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Startup India

Startup India is a government initiative aimed at fostering a robust startup ecosystem in India. It provides financial assistance, mentorship, and regulatory support to early-stage startups through various schemes and programs.

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Overview

What Startup India does

What Startup India is

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports funder and community capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.

Operational status: Active
Organization type: Government VC
Founded: Founded in 2016
Approximate age: About 10 years
Structured capabilities: Funder · Community
Last reviewed: May 6, 2026

Official channels

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Capability profile

Startup India as a funder

Official pitch route

Investment thesis

Startup India aims to build a strong ecosystem for innovation and startups, driving sustainable economic growth and large-scale employment through various support mechanisms.

Focus narrative

The primary focus of Startup India is to provide financial assistance to early-stage startups through the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS). This scheme supports startups at various stages, including proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialization. By targeting these critical phases, Startup India aims to facilitate access to capital and resources for entrepreneurs, enabling them to scale their innovations effectively.

Value beyond capital

Startup India adds value to portfolio companies by providing access to financial assistance, mentorship, and a network of incubators and investors. Through its various programs, it facilitates connections between startups and potential investors, helping them navigate the challenges of early-stage development and scale their businesses effectively.

Terms and economics

Typical check: $24,000–$60,000

Focus and fit

Stages: Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series A+ · Series B · Series B+ · Series C · Series C+ · Series D · Series E · Series F · Growth Equity
Sectors: Healthcare Energy Mobility & Transportation

Availability

Currently deploying: Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count: 6

Portfolio context

Notable startups supported under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme include: Bakata Consulting LLP - An education sector company based in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Bonster Ortho Private Limited - A healthcare and lifesciences company located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Dhakshi Ventures Private Limited - Another healthcare and lifesciences firm based in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. DistriSy Technologies Private Limited - Specializes in AI and is located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Reslink Technologies Private Limited - Also focuses on AI and is based in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Skills Caravan Private Limited - Provides enterprise software solutions and is based in Gurugram, Haryana. Vedicfy Wellness - Details not specified.

Capability profile

Startup India as a community

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Community overview

Startup India is an initiative of the Government of India aimed at fostering a robust startup ecosystem in the country. Launched on January 16, 2016, by the Prime Minister of India, the initiative seeks to nurture innovation and provide opportunities for budding entrepreneurs. It operates through the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and focuses on building a strong environment for innovation and startups that drives sustainable economic growth and large-scale employment.

Community focus

Startup India focuses on providing financial assistance to early-stage startups through the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS). The initiative specifically targets startups in the proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialization stages, aiming to support approximately 3,600 entrepreneurs through 300 incubators over four years.

Member value

Members of the Startup India initiative benefit from access to funding opportunities, mentorship, and a national startup ecosystem network. The initiative connects startups with investors and provides resources for navigating the startup landscape in India, including recognition, funding guides, and procurement resources.

Membership

Pricing models: free

Format and cadence

Modality: online
Schedule: rolling-admissions
Commitment: light

Availability

Membership state: Accepting
Next recorded event: January 16, 2027

Audience and fit

Audience: Founders · Investors · Operators
Benefits: network-access and mentorship
Program types: community
Selection criteria: open
Stages: Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+

Community activity

Annual events: 3

Events and activity

Startup India hosts several recurring events, including National Startup Day, which is celebrated annually on January 16, and the SCO Startup Forum, which serves as a platform for startups to connect and collaborate. Additionally, the States' Startup Ranking is conducted annually to evaluate and rank the startup ecosystems across various states in India.

Notable members

Notable startups supported under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme include Bakata Consulting LLP, Bonster Ortho Private Limited, Dhakshi Ventures Private Limited, DistriSy Technologies Private Limited, Reslink Technologies Private Limited, Skills Caravan Private Limited, and Vedicfy Wellness.

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