MP Startup Policy 2025
₹100 Cr seed capital fund. Grants up to ₹30 L + interest subsidies + subsistence allowance.
Quick facts
- Ministry / Agency
- Government of Madhya Pradesh
- Funding
- Up to ₹30 L
- Stage
- ideation, mvp
- Sector
- Any sector
- Equity dilution
- none
- DPIIT recognition required
- No
- NRI / OCI eligibility
- Eligible if the entity is Indian-incorporated; the founder's NRI / OCI status is treated as Indian for this scheme.
Who is eligible
MP-incorporated; 47% women-led participation
How to apply
MP Startup is administered by Government of Madhya Pradesh. Applications are submitted through the official portal — there are no application fees and you do not need to go through third-party intermediaries.
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Other schemes that often pair with MP Startup or apply to a similar profile.
TANSEED + iTNT Hub
TANSEED 6.0: ₹10-15 L grant. iTNT Hub: up to ₹50 L for R&D-heavy DeepTech. ₹100 Cr Co-creation Fund. 12,000+ startups (50% women-led).
Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM)
Tiered grants: idea (₹3-5 L), MVP (₹5-7 L), market acceleration (₹10-15 L). Virtual incubation. NRI-friendly.
Karnataka ELEVATE / ELEVATE NxT
Gold-standard state programme. Up to ₹50 L one-time seed grant, zero equity. NxT: up to ₹1 Cr for Deep Tech. 1,230+ startups funded.
Telangana T-Fund / T-SEED
T-Hub is India's largest incubator. T-Fund: ₹25 L–₹1 Cr co-investment. ₹1,000 Cr FoF (Dec 2025, AI focus). Pavala Vaddi 9% subvention.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for MP Startup?+
MP-incorporated; 47% women-led participation
What is the funding amount under MP Startup?+
Up to ₹30 L. ≤₹30 L + interest subsidy
Can NRI or OCI founders apply for MP Startup?+
Eligible if the entity is Indian-incorporated; the founder's NRI / OCI status is treated as Indian for this scheme.
Does MP Startup require DPIIT recognition?+
No — DPIIT recognition is not required for MP Startup.
How do I apply for MP Startup?+
Apply through the official portal at startup.mp.gov.in. The scheme is administered by Government of Madhya Pradesh.
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