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PART 2 OF 3 · INDIA NON-DILUTIVE FUNDING DATABASE
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PRE-REVENUE FOUNDERS
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Before you give away 20%. Check this first.
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By @not.so.finance | Harshil Kayada |
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WHAT'S IN THIS FILE
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🏛️ Central GovernmentSISFS, BIRAC BIG, SAMRIDH, 80IAC, MUDRA, Stand-Up India, NIDHI7 programs
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🗺️ State ProgramsElevate Karnataka, KSUM Kerala, Startup Gujarat, StartupTN, MahaFund, MP Fund6 programs
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🎓 University & AcademicSINE IIT-B, FITT IIT-D, IIT Madras, SIIC IIT Kanpur, Amrita TBI, IIML EIC6 programs
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🏗️ IncubatorsVillgro, Venture Center, BITS TBI, NSRCEL, C-CAMP5 programs
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🤝 NGOs & Social ImpactGIZ India, BIRAC Bio-Saarthi (LIVE till Mar 24)2 programs
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🏆 Competitions & AwardsNXP Challenge (LIVE Mar 20), Blockchain India Challenge, Villgro Awards3 programs
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HOW TO USE
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₹945 Cr corpus behind SISFSApply through any of 300+ DPIIT-approved incubators. This is the single most important scheme for pre-revenue founders.
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Stack SISFS + BIRAC if biotechIf you're in biotech, you can apply for SISFS via your incubator AND BIRAC BIG separately. Two non-dilutive sources simultaneously.
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Check 3 live opportunitiesNXP Challenge (Mar 20), IIML EIC AgriTech (Mar 21), Bio-Saarthi BIRAC (Mar 24) — all closing this week.
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80IAC is a hidden runway extender100% tax exemption for 3 years. Every rupee saved in tax is a rupee you don't need to raise. Apply right after DPIIT recognition.
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Verified as of March 2025. Always check official portals before applying. Not legal or financial advice.
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