Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (via AIC ADT Baramati Foundation)
Offered by AIC ADT Baramati Foundation
Overview
This is the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), a flagship Government of India program implemented locally through AIC ADT Baramati Foundation, a DPIIT-recognized incubator. It supports early-stage startups in transforming innovative ideas into scalable businesses, with a stated preference on this page for startups in agriculture and climate sectors such as clean energy for farming, climate-resilient crop inputs, agricultural waste management, and precision irrigation.
Eligibility
- Startup must be recognized by DPIIT
- Incorporated not more than 2 years ago
- Business must be technology-driven and scalable with clear problem-solution alignment
- Must apply through a recognized incubator such as AIC ADT Baramati Foundation
Funding Purpose
Funding is meant to help startups develop prototypes, proof of concept, and market entry strategies, and to bridge the early-stage capital gap for technology-driven ventures, alongside mentoring, guidance, and networking support. Funds are released on a milestone-linked basis.
Application Process
The evaluation runs through five stages: application submission, screening, expert committee assessment, mentoring, and growth/funding release, with milestone-linked fund release throughout. Applicants are directed to the official Startup India portal at seedfund.startupindia.gov.in for formal guidelines.
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.