State Scheme·Telangana·Recently expanded

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.

Quick facts

Ministry / Agency: Government of Telangana
Funding: ₹25 L – ₹1 Cr
Stage: ideation, mvp, early-revenue
Sector: Any sector
Equity dilution: mixed
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

Telangana-incorporated early-stage tech

How to apply

TG T-Fund is administered by Government of Telangana. Applications are submitted through the official portal — there are no application fees and you do not need to go through third-party intermediaries.

Apply on the official portal

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Karnataka ELEVATE / ELEVATE NxT

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Funding: ₹50 L – ₹1 CrStage: ideation, prototype

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).

Funding: ₹10 L – ₹50 LStage: ideation, prototype

Maharashtra MahaFund / MSInS

₹500 Cr MahaFund + MSInS Seed Fund. India's highest IPR reimbursement: ₹2 L domestic / ₹20 L international patents.

Funding: ₹500 Cr MahaFundStage: ideation, mvp

UP Startup Policy + Fund of Funds

₹1,000 Cr Fund of Funds (SIDBI-managed). Plus seed capital, patent/IPR reimbursement, marketing support.

Funding: ₹1,000 Cr FoFStage: mvp, early-revenue

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for TG T-Fund?+

Telangana-incorporated early-stage tech

What is the funding amount under TG T-Fund?+

₹25 L – ₹1 Cr. T-Fund: ₹25 L–₹1 Cr

Can NRI or OCI founders apply for TG T-Fund?+

Eligible if the entity is Indian-incorporated; the founder's NRI / OCI status is treated as Indian for this scheme.

Does TG T-Fund require DPIIT recognition?+

No — DPIIT recognition is not required for TG T-Fund.

How do I apply for TG T-Fund?+

Apply through the official portal at t-hub.co. The scheme is administered by Government of Telangana.

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