Indian Startup Resource Directory

Startup India

Recognition, schemes, policies, programmes, learning and ecosystem access.

BHASKAR

Startup ecosystem registry and networking platform for founders and enablers.

DPIIT Startup Recognition

Eligibility guidance and application access for Startup India recognition.

MAARG Mentorship

Mentor-startup matchmaking across sectors, functions and stages.

GeM Startup Runway

Government procurement route designed to improve market access for startups.

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

Incubator-led support for proof of concept, prototypes, trials and commercialisation.

Fund of Funds for Startups

Government-backed corpus investing in startups indirectly through SEBI-registered AIFs.

Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups

Credit-guarantee framework intended to support eligible loans to recognised startups.

NIDHI PRAYAS

Prototype support for technology innovators through selected PRAYAS centres.

NIDHI Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Fellowship-style support intended to reduce the risk of pursuing an innovative venture.

NIDHI Seed Support Program

Seed support delivered through eligible technology business incubators.

MSME Incubation Scheme

Incubator-routed assistance for nurturing innovative ideas and technology-based MSMEs.

ASPIRE

Livelihood business incubation supporting rural industry, skills and micro-enterprises.

Biotechnology Ignition Grant

Early-stage support for biotechnology ideas with commercialisation potential.

MeitY TIDE 2.0

Incubation support for technology entrepreneurship through approved centres.

Atal Incubation Centres

National network of incubation centres supporting innovation across sectors and regions.

SINE IIT Bombay

Technology business incubator supporting innovation-led ventures and commercialisation.

IIT Madras Incubation Cell

Incubation and ecosystem support for science and technology ventures.

NSRCEL

Sectoral and founder-focused incubation programmes, mentorship and ecosystem access.

C-CAMP

Life-sciences innovation hub providing incubation, technology platforms and programmes.

IIM Calcutta Innovation Park

Incubation, acceleration and support programmes including social-impact ventures.

Kerala Startup Mission

State startup mission offering incubation, programmes, grants and ecosystem connections.

T-Hub

Innovation programmes connecting startups with corporates, mentors and investors.

iCreate

Technology innovation centre offering incubation, acceleration and market access.

CIIE.CO

Incubation, acceleration and investment ecosystem for innovation-led ventures.

NASSCOM 10,000 Startups

Technology ecosystem programmes, centres and connections for Indian startups.

Startup India Investor Connect

Government-supported discovery and connection platform for startups and investors.

Indian Angel Network

Angel network investing across sectors; founders should review current thesis and process.

LetsVenture

Private-market platform connecting startups, investors and funds.

Mumbai Angels

Angel investment platform and network for early-stage companies.