Business & Startup schemes in India
Browse 71 schemes in India. Tap any scheme to see who is eligible, the benefits, and how to apply — each verified against its official source.
Schemes for businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs
These schemes back people who want to build something of their own — from a roadside stall to a registered startup. They provide collateral-free loans, capital subsidies, credit guarantees, market and mentorship support, and easier compliance for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Programmes like MUDRA loans and Stand-Up India are designed to get credit to first-time and underserved entrepreneurs.
The right scheme depends on your stage and scale: an idea, a new venture, or an existing business looking to expand. Most require a basic business plan, identity and address proof, and bank details; many are routed through banks and the Udyam registration. Explore the options below and pair them with the Loan and Skill Development categories.
The 25% Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme supports entrepreneurs in Lakshadweep with a one-time subsidy for small enterprises.
StateAamar Dukan On WheelsAamar Dukan On Wheels aims to provide essential commodities at home while generating employment for unemployed youth in Assam.
CentralAgri-Clinics And Agri-Business Centres SchemeThe Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres Scheme supports agricultural graduates in establishing self-employment ventures.
CentralAgriculture And Processed Foods Export Promotion Scheme Of APEDA For The 15th Finance Commission Cycle (2021-22 To 2025-26)The APEDA scheme promotes agricultural exports by providing financial assistance for infrastructure and quality development.
StateAnnal Ambedkar Business Champions SchemeThe Annal Ambedkar Business Champions Scheme offers financial support to SC/ST entrepreneurs in Tamil Nadu.
StateAsangathit Karmakaar Silai Machine Sahayata YojanaThe Asangathit Karmakaar Silai Machine Sahayata Yojana provides annual sewing machines to eligible women in Chhattisgarh.
StateAssistance for Energy and Water ConservationThe scheme offers financial assistance for energy and water audits to entrepreneurs in Puducherry.
StateAssistance for Technology AcquisitionThe scheme offers financial assistance for technology acquisition to entrepreneurs in Puducherry.
StateAssistance Scheme for Handicraft Artisans (ASHA)The Assistance Scheme for Handicraft Artisans (ASHA) provides financial grants to artisans in Kerala for establishing handicraft enterprises.
CentralBank Guarantee Charges Reimbursement SchemeThe Bank Guarantee Charges Reimbursement Scheme offers financial support to SC/ST MSEs for bank guarantee charges.
CentralBank Loan Processing Fee Reimbursement SchemeThe Bank Loan Processing Fee Reimbursement Scheme aids SC/ST entrepreneurs by reimbursing up to 80% of their loan processing fees.
StateBihar Startup PolicyThe Bihar Startup Policy offers interest-free loans to promote entrepreneurship in Bihar.
StateBiotechnology Young Entrepreneur AwardThe Biotechnology Young Entrepreneur Award supports students in Kerala to develop biotechnology business ideas.
StateCapital Investment Subsidy (for New and Existing Industries)The Capital Investment Subsidy scheme in Puducherry offers financial support to new and existing industries.
StateCapital Investment Subsidy SchemeThe Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme in Goa offers financial support to eligible IT units for capital investments.
StateCapital Investment Subsidy: Physically Handicapped Persons/ Ex-ServicemenThis scheme offers a capital investment subsidy to physically handicapped entrepreneurs and ex-servicemen in Puducherry.
StateCapital Investment Subsidy: Thrust Area IndustriesThe Capital Investment Subsidy for Thrust Area Industries in Puducherry supports entrepreneurs with a one-time subsidy for plant and machinery investments.
StateConducting of Exhibitions Component of the Development of Coir SchemeThe scheme provides financial support for participants in coir exhibitions in Puducherry.
CentralConsortia & Tender Marketing SchemeThe Consortia & Tender Marketing Scheme supports micro and small enterprises in participating in government and private tenders.
CentralCredit Based Schemes For SC - Term Loan (TL)Loan scheme for Scheduled Caste entrepreneurs providing up to 95% funding for business projects.
CentralDesign Scheme Under MSME Innovative SchemeThe Design Scheme under MSME Innovative Scheme offers financial assistance for design projects to registered MSMEs.
StateDirect Loans For Business EnterpriseKarnataka's Direct Loans For Business Enterprise scheme offers loans to minority community entrepreneurs for business start-up or expansion.
CentralE-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s E-YUVA FellowsThe E-YUVA Scheme supports undergraduate students in India with research grants and mentoring for innovative biotech projects.
StateEmployment IncentiveThe Employment Incentive scheme in Puducherry offers a wage subsidy to encourage local employment.
StateFilm Finance SchemeThe Film Finance Scheme in Assam provides financial support to filmmakers for various production stages.
StateFinancial Assistance to Mussel Culture and Oyster Farming in GoaThe scheme offers financial aid for mussel culture and oyster farming in Goa, providing a subsidy for eligible fish farmers.
StateFinancial Assistance to the Fish VendorsGoa's scheme offers financial aid to fish vendors for purchasing essential vending equipment.
StateGenerator SubsidyThe Generator Subsidy in Tamil Nadu offers a 25% subsidy on generator costs for manufacturing enterprises.
StateGrant of Margin Money for Availing Capital LoanThis scheme offers margin money to entrepreneurs in Puducherry for establishing or revitalizing coir industries.
StateGrant of Subsidy For Setting up of Ice-Plant /Cold Storage/Fish Processing UnitThis scheme offers a subsidy for establishing ice plants, cold storage, and fish processing units in Puducherry.
StateGrant to Subsidy for Raw Materials ProcurementThe scheme offers a 15% subsidy on raw materials procurement for coir industry units in Puducherry, up to ₹5,00,000 annually.
CentralGreen Business SchemeThe Green Business Scheme offers loans for income-generating activities that address climate change.
StateHandicrafts Export AwardThe Handicrafts Export Award in Tamil Nadu offers financial incentives to local handicraft exporters.
CentralIncubation SchemeThe Incubation Scheme provides financial support to individuals and MSMEs for developing innovative ideas.
CentralInfrastructure and Technology SupportThe Infrastructure and Technology Support scheme provides financial aid for developing infrastructure in the handicrafts sector.
CentralInfrastructure And Technology Support: URBAN HAATThe URBAN HAAT scheme supports artisans and entrepreneurs by providing financial assistance for establishing urban haats.
StateInfrastructure SubsidyThe Infrastructure Subsidy in Puducherry offers financial support for investments in large-scale industrial infrastructure.
StateIntellectual Property Rights (IPR) Reimbursement SchemeThe IPR Reimbursement Scheme in Goa offers financial support to startups for intellectual property application costs.
StateInterest Subsidy (For Micro, Small, Medium and Large New Industries)The Interest Subsidy scheme in Puducherry offers financial support to new industries on their interest payments.
StateInterest Subsidy Scheme for Smaller Business UnitsThe Interest Subsidy Scheme for Smaller Business Units in Goa offers financial support for working capital loans.
StateInternet Subsidy SchemeThe Internet Subsidy Scheme in Goa offers financial support for high-speed internet to eligible IT units.
CentralJute Raw Material Bank SchemeThe Jute Raw Material Bank Scheme supports jute manufacturers and traders with financial assistance for sourcing raw materials.
StateLease Rental Rebate Scheme for Goan DiasporaThe Lease Rental Rebate Scheme for Goan Diaspora offers financial support to IT units in Goa through lease rental reimbursements.
StateLIDCOM 50% Subsidy SchemeThe LIDCOM 50% Subsidy Scheme offers financial support to the Charmakar community in Maharashtra.
StateManagement TrainingThe Management Training scheme in Puducherry offers subsidized training for entrepreneurs to enhance productivity.
StateMarket Support Scheme for Smaller Business UnitsThe Market Support Scheme for Smaller Business Units offers financial assistance for exhibition participation in Goa.
StateMigrants Employment Generation ProgrammeThe Migrants Employment Generation Programme supports Tamil Nadu returnees in starting small businesses with financial assistance.
StateMotivation of Unemployed Persons to Start Self-employed EnterprisesThis scheme promotes self-employment among unemployed individuals in Puducherry by providing loans for business ventures.
StateMotivation Of Unemployed Persons To Start Self-Employed Enterprises SchemeThe MUPSES scheme supports unemployed individuals in Puducherry to start self-employed enterprises with financial assistance.
StateMukhya Mantri Krishak Udyami YojanaThe Mukhya Mantri Krishak Udyami Yojana offers loans to farmers in Madhya Pradesh to support business establishment.
StateMukhyamantri Aarthik Kalyan YojanaThe Mukhyamantri Aarthik Kalyan Yojana offers financial assistance to SC individuals in Madhya Pradesh for starting new businesses.
StateNai Hetu Avashyak Upkaran Sahayata YojanaThe Nai Hetu Avashyak Upkaran Sahayata Yojana supports unorganized workers in Chhattisgarh by providing essential work equipment.
StateNew Entrepreneur-cum-enterprise Development Scheme (NEEDS)The New Entrepreneur-cum-enterprise Development Scheme (NEEDS) supports first-generation entrepreneurs in Tamil Nadu with training and financial assistance.
CentralNew Swarnima Scheme For WomenThe New Swarnima Scheme provides financial assistance to women entrepreneurs from backward classes through loans at a low interest rate.
StateOrganizing/ Participation in Exhibitions /Trade Fairs /Expo /Seminars /Investors Meets, etcThis scheme supports artisans and unit industrialists in Puducherry to participate in exhibitions and trade fairs with financial assistance.
StateOutstanding ExporterThe Outstanding Exporter scheme in Puducherry awards cash to exceptional exporters to encourage industrial growth.
StatePayroll SubsidyThe Payroll Subsidy scheme in Tamil Nadu offers financial support to MSMEs by reimbursing EPF contributions for three years.
StatePower Subsidy SchemeThe Power Subsidy Scheme in Goa offers financial assistance to eligible IT units through a subsidy on power bills.
CentralPRISM (Promoting Innovations in Individuals, Start-ups and MSMEs)PRISM supports individual innovators and MSMEs with financial aid for prototype development.
CentralProduction Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for Telecom & Networking Products Manufacturing in IndiaThe PLI Scheme aims to enhance domestic manufacturing of telecom and networking products in India through financial incentives.
CentralRaising And Accelerating MSME Productivity (RAMP)RAMP provides financial support to MSMEs in select states to boost productivity and competitiveness.
StateRegistration & Stamp Duty Subsidy SchemeThe Registration & Stamp Duty Subsidy Scheme in Goa offers financial assistance for stamp duty to eligible IT units.
StateReimbursement of Expenses for Startups Operating from Leased/Privately Owned Premises SchemeThis scheme offers reimbursement for expenses incurred by startups in Goa for internet, software, and cloud services.
CentralReimbursement of Membership Fee in Government promoted E-Commerce PortalsThis scheme reimburses membership fees for SC/ST Micro and Small Enterprises on government e-commerce platforms.
StateRent SubsidyThe Rent Subsidy scheme in Puducherry supports female and SC/ST entrepreneurs with monthly rent assistance for five years.
StateRise TogetherRise Together provides financial assistance to youth in Jammu and Kashmir for community-oriented entrepreneurship.
StateScheme For Assistance For Start Ups/ InnovationGujarat's scheme provides financial aid to startups with innovative projects, promoting entrepreneurship and skill development.
CentralSITARE-Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Award GrantThe SITARE-Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Award Grant supports innovative student projects in biotechnology with funding up to ₹15 lakhs.
StateSkill Development Promotion SchemeThe Skill Development Promotion Scheme in Goa supports educational institutes offering technical skills training through various subsidies.
CentralSpecial Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (SCLCSS) for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled TribeThe SCLCSS provides a 25% subsidy for SC/ST MSEs on institutional finance for purchasing equipment.
StateTechnology Transfer & Commercialization Support SchemeThe Technology Transfer & Commercialization Support Scheme aids women entrepreneurs in Kerala with funding for technology licenses.