Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (via Amrita Technology Business Incubator)
Offered by Amrita Technology Business Incubator
Overview
The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) is a flagship DPIIT, Government of India initiative that provides financial support to early-stage startups before they have a product, revenue, or investor backing. Amrita Technology Business Incubator is one of the DPIIT-empanelled incubators through which founders in its region can apply.
Eligibility
- Recognized by DPIIT
- Incorporated not more than 2 years before the date of application
- At least 51% shareholding held by Indian promoters at the time of application
Funding Purpose
Funds are given as a milestone-based grant of up to Rs 20 lakh for proof of concept, and as convertible debt or debt-linked instruments of up to Rs 50 lakh for market entry and commercialization activities.
Application Process
DPIIT-recognized startups log in to the national portal at seedfund.startupindia.gov.in using their startup recognition credentials, apply fully online, and choose up to 3 preferred incubators such as Amrita TBI.
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.