Sikkim Annual Entrepreneurship Challenge

Closed Commerce and Industries Department, Government of Sikkim Sikkim

Grant

₹4 lakh each for the top 10, ₹2 lakh each for the next 10

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What it funds: Yearly challenge selecting 20 startups for grants and incubation
Who can apply: Startup recognised by the Sikkim Commerce and Industries Department
At least 51% owned by a Sikkim Certificate of Identification (COI) holder
DPIIT recognised, or under 10 years old (15 for biotech) with turnover under ₹100 crore
When you can apply: ClosedNo new call announced yet
How to apply: Watch Commerce and Industries Department notices for the annual challenge call
Best for: Idea, Prototype stage
Run by: State governments

Open now for the same stage

Sikkim Start-up Establishment GrantUp to ₹1 lakh, one time Closed
Sikkim Start-up Inclusive Employment Incentive₹2 lakh a year for up to 5 years; 50% more in rural areas Closed
Sikkim Start-up Local Employment Incentive₹1 lakh a year for 5 years; 50% more in rural areas Closed
Sikkim Start-up Marketing and Networking Event Reimbursement50% of costs, up to ₹1 lakh (India) or ₹3 lakh (abroad) a year Closed
Sikkim Start-up Patent Filing Reimbursement100% of costs, up to ₹3 lakh (domestic) and ₹6 lakh (international) Closed
Sikkim Start-up Quality Certification Reimbursement50% of certification fees, up to ₹3 lakh Closed

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