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Details of Bank Loan Processing Reimbursement Scheme
Bank Loan Processing Reimbursement Scheme
- More Info
- www.scsthub.in
- Organization
- Ministry Of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (National SC_ST Hub)
- Fund types
- Reimbursement
- Source
- Government
- Status
- Active
- Focus area
- Biotech, Medtech, Health & rehabilitation | Agriculture, food and nutrition | Cleantech, energy, environment, waste, sanitation | Automation, mobility | Hardware, software, IOT, data, AI, ML | Industrial Products | Material Tech, textiles | Space and Aviation | Edtech, Fintech | Other sectors
- Target
- Private Limited Company | Limited Liability Partnership | Registered Partnership | MSME
- Fund range
- < Rs. 10 lakhs
- Fund stages
- E. Market Entry | F. Expansion
Reimbursement of 80% or Rs. 1,00,000/- (excluding GST and other applicable taxes), whichever is less, on Bank loan processing charges paid by SC/ST MSEs in availing business loans.
PurposeThe Bank Loan Processing Fee Reimbursement Scheme provides crucial financial assistance by reimbursing a substantial portion of the processing fees charged by financial institutions (FIs) when SC/ST MSEs secure business loans. This includes loans supported by both fund-based and non-fund-based limits.
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Details of Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme
Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme
- More Info
- www.scsthub.in
- Organization
- Ministry Of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (National SC_ST Hub)
- Fund types
- Other | Reimbursement
- Source
- Government
- Status
- Active
- Focus area
- Biotech, Medtech, Health & rehabilitation | Agriculture, food and nutrition | Cleantech, energy, environment, waste, sanitation | Automation, mobility | Hardware, software, IOT, data, AI, ML | Industrial Products | Material Tech, textiles | Space and Aviation | Edtech, Fintech | Other sectors | Electric vehicles
- Target
- Private Limited Company | Limited Liability Partnership | Registered Partnership | Individual- students | Individual- Innovators | Individual- academicians | Individual- researcher | MSME
- Fund range
- < Rs. 10 lakhs
- Fund stages
- D. Technology Scale-up/ Validation / De-risking
Reimbursement Of 80% Or Rs 1,00,000/- (Excluding Gst And Other Applicable Taxes), Whichever Is Lower, Charged As Testing Fee, For Availing Testing Services From Nabl/BIS accredited Lab Or Lab Of Any Central / State Department / Public Sector Undertaking And License Or Certification Given By Bureau Of Indian Standards (Bis), In A Financial Year.
PurposeReimbursement of 80% or Rs 1,00,000/- (excluding GST and other applicable taxes), whichever is lower, charged as Testing fee, for availing testing services from NABL accredited laboratories & license or certification fee from BIS, in a financial year.
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Details of Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement Scheme
Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement Scheme
- More Info
- www.scsthub.in
- Organization
- Ministry Of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (National SC_ST Hub)
- Fund types
- Other | Reimbursement
- Source
- Government
- Status
- Active
- Focus area
- Biotech, Medtech, Health & rehabilitation | Agriculture, food and nutrition | Cleantech, energy, environment, waste, sanitation | Automation, mobility | Hardware, software, IOT, data, AI, ML | Industrial Products | Material Tech, textiles | Space and Aviation | Edtech, Fintech | Other sectors
- Target
- Private Limited Company | Limited Liability Partnership | MSME
- Fund range
- < Rs. 10 lakhs
- Fund stages
- A. Technology Development | B. Patent Protection | C. Technology In-Licensing | D. Technology Scale-up/ Validation / De-risking | E. Market Entry | F. Expansion
Reimbursement of 80% or Rs 20,000/- (excluding GST and other applicable taxes), whichever is less, in a financial year to SC/ST MSEs on annual membership subscription fee / one time subscription charges / entry fee charged by various Export Promotion Councils (EPC).
PurposeReimbursement to SC/ST MSE on annual membership subscription fee / one time subscription charges / entry fee charged by various Export Promotion Councils (EPC)
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Details of Bank Guarantee Charges Reimbursement Scheme
Bank Guarantee Charges Reimbursement Scheme
- More Info
- www.scsthub.in
- Organization
- Ministry Of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (National SC_ST Hub)
- Fund types
- Other | Reimbursement
- Source
- Government
- Status
- Active
- Focus area
- Biotech, Medtech, Health & rehabilitation | Agriculture, food and nutrition | Cleantech, energy, environment, waste, sanitation | Automation, mobility | Hardware, software, IOT, data, AI, ML | Industrial Products | Material Tech, textiles | Space and Aviation | Edtech, Fintech | Other sectors
- Target
- Private Limited Company | Limited Liability Partnership | Individual- Innovators | MSME
- Fund range
- < Rs. 10 lakhs
- Fund stages
- E. Market Entry | F. Expansion
Reimbursement of 80% or Rs. 1,00,000/- (excluding GST and other applicable taxes), whichever is less, on Performance Bank guarantee charges paid by SC/ST MSEs for participation in tenders of Central/State Govt. and PSEs.
PurposeReimbursement on Performance Bank guarantee charges paid by SC/ST MSEs for participation in tenders of Central/State Govt. and PSEs.
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Details of Infosys Prize
Infosys Prize
- More Info
- www.infosys-science-foundation.com
- Organization
- Infosys Science Foundation
- Fund types
- Awards
- Source
- Non-Government
- Status
- Active
- Focus area
- Biotech, Medtech, Health & rehabilitation | Agriculture, food and nutrition | Cleantech, energy, environment, waste, sanitation | Automation, mobility | Hardware, software, IOT, data, AI, ML | Industrial Products | Material Tech, textiles | Space and Aviation | Other sectors
- Target
- Individual- academic/ researcher
- Fund range
- Rs. 50 lakhs- Rs. 2cr
- Fund stages
- A. Technology Development
Each prize carries a prize of a gold medal, a citation and a purse of USD 100,000 (or its equivalent in Rupees). The prize purse is tax free in the hands of winners in India.
PurposeTo honour outstanding achievements of researchers and scientists across six categories: Engineering and Computer Science, Humanities, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Social Sciences
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Details of BIRAC SEED Fund
BIRAC SEED Fund
- More Info
- www.birac.nic.in
- Organization
- Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
- Fund types
- Equity
- Source
- Government
- Status
- Active
- Focus area
- Biotech, Medtech, Health & rehabilitation | Agriculture, food and nutrition | Cleantech, energy, environment, waste, sanitation | Hardware, software, IOT, data, AI, ML | Industrial Products
- Target
- Private Limited Company
- Fund range
- < Rs. 10 lakhs | Rs. 10 lakhs- Rs. 25 lakhs | Rs. 25 lakhs- Rs. 50 lakhs
- Fund stages
- A. Technology Development | B. Patent Protection | C. Technology In-Licensing | D. Technology Scale-up/ Validation / De-risking
PurposeSEED Fund is for equity exposure of up to INR 30 lakhs providing Capital assistance to post PoC Biotech Startups with new and meritorious ideas, innovations and technologies
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Details of BIRAC LEAP Fund
BIRAC LEAP Fund
- More Info
- www.birac.nic.in
- Organization
- Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
- Fund types
- Equity
- Source
- Government
- Status
- Active
- Focus area
- Biotech, Medtech, Health & rehabilitation | Agriculture, food and nutrition | Cleantech, energy, environment, waste, sanitation | Hardware, software, IOT, data, AI, ML
- Target
- Private Limited Company
- Fund range
- Rs. 10 lakhs- Rs. 25 lakhs | Rs. 25 lakhs- Rs. 50 lakhs | Rs. 50 lakhs- Rs. 2cr
- Fund stages
- B. Patent Protection | C. Technology In-Licensing | D. Technology Scale-up/ Validation / De-risking | E. Market Entry | F. Expansion
Funding support of up to Rs 1 crore per startup
PurposeThus the proposed funding support is positioned to act as a catalyst in bringing technologies/ products forward towards piloting/ commercialization and reducing their gestation to commercialization
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Details of YourNest Innovative Products VC Fund III
YourNest Innovative Products VC Fund III
- More Info
- www.yournest.in
- Organization
- Your Nest
- Fund types
- Equity | Other | Preference | Debentures
- Source
- Non-Government
- Status
- Active
- Focus area
- Biotech, Medtech, Health & rehabilitation | Cleantech, energy, environment, waste, sanitation | Hardware, software, IOT, data, AI, ML | Industrial Products | Space and Aviation | Other sectors
- Target
- Entrepreneurs
- Fund range
- Rs. 2 cr- Rs. 10 cr | Undefined
- Fund stages
- A. Technology Development | D. Technology Scale-up/ Validation / De-risking | E. Market Entry | F. Expansion
1crore-5crores
PurposeFor Indian entrepreneurs to scale into global markets with IP-led innovations- Indian DeepTech across AI, SpaceTech, Quantum Computing, Energy Management, IoT, Robotics, Dev. Tools, Edge Cloud, etc.
The Fund will be a long-term, early stage (i.e. Seed, Angel, Pre-series A, Series A, and Follow-on rounds) venture fund that invests in securities issued by early stage ventures including startups, having substantial presence in India.
Investment or Commitment period is 24 months from the date of initial closing.
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Details of Spectrum Impact Seed Fund
Spectrum Impact Seed Fund
- More Info
- spectrum-impact.org
- Organization
- Spectrum Impact
- Fund types
- Equity | Preference
- Source
- Non-Government
- Status
- Active
- Focus area
- Biotech, Medtech, Health & rehabilitation | Cleantech, energy, environment, waste, sanitation | Edtech, Fintech
- Target
- Private Limited Company
- Fund range
- Undefined
- Fund stages
- D. Technology Scale-up/ Validation / De-risking | E. Market Entry | F. Expansion
PurposeSpectrum Impact' is the family office of Mr. Rajendra and Mrs. Arti Gogri. Mr. Rajendra Gogri is the Chairman and Managing Director of Aarti Industries Ltd., a large listed Speciality Chemical company.
The objectives are investing in and supporting technologies and businesses that are working towards arresting and reversing climate change, Businesses and organizations working towards making health and education more accessible and affordable.
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Details of M12 Microsoft Venture Fund
M12 Microsoft Venture Fund
- More Info
- entrepreneur.m12.vc
- Organization
- Microsoft Venture Fund
- Fund types
- Equity
- Source
- Non-Government
- Status
- Active
- Focus area
- Hardware, software, IOT, data, AI, ML
- Target
- Private Limited Company
- Fund range
- Greater than Rs. 10 cr
- Fund stages
- C. Technology In-Licensing | D. Technology Scale-up/ Validation / De-risking | E. Market Entry
invest $2-10M of equity in businesses with a minimum ownership threshold.
PurposeInvest $2-10M of equity in businesses with a minimum ownership threshold.Series A through C funding stages with a focus on big data & analytics, business SaaS, cloud infrastructure, machine learning & artificial intelligence, productivity, and security.
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Details of 2nd Loan for up-gradation of the existing PMEGP/REGP/ MUDRA units
2nd Loan for up-gradation of the existing PMEGP/REGP/ MUDRA units
- More Info
- msme.gov.in
- Organization
- MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
- Fund types
- Other | Subsidy
- Source
- Government
- Status
- Active
- Focus area
- Biotech, Medtech, Health & rehabilitation | Agriculture, food and nutrition | Cleantech, energy, environment, waste, sanitation | Hardware, software, IOT, data, AI, ML | Industrial Products | Material Tech, textiles | Space and Aviation | Edtech, Fintech | Other sectors
- Target
- Limited Liability Partnership, Private Limited Company, Registered Partnership, Proprietorship
- Fund range
- Rs. 10 lakhs- Rs. 25 lakhs
- Fund stages
- E. Market Entry | F. Expansion
Maximum subsidy would be 15% of the project cost (20% for NER and Hill States).
PurposeWith an objective to assist existing units for expansion and upgradation, the scheme provides financial
assistance to successful/well performing units. Maximum subsidy would be 15% of the project cost (20% for NER and Hill States). The balance amount of the total project cost is provided by Banks as term loan. Scheme is applicable for Existing well performing PMEGP/REGP/MUDRA units. -
Details of Arali Ventures Seed Fund
Arali Ventures Seed Fund
- More Info
- araliventures.in
- Organization
- Arali Ventures
- Fund types
- Equity | Other | Preference
- Source
- Non-Government
- Status
- Active
- Focus area
- Biotech, Medtech, Health & rehabilitation | Automation, mobility | Hardware, software, IOT, data, AI, ML | Industrial Products | Edtech, Fintech
- Target
- Private Limited Company
- Fund range
- Rs. 2 cr- Rs. 10 cr | Greater than Rs. 10 cr
- Fund stages
- D. Technology Scale-up/ Validation / De-risking | E. Market Entry | F. Expansion
Invest in B2B tech companies that build products & solutions for SME, mid-market and enterprise in India, South East Asia and other developed markets.
PurposeHelp raise capital, scale business, refine strategy and enhance performance of various early stage companies.
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Details of Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes
Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes
- More Info
- www.vcfsc.in
- Organization
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoS&JE) (IFCI Venture Capital Funds Limited)
- Fund types
- Awards | Equity | Debt | Debentures
- Source
- Government
- Status
- Active
- Focus area
- Biotech, Medtech, Health & rehabilitation | Agriculture, food and nutrition | Cleantech, energy, environment, waste, sanitation | Automation, mobility | Industrial Products | Material Tech, textiles | Space and Aviation | Edtech, Fintech | Other sectors
- Target
- Private Limited Company
- Fund range
- Rs. 10 lakhs- Rs. 25 lakhs | Rs. 25 lakhs- Rs. 50 lakhs | Rs. 50 lakhs- Rs. 2cr | Rs. 2 cr- Rs. 10 cr | Greater than Rs. 10 cr
- Fund stages
- A. Technology Development | B. Patent Protection | C. Technology In-Licensing | D. Technology Scale-up/ Validation / De-risking | E. Market Entry
Assistance up to Rs.10 lakhs to Rs. 15 Crore according to eligibility criteria for Companies having at least 51% shareholding by Scheduled Castes entrepreneurs.
PurposeVCF-SC scheme is designed to support the budding entrepreneurs and business-oriented persons from Scheduled Castes, who aspire to grow and in turn create employment and support in national interest of the country.
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Details of Venture Capital Fund for Backward Castes
Venture Capital Fund for Backward Castes
- More Info
- www.vcfsc.in
- Organization
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoS&JE) (IFCI Venture Capital Funds Limited)
- Fund types
- Equity | Preference
- Source
- Government
- Status
- Active
- Focus area
- Biotech, Medtech, Health & rehabilitation | Agriculture, food and nutrition | Cleantech, energy, environment, waste, sanitation | Automation, mobility | Hardware, software, IOT, data, AI, ML | Industrial Products | Material Tech, textiles | Space and Aviation | Edtech, Fintech | Other sectors
- Target
- Private Limited Company
- Fund range
- Rs. 10 lakhs- Rs. 25 lakhs | Rs. 25 lakhs- Rs. 50 lakhs | Rs. 50 lakhs- Rs. 2cr | Rs. 2 cr- Rs. 10 cr | Greater than Rs. 10 cr
- Fund stages
- D. Technology Scale-up/ Validation / De-risking | E. Market Entry | F. Expansion
Rs.20 lakh to Rs.15 Crore [Maximum aggregate assistance not more than two times the current net worth of the Company].
PurposeA Social Sector initiative to be implemented nationally to promote entrepreneurship amongst Backward Classes (BC) population, who are oriented towards innovation and growth technologies; applicble for companies having at least 51% stake holdings by Backward
Classes entrepreneurs -
Details of TiE Pune Angels- Various Funding schemes
TiE Pune Angels- Various Funding schemes
- More Info
- www.tiepune.org
- Organization
- Tie Pune Angels
- Fund types
- Equity | Other
- Source
- Non-Government
- Status
- Active
- Focus area
- Biotech, Medtech, Health & rehabilitation | Agriculture, food and nutrition | Cleantech, energy, environment, waste, sanitation | Automation, mobility | Hardware, software, IOT, data, AI, ML | Industrial Products | Material Tech, textiles | Space and Aviation | Edtech, Fintech | Other sectors
- Target
- Private Limited Company
- Fund range
- Undefined
- Fund stages
- A. Technology Development | B. Patent Protection | C. Technology In-Licensing | D. Technology Scale-up/ Validation / De-risking | E. Market Entry
TiE Pune Angels provides entrepreneurs the opportunity to leverage a large funding base, from various TiE Pune charter members and investors around the world. Startups & Entrepreneurs can tap into the TiE Pune network as a strong investment group with a history of successful investments. Charter members assist younger entrepreneurs with mentoring, investments, networking, etc. and foster success of younger Start-ups in the community.
PurposeStart-ups have received mentoring, funding and investment from TiEPune Angels.
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Details of Climate Angels Seed Fund
Climate Angels Seed Fund
- More Info
- climateangels.in
- Organization
- Climate Angels
- Fund types
- Equity | Preference
- Source
- Non-Government
- Status
- Active
- Focus area
- Cleantech, energy, environment, waste, sanitation | Automation, mobility
- Target
- Private Limited Company
- Fund range
- Rs. 50 lakhs- Rs. 2cr | Rs. 2 cr- Rs. 10 cr
- Fund stages
- A. Technology Development | D. Technology Scale-up/ Validation / De-risking | E. Market Entry | F. Expansion
50 lahks to 10 Cr
PurposeClimate Angels is an angel investment fund that invests in startups working on Climate Tech and Pollution Reduction Tech. Stage agnostic but sector specific
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Details of SAAF Cities 2.0
SAAF Cities 2.0
- More Info
- villgro.org
- Organization
- Villgro Foundation
- Fund types
- Grant
- Source
- Non-Government
- Status
- Inactive
- Focus area
- Cleantech, energy, environment, waste, sanitation
- Target
- Private Limited Company
- Fund range
- Rs. 25 lakhs- Rs. 50 lakhs | Rs. 50 lakhs- Rs. 2cr
- Fund stages
- A. Technology Development | B. Patent Protection | C. Technology In-Licensing | D. Technology Scale-up/ Validation / De-risking
3- 4 startups will be selected and they will have access to Rs.2.4 cr Grant pool,
PurposeSAAF Cities 2.0 aims to scale deployable, high-impact innovations in India’s urban waste and wastewater management.
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Details of KITVEN Fund-3 (Biotech)
KITVEN Fund-3 (Biotech)
- More Info
- www.kitven.in
- Organization
- Karnataka Information Technology Venture Capital Fund (KITVEN Fund 3)
- Fund types
- Equity
- Source
- Government
- Status
- Inactive
- Focus area
- Target
- Bio Technology, Life Sciences and other allied fields.
- Fund range
- Fund stages
- A. Technology Development | B. Patent Protection | C. Technology In-Licensing | D. Technology Scale-up/ Validation / De-risking
Bio Technology, Life Sciences and other allied fields.
PurposeEntrepreneurs/companies seeking Venture Capital assistance can forward their Executive Summary (not exceeding 4-5 pages covering Market Opportunities, Products/Technology, Target Market, Operating Plan, Funding
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Details of Semiconductor Venture Fund
Semiconductor Venture Fund
- More Info
- www.kitven.in
- Organization
- Karnataka Information Technology Venture Capital Fund (KITVEN Fund 3)
- Fund types
- Equity
- Source
- Government
- Status
- Inactive
- Focus area
- Target
- Entrepreneurs
- Fund range
- Fund stages
- A. Technology Development | B. Patent Protection | C. Technology In-Licensing | D. Technology Scale-up/ Validation / De-risking
9-2crores
PurposeA venture fund focused on investment and development of Semiconductor industry with investments in units catering to semiconductors, Electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM), embedded systems and such other allied sectors within the state of Karnataka
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Details of Agro Processing Cluster Scheme
Agro Processing Cluster Scheme
- More Info
- www.mofpi.gov.in
- Organization
- Ministry of Food Processing Industries
- Fund types
- Grant
- Source
- Government
- Status
- Inactive
- Focus area
- Agriculture, food and nutrition
- Target
- Limited Liability Partnership, Private Limited Company
- Fund range
- < Rs. 10 lakhs | Rs. 10 lakhs- Rs. 25 lakhs | Rs. 25 lakhs- Rs. 50 lakhs | Rs. 50 lakhs- Rs. 2cr | Rs. 2 cr- Rs. 10 cr
- Fund stages
- E. Market Entry | F. Expansion
Each agro processing cluster under the scheme have two basic components i.e. Basic Enabling Infrastructure (roads, water supply, power supply, drainage, ETP etc.), Core Infrastructure/ Common facilities (ware houses, cold storages, IQF, tetra pack, sorting, grading etc) and at least 5 food processing units with a minimum investment of Rs. 25 crore.
PurposeThe scheme aims at development of modern infrastructure and common facilities to encourage group of entrepreneurs to set up food processing units based on cluster approach by linking groups of producers/ farmers to the processors and markets through well-equipped supply chain with modern infrastructure.
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Details of Maharashtra State Social Venture Fund
Maharashtra State Social Venture Fund
- More Info
- www.sidbiventure.co.in
- Organization
- SIDBI Venture Capital Limited
- Fund types
- Source
- Non-Government
- Status
- Inactive
- Focus area
- Target
- Entrepreneurs
- Fund range
- Fund stages
- A. Technology Development | B. Patent Protection | C. Technology In-Licensing | D. Technology Scale-up/ Validation / De-risking | E. Market Entry | F. Expansion
PurposeProfitable and scalable business ventures including innovative business model or new products & technologies which would have potential to provide social benefits (economic and/or societal and/or environmental) to the people of Maharashtra.