International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)

IFSCA FinTech Incentive Scheme

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Stage: Prototype to market
Indicative amount: ₹15 lakh–₹50 lakh across grant types

What it is for

Builds a world-class FinTech hub at GIFT City by providing grants to fintech entities innovating within the IFSC.

Who can apply

Indian and foreign fintech entities/accelerators in IFSCA's Sandbox, a bridge arrangement, or an acknowledged accelerator programme.

What you get

Grants up to ₹75 lakh depending on category.

How to apply

Generally requires first being accepted into an IFSCA Sandbox, bridge arrangement, or accelerator programme.

Best suited for

A fintech startup building for cross-border financial services at GIFT City.

Official links

IFSCA — FinTech page https://ifsca.gov.in/Pages/Contents/FinTech
IFSCA FinTech FAQs https://www.ifsca.gov.in/Pages/Contents/Fintech_FAQs

Summarised from official sources, last reviewed 2026-09-07. Amounts and eligibility are indicative — always confirm against the live scheme guideline before acting.