The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) provides up to ?20 lakh as grant for validation and up to ?50 lakh via convertible debentures for commercialisation.
Eligibility
DPIIT-recognised startups incorporated less than 2 years ago, with a product beyond ideation stage.
Common rejection reasons
Weak validation evidence, unclear fund utilisation plans, and applying to incubators outside your sector.