೆ - ಇಂಕ್ಯುಬೇಟರ್‌ಗಳಿಗೆ

ಈ ಯೋಜನೆ “ಸ್ಟಾರ್ಟಪ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ಸೀಡ್ ಫಂಡ್ ಯೋಜನೆ (SISFS)” ಅನ್ನು DPIIT 19 ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್ 2021 ರಂದು ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಸಿದ್ದು, ಸ್ಟಾರ್ಟಪ್‌ಗಳಿಗೆ ಸಂಪ್ರದಾಯದ ಸಾಬೀತು, ಪ್ರೋಟೋಟೈಪ್ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ಮುಂತಾದವುಗಳಿಗೆ ಹಣಕಾಸು ಸಹಾಯ ಒದಗಿಸುವುದಕ್ಕಾಗಿ.

Key details

Level: Central (all-India)
Category: Startup & Innovation
Last date: Always open
Beneficiaries: startup, msme, citizen

Benefits

A Grant of up to ₹5 (five) crore would be provided to a selected incubator in milestone-based three (or) more installments.
A component of Management Fee @ 5% of the Seed Fund grant to the incubator will be provisioned (i.e. if an incubator is granted ₹1 crore of Seed Fund, then by including management fee @ 5%, the total assistance would be ₹1.050 crore).

**Note 01:** The exact quantum of grant and installments for each incubator will be decided by the Experts Advisory Committee (EAC) based on its evaluation.

**Note 02:** Incubators shall use the grant only for disbursal to eligible startups and shall not use the grant for facility creation or any other expenses.

**Note 03:** The Management Fee provisioned for incubators shall not be used by the incubator for facility creation or any other administrative expenses. The Management Fee will be utilized for administrative expenditure, selection and due diligence of startups, and monitoring of the progress of beneficiary startups.

**Note 04:** Installments shall be released to incubators upon submission of proofs of achievement of milestones as decided by EAC. A Proportionate Management fee shall also be released with each installment.

**Note 05:** The quantum of the first installment may be up to 40% of the total approved commitment. When the cash-in-hand of the incubator goes below 10% of the total commitment by EAC, the Incubator may request for the next installment, which shall be released to the incubator within 30 days of submission of proof of achievement of milestones.

**Note 06:** The grant should be utilized fully by the incubator within a period of three years from the date of receipt of the first installment of funds.

**Note 07:** If the Incubator has not utilized at least 50% of the total commitment w

Eligibility (who can apply)

The eligibility criteria for an incubator to apply in the Startup India Seed Fund scheme are as follows:

Incubator must be a legal entity:

a) A society registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860, or

b) A Trust registered under the Indian Trusts Act 1882, or

c) A Private Limited company registered under the Companies Act 1956 or the Companies Act 2013, or

d) A statutory body created through an Act of the legislature.

The incubator should be operational for at least two years from the date of application to the scheme.
The incubator must have facilities to seat at least 25 individuals.
The incubator must have at least 5 startups undergoing incubation physically on the date of application.
The incubator must have a full-time Chief Executive Officer, experienced in business development and entrepreneurship, supported by a capable team responsible for mentoring startups in testing and validating ideas, as well as in finance, legal, and human resources functions.
Incubator should not be disbursing seed funds to incubatees using funding from any third-party private entity.
The incubator must have been assisted by the Central/State Government(s).
In case the incubator has not been assisted by Central or State Government(s):

a) The incubator must be operational for at least three years.

b) Must have at least 10 separate startups undergoing incubation in the incubator physically on the date of application.

c) Must present audited annual reports for the last 2 years.

**Note:** Any additional criteria as may be decided by the Experts Advisory Committee (EAC).

How to Apply

**Online**
> **Application Procedure:**
**Step 01:** The Call for Applications for incubators will be open online throughout the year.
**Step 02:** Online [Applications](https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/incubator-form.html) will be invited from incubators across India to participate in the scheme on [https://www.startupindia.gov.in](https://www.startupindia.gov.in/) or any other platform specifically designated for the purpose. ([https://seedfund.startupindia.gov.in](https://seedfund.startupindia.gov.in)/)
**Step 03:** Applicants need to register on the [Startup India portal](https://www.startupindia.gov.in/), if not registered, using their details.
**Step 04:** After successful registration, the applicant can login and apply under the scheme by selecting ‘Incubator’.
**Note 01:** The application submission is completely online, and no physical submission of documents is required.
**Note 02:** There are no application fees for the scheme.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for ಸ್ಟಾರ್ಟಪ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ಸೀಡ್ ಫಂಡ್ ಯೋಜನೆ - ಇಂಕ್ಯುಬೇಟರ್‌ಗಳಿಗೆ / what is the eligibility?

The eligibility criteria for an incubator to apply in the Startup India Seed Fund scheme are as follows: 1. Incubator must be a legal entity: a) A society registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860, or b) A Trust registered under the Indian Trusts Act 1882, or c) A Pr...

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1. A Grant of up to ₹5 (five) crore would be provided to a selected incubator in milestone-based three (or) more installments. 1. A component of Management Fee @ 5% of the Seed Fund grant to the incubator will be provisioned (i.e. if an incubator is granted ₹1 crore of Seed Fund, then b...

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**Online** > **Application Procedure:** **Step 01:** The Call for Applications for incubators will be open online throughout the year. **Step 02:** Online [Applications](https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/incubator-form.html) will be invited from incubators across India to par...

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Last updated: 02 Oct 2026