Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (via Deshpande Startups)
Offered by Deshpande Startups
Overview
The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) is a central government scheme that provides financial assistance to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialization. It is administered nationally by DPIIT and Startup India, and delivered locally through empaneled incubators such as Deshpande Startups. At Deshpande Startups the scheme is backed by a Rs. 10 crore corpus for disbursement to selected startups.
Eligibility
- Must be a startup recognized by DPIIT
- Must be incorporated not more than two years before the date of application
- Startup should have a promising idea, innovation, or technology suitable for the funding stages covered
Funding Purpose
Funds support the developmental phases of a startup, specifically proof-of-concept work, prototyping, product trials, market testing, and taking innovations to commercial stage.
Application Process
Startups apply on the national Startup India portal, selecting Deshpande Startups as their incubator.
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.