Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (ASIIM)

Open all year Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, through VCF-SC (IFCI Venture Capital Funds) All of India

Equity

Up to ₹30 lakh as equity over three years

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Equity funding for innovative startups of SC students and young founders in incubators
Who can apply: SC or SC divyang youth with an innovative idea
Picked by a government backed or reputed incubator
Smart India Hackathon winners also qualify
CSR backed startups can be nominated
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply online on the ASIIM site with your incubator's support
Best for: Idea, Prototype, Early revenue stage
Run by: Government of India

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