National Startup Awards

Closes 20 Nov 2026 DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry All of India

Prize

₹10 lakh to one winner in each category

What it funds: Recognition and cash award for top startups in each category, with handholding support
Who can apply: DPIIT recognised startup under 10 years old
Product or service already in the market
Registered on BHASKAR; past winners cannot apply
When you can apply: Closes 20 Nov 2026
How to apply: Apply on the Startup India portal
Best for: Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: Government of India

NIDHI Entrepreneur in Residence (NIDHI EIR)₹10,000 to ₹30,000 a month for up to 12 months Open all year
NIDHI PRAYAS 2.0Up to ₹20 lakh through a PRAYAS Centre; up to ₹40 lakh through an Advance PRAYAS Centre Opening soon
NIDHI Seed Support Programme (NIDHI SSP)Up to ₹1 crore per startup Open all year
Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)Up to ₹20 lakh: Shishu ₹50,000, Kishor ₹5 lakh, Tarun ₹10 lakh, Tarun Plus ₹20 lakh Open all year
Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)15% to 35% of a project up to ₹50 lakh (₹20 lakh for services) Open all year
Promoting Innovations in Individuals, Startups and MSMEs (PRISM)Up to ₹20 lakh (Phase I); up to ₹50 lakh (Phase II) Open all year