government schemes

India’s official playbook lists 65+ central schemes for startups, but many fund incubators, VCs or lenders rather than founders. Here’s which government schemes to apply for in 2026, and which …

SISFS stopped taking startup applications on May 31, 2026. Here’s how SISFS, CGSS and FoF 2.0 differ, who you deal with for each, and how to pick the right scheme.

SUMMARY Startup India FoF 2.0 invests only through SEBI-registered AIFs, so founders pitch the funds, never DPIIT or SIDBI. Four AIF segments have different rules; micro VCs must put at …

DPIIT recognition costs nothing and processes in days — yet 70% of applications fail. Here are 7 common mistakes Indian founders make and exactly how to fix them before submitting.

SUMMARY: MUDRA loan eligibility is simpler than most entrepreneurs think, opening doors to ₹10 lakh collateral-free business funding across India. Under the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana, over 40 crore small …

Summary: Startup India Scheme Essentials The Startup India Scheme has transformed how entrepreneurs launch businesses in India since its announcement on January 16, 2016. Launched under the Ministry of Commerce …