Government Initiative

Startup India Loan

Comprehensive support ecosystem for startups including funding, tax benefits, compliance support, and innovation incentives to build a strong startup ecosystem in India.

1,00,000+

Recognized Startups

₹10,000Cr

Fund of Funds Corpus

12 Lakh+

Jobs Created

633

Districts Covered

Startup India Benefits

Comprehensive support package designed to help startups grow and scale their businesses.

Tax Benefits

3-year tax holiday for eligible startups

Income tax exemption for 3 consecutive years
Capital gains tax exemption
Angel tax exemption
Reduced compliance burden

Funding Support

Access to government and private funding

Fund of Funds with ₹10,000 crore corpus
Credit guarantee support
Easier access to bank loans
Venture capital connections

Innovation Focus

Support for technology and innovation

Patent filing support
IP protection assistance
R&D incentives
Technology incubation

Fast-track Process

Simplified regulatory processes

Self-certification compliance
Fast-track patent examination
Single window clearance
Reduced inspection burden

Eligibility Criteria

Check if your startup meets the requirements for Startup India recognition and benefits.

Entity Type

Private Limited Company
Registered Partnership Firm
Limited Liability Partnership

Age Requirement

Not more than 10 years from date of incorporation
7 years for biotechnology startups

Turnover Limit

Annual turnover not exceeding ₹100 crores
In any of the previous financial years

Innovation Focus

Working towards innovation/improvement of products
Scalable business model
High potential for employment generation

Funding Options

Multiple funding avenues available for recognized startups.

Fund of Funds

₹10,000 crore corpus managed by SIDBI for startup funding through AIFs

• Equity and quasi-equity funding
• Investment through registered AIFs
• Focus on innovation and scalability

Credit Guarantee

Credit guarantee support for bank loans up to ₹10 crores

• Collateral-free loans
• 80% guarantee coverage
• Simplified loan processes

Angel Investment

Angel tax exemption and investor connect programs

• Angel tax exemption
• Investor networking events
• Due diligence support

Registration Process

Simple 4-step process to get your startup recognized under Startup India.

Incorporate Entity

Online Application

Apply on Startup India portal

Document Upload

Submit required documents

Recognition

Get Startup India certificate

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Get your startup recognized and unlock a world of benefits, funding opportunities, and government support.