TANSEED (Tamil Nadu Startup Seed Grant Fund)

Closed StartupTN (Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission) Tamil Nadu

Grant plus other support

Up to ₹10 lakh; up to ₹15 lakh for green tech, rural impact and women led startups (StartupTN takes a 3% stake)

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What it funds: Seed funding plus a one year accelerator for early Tamil Nadu startups
Who can apply: Startup registered in Tamil Nadu
Registered on the StartupTN portal
DPIIT recognition usually expected
When you can apply: ClosedNo new call announced yet. Recent editions opened about once a year
How to apply: Apply on the StartupTN portal when a TANSEED edition opens; shortlisted startups pitch to a jury
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue stage
Run by: State governments

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