Empowering innovation, fueling dreams — Government of India stands behind every startup’s journey to success.

🔹 1. Startup India Initiative

Launched in 2016 by the DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade)
Key Benefits:

• Startup Recognition Certificate

• Income Tax exemption for 3 consecutive years under Section 80-IAC

• Angel Tax exemption

• Self-certification under 6 labor laws and 3 environmental laws

• Faster patent and trademark filing with up to 80% rebate

📌 Website: startupindia.gov.in

🔹 2. SIDBI Fund of Funds

• ₹10,000 crore Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), managed by SIDBI

• Invests indirectly in startups through SEBI-registered VC funds

🔹 3. Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)

• Offers collateral-free loans up to ₹5 crore

• Implemented via eligible financial institutions and NBFCs

🔹 4. MSME Support Schemes

• Udyam Registration for startups and small businesses

• Access to:

  • Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (CLCSS)

  • Technology and Quality Upgradation

  • Cluster Development Programs

  • PMEGP (Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme)

📌 Website: msme.gov.in

🔹 5. TIDE 2.0 (Technology Incubation & Development of Entrepreneurs)

• Launched by MeitY

• Provides financial and technical support to tech startups in AI, IoT, blockchain, etc.

• Managed through Electronics and IT incubation centres

🔹 6. Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)

• NITI Aayog-led initiative to support innovation and entrepreneurship

• Establishes Atal Incubation Centers (AICs) across India

• Also runs Atal Tinkering Labs in schools

🔹 7. Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) – BIRAC

• Provides up to ₹50 lakh for biotech startups and entrepreneurs

• Managed by BIRAC under the Department of Biotechnology

🔹 8. Stand Up India Scheme

• Facilitates bank loans between ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore to SC/ST and women entrepreneurs

• Aimed at promoting inclusivity in entrepreneurship

🔹 9. Startup Incubators and Accelerators

• Government-supported incubators like:

  • NSRCEL (IIM Bangalore)

  • T-Hub (Telangana)

  • KIIT-TBI (Bhubaneswar)

  • NIDHI-EIR Program by DST

🔹 10. GeM (Government e-Marketplace) for Startups

• Recognized startups can register and directly sell to government departments

• Encourages public procurement from emerging businesses

📌 Website: gem.gov.in

✅ How to Access These Benefits:

1. Register your startup on Startup India portal

2. Apply for relevant schemes or recognition

3. Connect with incubators or accelerators

4. Explore funding via SIDBI VC partners