Tamil Nadu NEEDS (New Entrepreneur cum Enterprise Development Scheme)

Open all year MSME Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu

Subsidy

25% of project cost up to ₹75 lakh, plus 3% interest subvention

What it funds: Capital subsidy and interest help for first generation entrepreneurs
Who can apply: First generation entrepreneur aged 21 to 45 (55 for special groups)
Passed plus two, degree, diploma, ITI or vocational training
Manufacturing or service project of ₹10 lakh to ₹5 crore
Own contribution 10% (5% for special groups)
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply online on the TN MSME portal under NEEDS
Best for: Idea, Prototype, Early revenue stage
Run by: State governments

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