Startup India
A flagship initiative of the Government of India, intended to catalyze startup culture and build a strong, inclusive ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship across India.
Vision & Objective
Startup India is a flagship initiative of the Government of India, intended to catalyze startup culture and build a strong and inclusive ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship in India.
DPIIT Implementation
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) through the Startup India initiative has executed various projects and undertaken recurring models to propel the Indian Startup Ecosystem.
Key Startup Ecosystem Drivers
Empowering early-stage startups through capital, regulatory easing, and market access.
Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)
Financial assistance to early-stage startups for proof of concept, prototype development, and market entry.
DPIIT Recognition
Self-certification, tax exemptions, easy winding up, and fast-tracked patent application processing.
Fund of Funds (FFS)
Capital support to SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) investing in Indian startups.
Public Procurement Access
Relaxed EMD norms, exemption on prior turnover, and GeM portal preferences for recognized startups.
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) at FIED
FIED IIM Kashipur is an approved incubator under SISFS, supporting early-stage startups with seed capital and commercialization assistance.