🔹 1. Startup India Initiative
Launched in 2016 by the DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade)
Key Benefits:
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Startup Recognition Certificate
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Income Tax exemption for 3 consecutive years under Section 80-IAC
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Angel Tax exemption
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Self-certification under 6 labor laws and 3 environmental laws
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Faster patent and trademark filing with up to 80% rebate
📌 Website: startupindia.gov.in
🔹 2. SIDBI Fund of Funds
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₹10,000 crore Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS), managed by SIDBI
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Invests indirectly in startups through SEBI-registered VC funds
🔹 3. Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)
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Offers collateral-free loans up to ₹5 crore
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Implemented via eligible financial institutions and NBFCs
🔹 4. MSME Support Schemes
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Udyam Registration for startups and small businesses
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Access to:
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Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (CLCSS)
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Technology and Quality Upgradation
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Cluster Development Programs
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PMEGP (Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme)
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📌 Website: msme.gov.in
🔹 5. TIDE 2.0 (Technology Incubation & Development of Entrepreneurs)
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Launched by MeitY
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Provides financial and technical support to tech startups in AI, IoT, blockchain, etc.
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Managed through Electronics and IT incubation centres
🔹 6. Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)
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NITI Aayog-led initiative to support innovation and entrepreneurship
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Establishes Atal Incubation Centers (AICs) across India
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Also runs Atal Tinkering Labs in schools
🔹 7. Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) – BIRAC
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Provides up to ₹50 lakh for biotech startups and entrepreneurs
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Managed by BIRAC under the Department of Biotechnology
🔹 8. Stand Up India Scheme
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Facilitates bank loans between ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore to SC/ST and women entrepreneurs
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Aimed at promoting inclusivity in entrepreneurship
🔹 9. Startup Incubators and Accelerators
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Government-supported incubators like:
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NSRCEL (IIM Bangalore)
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T-Hub (Telangana)
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KIIT-TBI (Bhubaneswar)
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NIDHI-EIR Program by DST
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🔹 10. GeM (Government e-Marketplace) for Startups
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Recognized startups can register and directly sell to government departments
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Encourages public procurement from emerging businesses
📌 Website: gem.gov.in
✅ How to Access These Benefits:
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Register your startup on Startup India portal
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Apply for relevant schemes or recognition
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Connect with incubators or accelerators
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Explore funding via SIDBI VC partners