Government Schemes and Policies

BIRAC’s strategy is to support the numerous exciting ideas which have an unmet need for funding and mentorship. This strategy is fulfilled through a grant funding scheme called Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) which is available to scientist entrepreneurs from research institutes, academia and start-ups.
To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/biotechnology-ignition-grant.html

This Scheme to provide support for early stage, pre-proof-of-concept research in biotechnology by industry. It supports new indigenous technologies particularly those related to societal needs in the healthcare, food and nutrition, agriculture, and other sectors. It nurtures and mentor innovative and emerging technologies/entrepreneurs, to assist new enterprises to forge appropriate linkages with academia and government

Biotechnology Industry Partnership Programme (BIPP) is a government partnership with Industries for support on a cost sharing basis for path-breaking research in frontier futuristic technology areas having major economic potential and making the Indian industry globally competitive. It is focused on IP creation with ownership retained by Indian industry and wherever relevant, by collaborating scientists.
To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/biotechnology-industry-partnership-programme.html

SIDBI launched the 4E Intervention on the occasion of “World Environment Day” to provide technical backstopping and support MSME clients for reducing their power & fuel cost.
To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/end-to-end-energy-efficiency.html

SIDBI has introduced a new scheme called the Sustainable Finance Scheme for funding sustainable development projects that contribute energy efficiency and cleaner production but not covered under the international or bilateral lines of credit. All sustainable development projects such as renewable energy projects, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) star rating, green microfinance, green buildings and eco-friendly labelling, etc. are applicable for the scope of this scheme.
To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/sustainable-finance-scheme.html

SIDBI Make in India Loan for Enterprises (SMILE) was also launched by Mr. Jaitley. The Scheme is intended to take forward Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ campaign and help MSMEs take part in the campaign. The objective of the Scheme is to provide soft loan, in the nature of quasi-equity and term loan on relatively soft terms to MSMEs to meet the required debt-equity ratio for establishment of an MSME as also for pursuing opportunities for growth for existing MSMEs.

PRISM scheme aims to support individual innovators which will enable to achieve the agenda of inclusive development. It would provide support to institutions or organizations set up as Autonomous Organization under a specific statute or as a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 or Indian Trusts Act, 1882 leading to development of state-of-art new technology solutions aimed at helping MSME clusters.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/promoting-innovations-MSME.html

The NewGen Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (NewGen IEDC) is being promoted in educational institutions to develop institutional mechanism to create entrepreneurial culture in S&T academic institutions and to foster techno-entrepreneurship for generation of wealth and employment by S&T persons. The NewGen IEDCs are established in academic institutions (science colleges, engineering colleges, universities, management institutes) having requisite expertise and infrastructure.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/newgen-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-development-centre.html

The Scheme, being implemented by the Ministry of MSME. The objective of this scheme are: Technology infusion and/or upgradation of Indian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Promotion and modernisation of MSME

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/international-cooperation-scheme.html

1. To encourage technology development through joint participation with Academia, Industry R&D institute and Government and facilitate transfer/acquiring the critical technologies.

2. To create common physical infrastructure for enhancing the competitiveness of the local industry, enabling it to withstand the import penetration.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/enhancement-Competitiveness-in-the-capital-goods-sector.html

Generation Based Incentive (GBI) was announced by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for Grid Interactive Wind and Solar Power Projects with the main aim to broaden the investor base, facilitate the entry of large Independent Power Producers and to provide level playing field to various classes of investors. The GBI is provided over and above the feed in tariff approved by State utilities

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/bridge-loans-against-generation-scheme.html

ASPIRE- was launched to set up a network of technology centres and to set up incubation centres to accelerate entrepreneurship and to promote start-ups for innovation in agricultural industry

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/aspire-scheme-promotion-innovation-entrepreneurship-and-agro-industry.html

The programme on Ayurvedic Biology was initiated primarily by the office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India. The programme, now reconceived, is being implemented by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB). Against this background, the SERB constituted a Task Force to promote the application of basic sciences in the investigation of Ayurvedic concepts, procedures, and products, and nurture the discipline of Ayurvedic Biology.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/ayurvedic-biology-program.html

Technology Development Programmes (TDP) is to convert proof-of-concepts for development of pre-competitive/commercial technologies/ techniques/ processes. Proposals of incremental R&D over the existing technologies may be considered for support. Only full-fledged complete proposals for development of technology/process/product will be considered under TSDP. Projects related to design and development of Software/IT, as required for products and processes, as a part of technology development project shall be considered.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/technology-development-programme.html

The Software Technology Park (STP) Scheme is a 100 percent Export Oriented Scheme for the development and export of computer software, including export of professional services using communication links or physical media This scheme is unique in its nature as it focuses on one product / sector, i.e. computer software. The scheme integrates the government concept of 100 percent Export Oriented Units (EOU) and Export Processing Zones (EPZ) and the concept of Science Parks / Technology Parks, as operating elsewhere in the world

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/software-technology-park-scheme.html

The start-ups require intensive networking and information about other business ventures. This scheme provides information on business, technology, and finance to MSMEs, and exhibit core competencies of Indian SMEs. This is done through MSME Global mart - www.msmemart.com. This information is available through annual membership of the portal. A free membership plan is also provided with limited access and services and a Gold membership plan for SC/STs is also provided with full access and services, which is free of charge.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/informediary_services_msme.html

Raw Material Assistance Scheme aims at helping MSMEs by way of financing the purchase of Raw Material (both indigenous & imported). This gives an opportunity to MSMEs to focus better on manufacturing quality products.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/raw_material_assistance.html

The scheme facilitates development of domestic and export markets, skill development and training, empowerment of women, employment/entrepreneurship creation and development, enhanced rawcmaterial utilization, trade related services, welfare activities for the coir workers, etc. This is undertaken through following 6 schemes:
• Skill Upgradation and Mahila Coir Yojana
• Export Market Promotion (EMP)
• Development of Production Infrastructure (DPI)
• Domestic Market Promotion (DMP)
• Trade and Industry Related Functional Support Services (TIRFSS)
• Welfare Measure (Group Personal Accident Insurance Scheme)

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/coir_vikas_yojana.html

To meet the credit requirements of MSME units, NSIC has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with various Nationalized and Private Sector Banks. Through association with these banks, NSIC arranges for credit support (fund or non fund based limits) from banks for the MSMEs.

The scheme aims at creating sustainable entrepreneurship development in the area of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) especially first-generation entrepreneurs by fostering nurturing the innovative ideas to commercially viable business prepositions. Entrepreneurs harness the expertise of NSIC in extending hand holding of start-up companies to become successful small enterprises. The scheme also caters to networking between R&D and Industry beneficiaries to create successful commercial ventures.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/infrastructure_scheme_incubator.html

The Ministry of MSME with a view to recognising the efforts and contribution of MSMEs, givesNational Awards annually to selectedentrepreneurs and enterprises under the scheme of National Awards.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/national_awards_for_mse.html

The various objectives of the scheme are as follow:
• To enhance marketing capabilities & competitiveness of the MSMEs.
• To showcase the competencies of MSMEs.
• To update MSMEs about the prevalent market scenario and its impact on their activities.
• To facilitate the formation of consortia of MSMEs for marketing of their products and services.
• To provide platform to MSMEs for interaction with large institutional buyers.
• To disseminate/ propagate various programmes of the Government.
• To enrich the marketing skills of the micro, small & medium entrepreneurs.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/marketing_assistance_scheme.html

The Procurement and Marketing support Scheme would promote and educate MSMEs by organising trade fairs/awareness programs about GeM portal, Online services, and other services. The scheme also encourages Micro and Small Enterprises to develop domestic markets and find new ways of promotion of new market access initiatives. It will also cover activities required to facilitate market linkages for effective implementation of Public Procurement Policy for MSEs Order of 2012.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/procurement_and_marketing_support_scheme.html

The National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC) has finalised a five-year national manufacturing programme. Ten schemes have been drawn up including schemes for promotion of ICT, mini tool room, design clinics, and marketing support for SMEs. Implementation will be in PPP mode, and financing will be tied up. New ZED certification (Zero Defect and Zero Effect Financial support) is also provided under this scheme.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/national_manufacturing_competitiveness_programme.html

This scheme seeks to establish independent, trusted third party opinion on capabilities and creditworthiness of MSEs, and makes credit available at attractive interest rates and will ensure better productivity. Under this scheme (as per the turnover of the MSE) a percent of Rating Agency charges is reimbursed by Ministry of SSI.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/performance_and_credit_rating_scheme.html

Ministry of tourism through this particular aims to project India as a multidimensional tourist destination by inviting the foreign media (stakeholders) to promote the Brand 'India'. This scheme also provides financial assistance to local tourist operators/agencies/travel startups/hoteliers to promote by various activities in NE states and Jammu and Kashmir. The scheme also caters to promotion of unexploited and less visited places.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/marketing_development_assistance.html

This scheme can be leveraged by small enterprises that are venturing into Medical Tourism and Wellness Industry. Financial support under the MDA Scheme will be provided to approved medical tourism service providers, i.e. Representatives of Hospitals accredited by Joint Commission for International Accredited Hospitals (JCI) and National Accreditation Board of Hospitals (NABH) and Medical Tourism facilitators (Travel Agents/Tour Operators approved by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and engaged in Medical Tourism.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/marketing_development_assistance_for_medical_tourism.html

In order to showcase Tea's wide varieties at one place and excite the customers especially youth about the qualitative nuances and the correct brewing method in a magnificent & aesthetic ambience, the concept of “Tea Boutique” has been proposed by the tea board which is under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Tea Board will handhold a prospective entrepreneur for three (3) years in terms of financial assistance for setting up the Tea Boutique.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/assistance_for_setting_up_tea_boutiques.html

Swarojgar Credit Card (SCC) Scheme was introduced in September 2003 for providing adequate, timely and uninterrupted credit, i.e., working capital including consumption needs and/or block capital requirements to the small artisans, handloom weavers and other self -employed persons including micro-entrepreneurs, SHGs, etc., from the banking system in a flexible, hassle free and cost-effective manner.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/swarojgar_credit_card.html

Since MSMEs and entrepreneurs are involved in pleathora of testing new products and are always in a quest to achieve international standards of excellence. To facilitate their endeavours, NSIC launched Testing Labs Scheme by setting various testing laboratories accredited by NABL / BIS, provides material and product testing, energy audit, facilities, thus, enhancing their overall competitiveness. These Centre are equipped with the State of the Art indigenous equipments for carrying out performance and acceptance tests in the fields of chemical, material, electrical, motor & pumps, metallurgical etc.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/material_testing_labs.html

SETU will be a Techno-Financial, Incubation and Facilitation Programme to support all aspects of start up businesses, and other self-employment activities, particularly in technology-driven areas. It aims to create around 100,000 jobs through start-ups.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/setu_scheme.html

The Small Exporter's Policy is basically the Standard Policy, incorporating certain improvements in terms of cover, in order to encourage small exporters to obtain and operate freely without the different type of risks like Political and Commercial. It is issued to exporters whose anticipated export turnover for the period of one year does not exceed INR 1 crores.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/micro_exporters_policy.html

The programmes under the scheme ‘Export Development and Promotion’ aims to support exporters to adopt high tech processing technologies or to upgrade existing level of technologies for high end value addition and to develop capabilities to meet the changing food safety standards in the importing countries. The scheme also caters to promoting the Indian spices exporter by assisting them in promotion of Indian Goods in International Trade Fairs, Seminars, etc. by reimbursing their expenditure on the same.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/export_development_promotion_of_spices.html

In order to enhance the competitive strength of SMEs, the scheme provides financial incentives to those SMEs/ancillary undertakings that have acquired ISO 9000/ISO 14001/HACCP certification through reimbursement of the expenditure incurred. The scheme is enlarged so as to include reimbursement of expenses in the acquisition of ISO 14001 certification.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/reimbursement_iso_standards.html

Under this scheme the Ministry conducts seminars and reimburses registration fees for bar coding in order to encourage MSEs to use bar-codes. The basic objective of this scheme is to enhance the Marketing competitiveness of Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) by way of:
1. Providing 75% of one time registration fee and annual recurring fee (for first three years) paid by MSEs to GS1 India (GS1 India, an autonomous body under Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India is a solution provider for registration for use of Bar Coding. To become a subscriber of GS1 India, all one has to do is fill up the subscription enquiry or registration form and make the necessary payments as registration fee. Details about registration with GS1 India for use of Bar Coding are available on their website www.gs1india.org).
2. Popularising the adoption of bar codes on large scale amongst MSEs,
3. Motivating and encouraging MSEs for use of bar codes through conducting seminars on Bar Code, etc.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/bar_code.html

Under the Scheme, MSMEs will be assisted in reducing their manufacturing costs, through proper personnel management, better space utilization, scientific inventory management, improved processed flows, reduced engineering time and so on. LMCS (Lean Manufacturing Competitiveness Scheme) also brings improvement in the quality of products and lowers costs, which are essential for competing in national and international markets.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/lean_manufacturing_competitiveness.html

The scheme envisages promotion of Zero Defect and Zero Effect (ZED) manufacturing amongst MSMEs and ZED Assessment for their certification so as to:
• Develop an Ecosystem for Zero Defect Manufacturing in MSMEs.
• Promote adaptation of Quality tools/systems and Energy Efficient manufacturing.
• Enable MSMEs for manufacturing of quality products.
• Encourage MSMEs to constantly upgrade their quality standards in products and processes.
• Drive manufacturing with adoption of Zero Defect production processes and without impacting the environment.
• Support ‘Make in India’ campaign.
• Develop professionals in the area of ZED manufacturing and certification.

There are multiple objectives of the scheme, some of which are:
• To promote emerging technological and knowledge based innovative ventures that seek the nurturing of ideas from professionals.
• To promote and support untapped creativity of individual innovators and also to assist individual innovators to become technology based entrepreneurs.
• To promote networking and forging of linkages with other constituents of the innovation chain for commercialization of their developments.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/entrepreneurial_managerial_development.html

With Aim of 'Make in India' and 'Zero Defect and Zero Effect' in manufacturing, the government provides credit linked capital investment subsidy. This scheme would facilitate augmenting of investment, productivity, quality, employment, exports and import subsitution in textile industry. It will also indirectly promote investment in textile machinery manufacturing.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/amended_technology_upgradation_fund_scheme.html

The Scheme envisages sanction and disbursement of working capital and term loan together from a single agency. The limit for composite loans has been enhanced to Rs. 25 lakhs in the Comprehensive Policy Package. The Scheme is operated both by banks and financial institutions. State Financial Corporations under Single Window Scheme provide working capital loan along with term loan to new tiny and small- scale sector units to overcome the initial difficulties and delays faced by them to start production expeditiously.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/composite_loan.html

The objective of the scheme is to work for best returns by investing in deserving entrepreneurial teams using a combination of capital, strategic mentoring, skills, and our vast network of relationships. Under this scheme Investment is made by way of equity and equity type instruments. Financial structuring is done on a case-to-case basis keeping in view factors like risk perception, growth potential, equity base and market condition.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/SVLC.html

The Zero duty EPCG Scheme is available to exporters of electronic products. It allows import of capital goods for pre-production, production and post-production (including CKD/SKD thereof as well as computer software systems) at zero% customs duty, subject to an export obligation equivalent to 6 times of duty saved on capital goods imported under EPCG scheme, to be fulfilled in 6 years reckoned from Authorization issue-date.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/epcg.html

To promote and strengthen awareness and interest about AYUSH Systems of Medicine and to facilitate International promotion, development and recognition of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/ayush_international_cooperation.html

The Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGS) was launched by the Government of India (GoI) to make available collateral-free credit to the micro and small enterprise sector. Both the existing and the new enterprises are eligible to be covered under the scheme. The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, GoI and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), established a Trust named Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) to implement the Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/cgtsme.html

The Interest Subsidy Eligibility Certificate (ISEC) Scheme is an important mechanism of funding khadi programme undertaken by khadi institutions. It was introduced to mobilise funds from banking institutions for filling the gap between the actual fund requirements and availability of funds from budgetary sources.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/isec_khadi.html

Design Clinic Scheme for Design Expertise to MSME manufacturing sector. The main objectives of the scheme are:
• To create a sustainable design eco system for the MSME sector through continuous learning and skill development
• Bring the industrial design fraternity closer to the MSME Sector
• Develop an institutional base for the industry’s design requirement;
• Increase the awareness of the value of design and establish design learning in the MSME
• Increase the competitiveness of local products and services through design.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/design_msme.html

Technology Transfer, Incubation, Testing, Training Entrepreneurs and Service Facilities for the coir MSMEs through extension of the outcomes of research (done at research institutes under the scheme) at the laboratory level for application at the field level and extension of testing and service facility are the objectives of the scheme.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/Science_and_technology.html

The scheme aims at development of modern infrastructure and common facilities to encourage group of entrepreneurs to set up food processing units based on cluster approach by linking groups of producers/ farmers to the processors and markets through well-equipped supply chain with modern infrastructure.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/agro_scheme.html

Under the scheme, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries has been extending financial assistance to undertake demand driven R&D work for the benefit food processing industry in terms of product and process development, efficient technologies, improved packaging, value addition etc. with commercial value along with standardization of various factors viz. additives, colouring agents, preservatives, pesticide residues, chemical contaminants, microbiological contaminants and naturally occurring toxic substances within permissible limits.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/research_development_foodprocessing.html

The main objective of the scheme is creation of processing and preservation capacities and modernisation/ expansion of existing food processing units with a view to increasing the level of processing, value addition leading to reduction of wastage.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/cefppc.html

NITI Aayog has launched a Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) for providing an ecosystem for budding & existing women entrepreneurs across the country. SIDBI has partnered with NITI Aayog to assist in this initiative.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/Wep.html

NITI Aayog has launched a Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) for providing an ecosystem for budding & existing women entrepreneurs across the country. SIDBI has partnered with NITI Aayog to assist in this initiative.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/Wep.html

NULM means National Urban Livelihoods Mission. To reduce poverty and vulnerability of the urban poor households by enabling them to access gainful self-employment and skilled wage employment opportunities, resulting in an appreciable improvement in their livelihoods on a sustainable basis, through building strong grassroots level institutions of the poor and ultimately linking them to the entrepreneurial and the startup revolution of India.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/nulm.html

Units undertaking to export their entire production of goods and services may be set up under the Electronic Hardware Technology Park (E.H.T.P.) Scheme. Such units may be engaged in manufacture and services. Commensurate with the policy to give a special thrust to export of electronic hardware, such units would be encouraged to be set up under the aforementioned export oriented scheme.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/hardware-technology-park-scheme.html

Duty exemption schemes enable duty free import of inputs required for export production. Duty exemption schemes consist of:
a) Advance Authorisation scheme
b) Duty Free Import Authorisation (DFIA) scheme
2. A Duty Remission Scheme enables post export replenishment / remission of duty on inputs used in export product. Duty Remission Schemes consist of :
a) Duty Entitlement Passbook (DEPB) Scheme
b) Duty Drawback (DBK) Scheme

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/duty_exemption_and_remission_scheme.html

STEP Scheme aims to provide skills that give employability to women and to provide competencies and skill that enable women to become self-employed/entrepreneurs. The Scheme is intended to benefit women who are in the age group of 16 years and above across the country.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/support_to_training_and_employment_programme.html

The objective is to develop Mega Handloom Clusters that are located in clearly identifiable geographical locations that specialize in specific products, with close linkages and inter dependents amongst the key players in the cluster by improving the infrastructure facilities, with better storage facilities, technology up-gradation in pre-loom/on-loom/post-loom operations, weaving shed, skill up-gradation, design inputs, health facilities etc. which would eventually be able to meet the discerning and changing market demands both at domestic and at the international level and raise living standards of the millions of weavers engaged in the handloom industry.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/mega_cluster_scheme.html

This scheme envisages economic empowerment of women by providing credit (through NGOs), training, development and counseling extension activities related to trades, products, services etc.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/tread.html

This scheme envisages empowerment of women to start new project or expand or mordenise the existing unit. This scheme provides assistance in the form of capital expenditure (Plant/Machinery) and also meeting day to day expenditure (working capital). This scheme is provided by the Central Bank of India.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/cent.html

NSIC offers Infomediary Services, which is onestop and a one-window bouquet of aids that will provide information on business, technology and finance, and also exhibit core competencies of Indian SMEs. The corporation is offering services through its MSME E GLOBAL MART www.msmemart.com; which is a Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Customer (B2C) compliant web portal. Services are available through annual membership.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/infomediary_services.html

Marketing Intelligence Cell acquires and analyses information for both the existing and potential customers, to understand the market, determine current and future needs and preferences, attitudes and behaviour of market; and to assess changes in business environment that may affect the size and nature of the market

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/marketingintel_services.html

The scheme is implemented by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) as the nodal agency at the national level. At the state level, the scheme is implemented through State KVIC Directorates, State Khadi and Village Industries Boards (KVIBs) and District Industries Centres (DICs) and banks. The Government subsidy under the scheme is routed by KVIC through the identified banks for eventual distribution to the beneficiaries/entrepreneurs into their bank accounts.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/pmemploymentgen_prog.html

This scheme provides employment oriented training to the youth from the state over five years covering various sectors like business management, software, BPO.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/udaan_trainingprog.html

The scheme is for encouraging skill development among the youth by providing monetary rewards for successful completion of approved training programmes.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/star_scheme.html

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) implemented by National Skill Development Corporation. The objective of this Skill Certification Scheme is to enable a large number of Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training that will help them in securing a better livelihood. Individuals with prior learning experience or skills will also be assessed and certified under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/pmkvy_scheme.html

This scheme aims to provide facilities available in industry for imparting practical training with a view to meeting the requirements for skilled manpower of Industry.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/apprenticeship_training.html

The scheme is formulated to impart skills in various vocational trades to meet the skilled manpowerrequirements for technology and industrial growth by way of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/craftsmenship_training.html

The aim is to create skill development infrastructure in the 34 districts closer to the people of left wing extremism (LWE) affected districts. The objective is to establish one ITI & two Skill Development Centers (SDCs) in each of the 34 districts and to run demand driven vocational training courses, both long and short term, to meet the requirement of skilled manpower of various sectors. Under the “skill training” component of the scheme, 30, 120 and 10 youth per district will be trained in long term, short term and instructor training courses respectively.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/skilldevelop_.html

The main aim is to provide vocational training to school dropouts, existing workers, ITI graduates, etc., to improve their employability by optimally utilising the infrastructure available in Government, Private Institutions, and Industry.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/SDI_.html

The objective of the Scheme is to improve the quality of vocational training in the country and make it demand driven so as to ensure better employability of the graduates.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/upgradationof1396_ITIs.html

The scheme aims to provide a platform to the exporters to show case their products in international events for promotion and facilitate generation of trade opportunities through organising interactive sessions between buyers and sellers.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/internationalfairandexhibition_tea.html

The credit under the bill discounting scheme will be available to MNRE Accredited Channel Partners (ACP), State Nodal Agencies (SNA) and other stake holders for purchase and installation of Solar Water Heating System (SWHS) as approved by MNRE The amount of loan assistance/ Bill Discounting Shall be within the unutilized funds of Government Budget/MNRE Scheme for installations of Solar Water Heating Systems (SWHS). In case it is felt that the recovery/payment of subsidy amount against which loan assistance has been provided is doubtful, borrower will be liable to pay on demand entire such amount including interest and other charges to IREDA

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/bridge_loan.html

The purpose of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is to
(i) ensure that every household has access to a tap with assured supply of water and a sewerage connection;
(ii) increase the amenity value of cities by developing greenery and well-maintained open spaces (e.g. parks); and
(iii) reduce pollution by switching to public transport or constructing facilities for non-motorized transport (e.g. walking and cycling). All these outcomes are valued by citizens, particularly women, and indicators and standards have been prescribed by the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) in the form of Service Level Benchmarks (SLBs).

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/AMRUT_.html

Recognising the profound influence of R&D on the prospects and opportunities for the growth of the Indian Drug Industry, Department of Science and Technology (DST). The objectives for this scheme are:
• To synergise the strengths of publicly funded R&D institutions and Indian Pharmaceutical Industry.
• To create an enabling infrastructure, mechanisms and linkages to facilitate new drug development.
• To stimulate skill development of human resources in R&D for drugs and pharmaceuticals; and
• To enhance the nation's self-reliance in drugs and pharmaceuticals especially in areas critical to national health requirements.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/drugandpharma_research.html

Ministry of New and Renewable Resources The Watermills (WM) and Micro Hydel Projects (MHP) have the potential to meet the power requirements of remote areas in a decentralized manner. The scheme provides grant of Central Financial Assistance for development/ upgradation of WM and setting up of MHP. The scheme also envisages support for specialised studies/survey, strengthening of database, training and capacity building relating to WM and MHP.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/watermills_upgrade.html

The purpose of this scheme is to make the industry competitive and renewable; energy generation supply self-sustainable/ profitable. RDD&D activities would focus on research, design and development that would lead to eventual manufacturing of complete systems, even if those activities are required to be shared among different institutions. Thus, there would be a need for system integration broadly covering, inter-alia, the following areas:

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/RDD_D.html

The Ministry has initiated a new scheme on implementation of Wind Resource Assessment in Uncovered/New Areas with an aim to assess the realistic potential at 100 m level in 500 new stations under the National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) also to be implemented through C-WET. SNAs along with Private developers shall invest the entire project cost initially and carry out all necessary works to establish the Wind monitoring stations (WMS).

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/Windresource_asses.html

There are a number of activities under National Bamboo Mission which are to be financed by a credit linked back ended subsidy by Financial Institutions (FIs) including banks. Promoters can submit their project proposals to the eligible financial institutions for the grant of subsidy.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/capitalsubsidy__bamboo.html

The main aim of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region is strengthening of its human resources, particularly the youth, to make them skilled and employable. The skill and knowledge base of administrators in the state governments also needs strengthening to ensure good governance.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/CB_TA.html

Providing finance such as normal capital expenditure, working capital margin, short fall in working capital, repayment of high cost debt and general corporate purpose like funding of business acquisition or for brand building, etc., where no tangible asset creation may be envisaged.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/NED_FL.html

This scheme intends to provide financial assistance for acquiring specific machinery/ equipment by financially sound and profit making companies having good credit record. The proposed unit should be located in any of the eight North Eastern States.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/Equip_finance.html

The scheme intends to promote agri-business ventures in the North-East Region and assist in establishing agri-business as a profitable venture. It also provides gainful employment opportunities and makes available supplementary sources of input supply and services.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/IDEA_.html

The scheme envisages meeting micro credit needsSmall and Medium size agriculturists, selfemployed personnel and entrepreneurs can bereached much more effectively by involving the services of intermediaries, who can understand needs, demand and local situations. Developing and supporting NGOs/ Voluntary Agencies (VAs) with good track record for on-lending to the “needy” for taking up any income generating activities in the rural areas.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/micro_finance.html

The schemes intends to invest in projects promoted by entrepreneurs in North-Eastern Region having sound business ideas with potential for high growth and more than normal returns on investment.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/NEDFL_equity.html

The scheme aims at providing long term financial assistance for setting up new industrial and infrastructure projects as well as for expansion, diversification or modernisation of existing industrial enterprises, excluding commercial real estates.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/NoSSE_.html

The scheme has been formulated to help first generation entrepreneurs who are short of equity. New projects in Micro and Small Enterprises, expansion, modernisation of existing units. Technical qualification of the promoter in the relevant field is a pre-requisite.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/NEED_.html

The scheme has been formulated to help first generation entrepreneurs who are short of equity. New projects in Micro and Small Enterprises, expansion, modernisation of existing units. Technical qualification of the promoter in the relevant field is a pre-requisite.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/NEED_.html

Promoting enterprises in handlooms and handicrafts sector and providing a platform for sustainable economic growth by promoting the local artisans.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/NEEHH_.html

Providing medium to long term financial assistance for setting up of new expansion, diversification or modernisation of projects in manufacturing or services sectors.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/RTL_.html

The scheme aims to provide one-time core working capital assistance to deserving units in the form of working capital term loan.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/WCTL_.html

NEDFi provides financial assistance in the form of gap funding to eligible contractor firms/companies for contract work execution.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/WCTL_ContractFin.html

The scheme provides financial assistance to woman entrepreneurs for taking up business ventures. Existing businesses will also be eligible for expansion, modernisation and diversification.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/WED_.html

The aim is to improve quality of life of urban residents and enhance urban productivity through improved infrastructure and services, with a view to building capacity for enhanced urban governance, finance and service delivery systems through institutional and financial reforms.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/NEUDP_.html

The development objective of the project is to improve rural livelihoods, especially that of women, unemployed youths and the most disadvantaged, in the participating North-Eastern States. There are four components to the project.
i) Social Empowerment
ii) Economic Empowerment
iii) Partnership Development
iv) Project Management

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/NERLP_.html

The scheme aims to showcase the inherent economic, social and cultural strength of the North-Eastern Region as well as to mainstream the region with the country to move forward in its entirety.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/Adv_publicity.html

Technology Development Fund (TDF) has been established to promote self-reliance in Defence Technology as a part of the 'Make in India' initiative. It is a programme of MoD (Ministry of Defence) executed by DRDO meeting the requirements of Tri-Services, Defence Production and DRDO. The scheme encourages participation of public/private industries especially MSMEs so as to create an eco-system for enhancing cutting edge technology capability for defence application by inculcating R&D culture in industry.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/technology_development_fund_drdo.html

The Samridhi Fund is an approx. ₹430 crore social venture capital fund. SIDBI has envisaged the creation of the Samridhi Fund to provide capital to social enterprises which can deliver both financial and social returns, in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha , Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and West Bengal.

To know more: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/samridhi_fund.html

TEDP is a structured training programme of 6-weeks duration designed to motivate and develop entrepreneurs in specific products / technologies / processes developed by CSIR labs, R&D institutions, universities etc

The Aatmanirbhar Bharat ARISE-ANIC program is a national initiative to promote research & innovation and increase competitiveness of Indian startups and MSMEs. The objective is to proactively collaborate with esteemed Ministries and the associated industries to catalyse research, innovation and facilitate innovative solutions to sectoral problems. The objective is also to provide a steady stream of innovative products & solutions where the Central Government Ministries / Departments will become the potential first buyers.

Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship recognize, encourage and support translational research by Indian Nationals to achieve excellence in engineering, innovation and technology development. Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) will co-ordinate and award Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowships in association with SERB-DST

"Accelerate Vigyan" (AV) strives to provide a big push to high-end scientific research and prepare scientific manpower which can venture into research careers and knowledge-based economy. This scheme is primarily focusing on young potential researchers with an aim to give an opportunity to them to spend quality time in the pre-identified premier institution, labs / organizations and empower them through best practices and environment

The Advanced Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Programme aims to promote and support activities related to indigenous development of new and existing material in large quantities, catalysts, membrane, components for fuel cells, electrolysers, hydrogen storage materials, materials for type IV cylinders and prototypes for implementation of various applications of hydrogen and fuel cell in the country.

The scheme involves genomic level research for effectively tackling problems of biotic/abiotic stresses and aims towards enhancement of crop productivity, and for improvement of their nutritional quality.

Agrometeorological services programme of the Ministry has a direct impact on agricultural production. The services are available in 550 districts. Farmers receive advisories before various stages of farming. Currently, about 25 lakh farmers are using this information through mobiles. This programme would be continued to have larger coverage with improved advisories, and having closer coordination with State government authorities.

RPS Promotes Research in identified thrust areas of in Technical Education. RPS is aimed to create research ambience in the institutes by promoting research in engineering sciences and innovations in established and newer technologies; and to generate Master’s and Doctoral degree candidates to augment the quality of faculty and research personnel in the country.

The aim of the programme is to enhance aquaculture production, productivity and development of useful products and processes from marine resources for the benefit of the society. The department has made concerted efforts towards developing newer diagnostics and therapeutics, improvement in aqua feed, developing novel cell lines etc. through the adoption of molecular tools and techniques.

The focus of the Initiative is to promote R&D activities to improve energy performance of buildings and cities.The programme also supports enhancement of knowledge and practice to save energy indesign, construction and operation of human habitats.

In women sector, large number of women including SHGs benefitted directly through biotech packages for floriculture, horticulture, cultivation of mushrooms, medicinal and aromatic plants, bio-fertilisers, organic farming, vermicomposting, sericulture, aquaculture, animal husbandry, poultry farming and making of bio-crafts.

The programme is for Career Development of employed/ unemployed women Scientists upto 45 years of age for whom it is the first extramural research grant.

The objective is to to develop state-of-the-art infrastructure in women universities in order to attract, train and retain promising girls students in S&T domain.

In an attempt to enhance the participation of Women Scientists in Biotechnology Research, the Department of Biotechnology launched a Biotechnology Career Advancement and Re-orientation Programme (Bio-CARe) for women Scientists.

Under this scheme, women scientists are being encouraged to pursue research in frontier areas of science and engineering, on problems of societal relevance and to take up S&T-based internship followed by self-employment. A large number of well-qualified women get left out of the S&T activities due to various circumstances which are usually typical to the gender.

The Mobility Scheme is aimed to provide an opportunity to women scientists who are facing difficulties in their present job due to relocation (marriage, transfer of husband to any other location within the country, attending ailing parents, and accompanying children studying in different city) and will act as filler while searching other career option at new place.

The SAMRIDH initiative is designed to provide funding support to startups along with helping them bring skill sets together which will help them grow successful. The newly launched SAMRIDH program aims to focus on the acceleration of around 300 start-ups by extending them with customer connect, investor connect, and other opportunities for international expansion in the upcoming three years that will follow. For more : https://pmmodiyojana.in/samridh-scheme/

Micro Units Development Refinance Agency (MUDRA) banks has been created to enhance credit facility and boost the growth of small business in rural areas. The government has introduced this scheme to support small businesses in India. In 2015, the government allocated INR 10,000 crores to promote startup culture in the country. The MUDRA banks provide startup loans of up to INR 10 lakhs to small enterprises, business, which are non-corporate, and non-farm small/micro-enterprises. For more : https://www.mudra.org.in/

The task of promoting entrepreneurship was earlier given to different departments and government agencies. In 2014, the Prime Minister decided to dedicate an entire ministry to build this sector as he felt that skill development required greater push from the government's side. Furthermore, the idea is to reach 500 million people by the year 2022 through gap-funding and skill development initiatives. For more : https://www.msde.gov.in/en

eBiz was the first electronic government-to-business(G2B) portal, which was founded in January 2013. The main purpose of the portal was to transform and develop a conducive business environment in the country. eBiz Portal was developed by Infosys in a public-private partnership model. It was designed as a communication center for investors and business communities in India. The portal had launched 29+ services in over 5 states of India, viz., Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. For more : https://digitalindia.gov.in/content/ebiz

Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) started the Multiplier Grants Scheme (MGS). This scheme aims to encourage collaborative Research & Development (R&D) between industry and academics/institutions for the development of products and packages. Under the scheme, if the industry supports the R&D of products that can be commercialized at the institutional level, the government shall provide financial support which will be up to twice the amount provided by industry.

The Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE ) was set up by the government of India and had been put to effect from 1st January 2000 onwards to provide business loans to micro-level businesses, small-scale industries, and startups with zero collateral. It allows businesses to avail loans at highly subsidized interest rates without requiring security. For more : https://www.finline.in/resource/cgtmse-loans/

The Software Technology Park (STP) scheme is a totally export-oriented scheme for the development and export of computer software. This includes the export of professional services using communication links or media. For more : https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/software-technology-park-scheme.html

Small Farmer’s Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC) has launched the Venture Capital Assistance (VCA) scheme for the welfare of farmer-entrepreneurs and to develop their agri-business. The scheme is approved by the banks and financial institutions regulated by the RBI. It intends to provide assistance in the form of term loans to farmers so that the latter can meet the capital requirements for their project's implementation. VCA promotes the training and nurturing of agri-entrepreneurs. For more : https://www.ynos.in/products/vcs

To build reliance on non-conventional sources of power, the government of India has decided to set up 40,000 MWp of Grid-Interactive Rooftop Solar PV Plants in the next five years. These rooftop solar PV plants will be set up in residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors in the country and shall range from 1 kWp to 500 kWp in terms of capacity. For more : https://solarrooftop.gov.in/notification/Notification-01092017-145851.pdf

NewGen IEDC is an initiative launched by the National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The initiative aims to inculcate the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship among the Indian youth. It also endeavors to support and encourage entrepreneurship through guidance, mentorship, and support. For more : http://www.newgeniedc-edii.in/