Proof of Concept Support (via Arunachal Pradesh Startup Policy)
Offered by Arunachal Pradesh Startup Policy (APIIP)
Overview
Proof of Concept Support is a component of the Arunachal Pradesh Startup Policy, administered by the state's Investment Division (APIIP), intended for startups registered in Arunachal Pradesh that need help validating an idea before it becomes a fundable product. The policy layers state support on top of the Government of India's Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), stepping in for startups that cannot be accommodated under SISFS. It funds validation of proof of concept, prototype development, or product trials.
Eligibility
- Startups registered with the State of Arunachal Pradesh
- Startups not accommodated under the Government of India's Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)
Funding Purpose
Support is meant for validation of proof of concept, prototype development, or product trials, early-stage technical and market validation before a startup is ready to scale. Funding is up to Rs 20,00,000 under SISFS routing, or up to Rs 10,00,000 under direct state support.
How to Apply
- 1Click "Apply Now" above and submit your application directly on the official page.
- 2The offering organisation screens applications against its own eligibility criteria.
- 3Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a pitch or interview round.
- 4The final decision rests solely with the offering organisation.
- 5There is no guarantee of funding at any stage.
Before You Apply
- ZeedFund is an independent tracker, not the offering organisation or a funding body.
- Verify current eligibility, funding amount, and deadline on the official page before applying. Details can change after we last verified them.
- Once you apply, all follow-up (screening updates, interview or pitch invites, and the final decision) comes directly from the facilitator, incubator, or investor, never from ZeedFund. Check their application portal or email yourself for status updates; we won't have visibility into it.