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Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)

At ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore

Empowering early-stage innovative startups with structured seed funding support under Government of India.

About The Scheme

The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) is an initiative of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, to support startups for:

• Proof of Concept
• Prototype Development
• Product Trials
• Market Entry
• Commercialization

The scheme helps startups transform innovative ideas into scalable businesses.

Eligibility Criteria

A startup must:

• Be DPIIT-recognized
• Be incorporated within 2 years at time of application
• Have innovative technology-driven solution
• Have at least 51% Indian promoter shareholding
• Not have received more than ₹10 Lakhs from other Government seed schemes

Funding Support

Financial assistance to support product development, validation, market entry, commercialization, and business expansion.

The funding is provided through incubators and released based on progress and defined milestones.

ABIS-TBI Role

ABIS-TBI, TNAU is an approved incubator under SISFS and:

• Screens and selects eligible startups
• Disburses seed fund
• Monitors milestones
• Provides incubation, mentoring and technical support

How to Apply

  1. Obtain DPIIT Recognition

  2. Apply through the Seed Fund Portal

  3. Select ABIS-TBI, TNAU as preferred incubator

  4. Pitch before the Incubator Seed Management Committee

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