Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Tribes (VCF-ST)

Open all year Ministry of Tribal Affairs, managed by IFCI Venture Capital Funds All of India

Loan

₹10 lakh to ₹5 crore at 4% a year (3.75% for women)

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Low interest debt and some equity for ST owned companies and startups
Who can apply: At least 51% held by ST entrepreneurs with control
Held for 6 months (12 months above ₹50 lakh)
Incubator startups can get ₹10 lakh a year for 3 years
Covers up to 75% of project cost
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Apply online on the VCF-ST website
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: Government of India

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