Providing financial assistance to early-stage startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialization. DPIIT-recognized startups can apply within two years of incorporation to get grants/debts from Incubators across the country, approved under the Seed Fund Scheme.

Startup India Investor Connect helps you connect with investors to facilitate investment opportunities. Entrepreneurs can directly reach out to multiple investors to pitch their startup ideas or participate in the funding opportunities hosted by many Investors through a single profile.

DPIIT Recognized startups that are private limited company or limited liability partnership, incorporated on or after 1st April 2016, can apply for income tax exemption under Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act. The Inter-Ministerial Board issues the Eligibility Certificate, for availing the exemption.

Scheme for Facilitating Startups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) provides financial support for DPIIT Recognised startups to access facilitators empanelled with the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) for general advisory on IPR and assistance in filing IPR application. DPIIT recognised Startups can also access a fee rebate for filing patent and trademark applications and can avail expedited examination of patent applications to reduce time taken in granting patents.

Startups can self-certify compliance with 9 Labor and 3 Environment laws for 3 to 5 years after incorporation. Additionally, certain startups in white category industries are exempt from 3 environmental clearance Acts for 3 years to ease regulatory burdens and reduce compliance costs.

Startups with basic debt or set criteria can wrap up in 90 days if they apply for fast-track closure.

Public procurement offers a promising avenue for growth for Startups. The Government welcomes startups by relaxing eligibility criteria of prior experience, prior turnover, and Earnest Money Deposit (EMD). Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) are the primary platforms for central public procurement, presenting this unique opportunity for startups.

Discover the essentials of funding startups. Learn how investments drive product development, expansion, sales, and more. Welcome to your virtual guide to startup funding!

The Indian government has shown a keen interest in fostering an environment conducive to startup growth. The possibilities are boundless for startups that are willing to embrace the challenges, tap into the potential, and forge their path in this exciting landscape. The Idea Bank exemplifies the wide array of challenges faced by India and the potential ideas for startups to embrace.

A curated collection of online courses for you to gain a competitive edge in the market. Get hands-on learning courses that are extraordinary and free of cost, ranging from Programming, Security, Accounting & Finance to Management and Entrepreneurship, available for all registered users on the Startup India platform.

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A Handbook to learn more about the benefits offered under the Startup India initiative and the process to avail them. The kit includes details about incentives such as market access support, regulatory support, public procurement benefit, funding support, tax benefits, IPR support, amongst others.