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IN-SPACe, Department of Space

IN-SPACe Seed Fund Scheme

GRANTSTARTUP-SPECIFIC
Stage
Seed
Indicative amount
₹50 lakh–₹1 cr

What it is for

Gives early-stage Indian space-tech startups first financial support to demonstrate a novel idea.

Who can apply

Early-stage Indian space-tech startups and MSEs with innovative ideas across the space value chain.

What you get

Grant up to ₹1 crore per startup, milestone-based across 3+ instalments, plus discounted DOS/ISRO facility access.

How to apply

Apply through IN-SPACe's official seed fund process.

Best suited for

An early-stage Indian space-tech founder with a novel product idea needing first-money-in support.

Official links

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