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Startup India — North East & Tribal Founders Grant

Startup India (DPIIT)

Overview

Grant type: Grant + mentorship
Funding: Cash
Deadline: Rolling applications
Stage: Idea, Early stage
Location: North East India, All India
Industries: Agritech, Consumer, Technology, E-commerce

About this grant

A regional equity-and-inclusion grant window that improves access to early capital for founders from the eight North Eastern states and from Scheduled Tribe communities across India, paired with mentoring and market linkage.

Eligibility

Founders: At least one founder from a North Eastern state or from a Scheduled Tribe community, holding 51%+ equity.
Company: DPIIT-recognised startup incorporated within the last 5 years.
Location: India, with priority for North East India.

Founder

Founder from a North Eastern state or a Scheduled Tribe community with majority equity.

Company

DPIIT-recognised, incorporated within 5 years.

Benefits

Grant of up to ₹25 Lakh
Regional mentor network
Market linkage to national buyers

How to apply

Apply through the Startup India regional window
Eligibility verification
Evaluation and pitch
Grant agreement

Required documents

✓DPIIT recognition
✓Domicile / community certificate
✓Business plan

Important dates

Opens: —
Deadline: Rolling
Results expected: —

About Startup India (DPIIT)

The Government of India's flagship initiative under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, supporting DPIIT-recognised startups with funding, tax benefits and compliance support.

Grant amount

Up to ₹25 Lakh

RollingRolling applications

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