Startup India Initiative#
About Startup India#
Launched in 2016 to build a strong startup ecosystem in India.
Key Pillars#
- Simplification and Handholding
- Funding Support and Incentives
- Industry-Academia Partnership
- Promotion of Entrepreneurship
Government Schemes#
1. Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
- ₹20 lakh per startup
- For idea to product stage
2. Credit Guarantee Fund
- Guarantee for bank loans
- No collateral required
3. Fund of Funds
- ₹10,000 crore corpus
- For venture capital
4. Tax Benefits
- 3-year tax holiday
- Capital gains exemption
- Professional tax exemption
Infrastructure Support#
Incubators
- 200+ recognized incubators
- Government grants
- Mentorship programs
Accelerators
- Scale-up programs
- Corporate partnerships
- Demo days
Regulatory Changes#
- Startup panel in SEBI
- Easy winding up
- Angel tax exemption
- SARAL filings
Success Stories#
- 1 lakh+ registered startups
- 110+ unicorns
- Job creation
- Innovation in various sectors