State Government Startup Grants in India 2026: How Much You Can Get, Who Can Apply, Minimum Requirements and How to Apply

By Shuchi, FinanceChecks.com | Published 28 October 2026 | Category: Business Finance (Startup & Funding) | Reading time: about 16 minutes

Imagine Divya, a 29-year-old engineer in Hubballi who has built a low-cost soil sensor for small farmers. She has a working prototype, 12 pilot customers and no money for the next stage. Her cousin in Lucknow tells her that Uttar Pradesh pays startups ₹20,000 a month. A friend in Chennai says Tamil Nadu gives ₹15 lakh to women-led startups. A forum post claims Karnataka gives ₹50 lakh with no equity.

All three statements are partly true, and each comes with conditions that nobody mentions in a forum post. Divya’s problem is not a shortage of schemes. India has more than 30 state startup policies, each with different amounts, eligibility rules, sector priorities and application windows. The real problem is knowing which scheme fits her stage, her sector and her location, and what she needs to have ready before she applies.

This guide walks through the major state schemes as of late October 2026, how much money is on offer, whether it is a grant, a loan or an equity-linked grant, who can apply, the minimum requirements most schemes share, and how to apply step by step. I have flagged where sources disagree, because this is a field where headline numbers and fine print often differ.

Quick Answer

State startup support in India ranges from small seed grants of ₹3 lakh to ₹10 lakh (Kerala, Haryana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh) to large grants of up to ₹50 lakh (Karnataka’s ELEVATE), up to ₹1 crore for deep tech (Karnataka’s ELEVATE NxT), up to ₹30 lakh plus extras (Gujarat) and a layered package in Uttar Pradesh’s new 2026 policy that includes a ₹20,000 monthly allowance, a prototype grant, seed capital and a matching grant of up to ₹5 crore. Tamil Nadu’s TANSEED is an equity-linked grant with a 3 percent stake, and Bihar’s seed support is an interest-free loan, so not every scheme is free money. Most schemes require a registered company or LLP based in that state, DPIIT recognition, an innovative product and a clean compliance record. Applications are online, in fixed windows, with screening, a pitch and milestone-based payments. Karnataka’s ELEVATE NxT and ELEVATE Minorities calls close on 13 November 2026 at 5 pm.

About This Guide

This article is written by the editorial desk of FinanceChecks.com, an independent Indian personal finance and business publication, for founders and early-stage entrepreneurs. It draws on a Lok Sabha reply dated 21 July 2026 on the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, official state portals and press releases (Uttar Pradesh Startup Mission, Kerala Startup Mission, StartupTN, Karnataka’s ELEVATE announcements, the Maharashtra Cabinet policy release, Startup India’s state pages) and recent reports. Scheme amounts and windows change often, and several figures differ across sources, so I have said so where it matters. Confirm everything on the official portal before applying. We are not a grant consultant, charge nothing for this guide and do not process applications. This is educational content and not legal or financial advice.

The Central Scheme to Know First

Before looking at states, know the national scheme that most state rules refer to. The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) gives eligible early-stage startups up to ₹20 lakh as a grant for proof of concept, prototype development or product trials, and up to ₹50 lakh through convertible debentures, debt or debt-linked instruments for market entry, commercialisation or scaling up. Money flows through selected incubators in milestone-based instalments. According to the Lok Sabha reply of 21 July 2026, 219 operational incubators had been selected with approved funding of ₹945 crore, and 4,245 startups had been selected for support as of 30 June 2026. A startup should not have received more than ₹10 lakh of monetary support under any other central or state scheme.

On the question I raised in an earlier post about whether SISFS is open, the government’s reply says the scheme was recently given an extension to facilitate disbursement of committed funds. That does not tell us whether new applications are being accepted, so check the SISFS portal before planning around it.

State-by-State Comparison

State	Main scheme	Amount	Type	Best suited for
Karnataka	ELEVATE (General, Shakti, Unnati, Aspire)	Up to ₹50 lakh	One-time grant-in-aid	Early-stage startups, women-led, SC/ST-led, outside Bengaluru
Karnataka	ELEVATE NxT 2026-27	Up to ₹1 crore	Equity-free grant	Deep-tech startups
Karnataka	ELEVATE Minorities 2026	Up to ₹50 lakh	One-time grant	Startups led by minority entrepreneurs
Kerala	KSUM Innovation Grants	₹3 lakh to ₹30 lakh depending on stage	Grants with margin money in some cases	Technology product startups
Tamil Nadu	TANSEED 8.0	₹10 lakh, or ₹15 lakh for green tech, rural impact and women-led	Equity-linked grant (3 percent stake)	Startups registered in Tamil Nadu
Gujarat	Scheme for Assistance for Startups/Innovation	Up to ₹30 lakh seed support, plus up to ₹10 lakh for high social impact	Grant plus monthly allowance	Startups with operations in Gujarat
Maharashtra	Startup, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Policy 2025	Pilot work orders up to ₹25 lakh a year, CM Maha Fund loans of ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh	Work orders, loans, funds	Startups selected via Startup Week, grassroots entrepreneurs
Uttar Pradesh	Startup Policy 2026	₹20,000 a month, prototype grant up to ₹10 lakh, seed up to ₹15 lakh, matching grant up to ₹5 crore	Grants, allowance, matching grant	DPIIT-recognised startups registered on StartInUP
Telangana	TSIC grants, T-Fund, WE Hub	Small prototype and pilot grants, larger T-Fund support (figures vary)	Grants and co-investment	Hyderabad ecosystem, women founders
Haryana	Haryana State Startup Policy 2022-27	Seed up to ₹10 lakh, plus rent, patent, SGST and cloud support	Grant and reimbursements	Sector-agnostic Haryana startups
Punjab	Startup Policy 2026-31	Seed grant up to ₹5 lakh	Seed grant	Punjab-based early-stage startups
Rajasthan	iStart Rajasthan	Ideation grant up to ₹2.4 lakh, scale-up fund up to ₹2 crore	Grant and soft debt convertible to grant	Early-stage and scale-up startups
Bihar	Bihar Startup Policy 2022-27	Up to ₹10 lakh	Interest-free loan for 10 years	Bihar-based startups
Chhattisgarh	Seed Fund Assistance (Policy 2025-2030)	Up to ₹10 lakh for an MVP	Seed funding	Early-stage startups building an MVP

State Details: Amounts, Who Can Apply and Where

Karnataka: ELEVATE, ELEVATE NxT and ELEVATE Minorities

Karnataka has the most established state grant programme. ELEVATE offers a one-time grant of up to ₹50 lakh to build prototypes, validate proof of concept and scale promising ideas. The 25th call opened on 25 May 2026 and ran four tracks at once: ELEVATE General for startups in all sectors, ELEVATE Shakti for ventures with at least 51 percent women ownership, ELEVATE Unnati for SC/ST founders and ELEVATE Aspire for startups in Tier 2 and Tier 3 regions. Over its first decade, ELEVATE committed about ₹292.57 crore in grants, with women-led ventures receiving about ₹77 crore and startups from outside Bengaluru about ₹103 crore.

Two calls are open right now. ELEVATE NxT 2026-27 offers up to ₹1 crore as equity-free grant-in-aid for deep-tech startups, run by the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society. ELEVATE Minorities 2026 offers up to ₹50 lakh to Karnataka startups led by minority entrepreneurs, where at least one director or partner belongs to the Muslim, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh or Parsi community and minority members hold at least 51 percent of the equity, according to a grants tracker. Applications for both close on 13 November 2026 at 5 pm, online only, through the official ELEVATE portal. The selection process includes eligibility and document checks, a jury assessment, an in-person pitch and a Grand Finale. Documents listed for NxT include the certificate of incorporation, a startup affidavit, a CA revenue certificate and a CA-certified shareholding pattern. The Startup Karnataka helpline is 080-22231007.

A note on a related scheme: Karnataka’s separate Beyond Bengaluru Seed Fund of ₹75 crore is equity investment, not a grant.

Kerala: KSUM Innovation Grants

Kerala Startup Mission runs a ladder of grants. According to the official grants portal, these include the Idea Grant up to ₹3 lakh, the Productisation Grant up to ₹7 lakh (listed at up to ₹12 lakh for women or transgender-led startups with 51 percent share), the Market Acceleration Grant up to ₹10 lakh, the Scale-up Grant up to ₹15 lakh and an R&D grant up to ₹30 lakh. One tracker lists the women-led productisation limit differently, so confirm it on the portal.

Eligibility points: the startup must be registered with a KSUM Unique ID, and for Productisation it should be a Private Limited, LLP or OPC, active with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, with an innovative technology product at the development stage. Only innovative technology products are considered. Startups that have taken an earlier grant can claim only the balance of the limit, and margin money applies: reports say 20 percent of the approved grant for Productisation at the second tranche and 50 percent for Scale-up. Reports list a 31 December 2026 deadline for the Productisation and Scale-up calls. Apply at grants.startupmission.in.

Tamil Nadu: TANSEED

Tamil Nadu’s TANSEED offers ₹10 lakh for most startups and ₹15 lakh for green technology, rural impact and women-led startups. The important fine print is in the name: it is a “support equity-linked grant”. StartupTN takes a 3 percent support stake and provides a one-year accelerator programme with mentorship, networking and delegations. Many trackers describe TANSEED as equity-free, which is not accurate. Eligible applicants must be registered in Tamil Nadu, enrolled with StartupTN and recognised by DPIIT, and should not have dues with any government body. TANSEED is not meant for Indian subsidiaries of multinationals, and an older FAQ says seed grants are not generally given to service startups working in trade and commerce.

TANSEED 8.0 accepted applications from 6 to 20 December 2025, and one tracker lists it as closed from 30 January 2026, so watch startuptn.in for the next edition. The state also describes a Special Seed Grant of up to ₹5 lakh for physically challenged and transgender founders, and a Tamil Nadu Space Tech Fund of ₹10 crore with milestone-based assistance up to ₹50 lakh on a 1:1 match with external investors.

Gujarat

Under the Scheme for Assistance for Startups/Innovation in the Gujarat Industrial Policy, eligible startups can receive up to ₹30 lakh as seed support for prototype development, market research, testing, trials and event participation, plus up to ₹10 lakh more if they have significant social impact. They can also receive a sustenance allowance of up to ₹20,000 a month for one year (₹25,000 if at least one co-founder is a woman), up to ₹1 lakh for soft-skills training and up to ₹3 lakh to join a recognised accelerator.

Eligibility: registered as an LLP, partnership or Private Limited company, with substantial operations in Gujarat, and the founder should not be a promoter or holder of more than 10 percent in another startup. Startups using other Gujarat startup schemes are ineligible, except those under the Student Startup and Innovation Policy. For student teams, SSIP 2.0’s Startup Srujan Seed Support offers ₹2.5 lakh to ₹10 lakh and requires at least one student co-founder. iCreate’s Pro-Fund Gateway lists prototype and proof-of-concept support of up to ₹30 lakh. Gujarat has been revising its industrial policies, so check the Industries Commissionerate for the current terms.

Maharashtra

Maharashtra’s Startup, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Policy 2025, approved by the Cabinet on 5 August 2025, works differently from a plain seed grant. Startups selected through Maharashtra Startup Week can receive pilot work orders from government departments of up to ₹25 lakh, with 50 startups shortlisted a year. The CM Maha Fund has a corpus of ₹500 crore over five years, with loans of ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh for grassroots entrepreneurs through financial institutions, and the policy also plans loans against confirmed work orders, a venture fund for deep tech and women-led startups, and incubation centres with funding support of up to ₹5 crore each. All schemes are routed through the Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS). Older articles quote work orders of ₹15 lakh from an earlier policy, so use the newer ₹25 lakh figure and check msins.in for each call.

Uttar Pradesh

The Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026, approved by the state Cabinet on 6 July 2026, is among the most generous on paper. Per the official Invest UP and UP Startup Mission pages, it offers a sustenance allowance of ₹20,000 a month for up to two years, a prototype grant of up to ₹10 lakh, seed capital of up to ₹15 lakh, and a matching grant of up to ₹5 crore (50 percent of funds raised from recognised institutions, with a minimum raise of ₹2 crore). Women-led, divyangjan-led, EWS-led and transgender-led startups, startups in Purvanchal and Bundelkhand, and startups in agritech, circular economy, rural impact, waste management, sustainability, renewable energy and climate change get an additional 50 percent on seed and prototype grants. Other provisions include reimbursement of up to ₹2 crore for patents and certifications and, according to the mission, a 4 percent interest subsidy on loans up to ₹2 crore.

For deep-tech startups, the policy offers enhanced grants, a 40 percent matching grant on verified R&D costs and patient capital of up to ₹40 crore per startup. One news report quotes a higher ₹100 crore for patient capital, so rely on the mission’s published figures. There is also a ₹1,000 crore fund of funds and a ₹400 crore corpus fund. To receive incentives, startups must be recognised by DPIIT and registered on the StartInUP portal.

Telangana

Telangana runs several tracks. The Telangana State Innovation Cell supports grassroots startups with prototype, pilot or seed grants, and one analysis puts these at small amounts of roughly ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakh. T-Fund and T-Hub offer larger co-investment and acceleration support, with one tracker listing ₹25 lakh to ₹1 crore, and WE Hub supports women founders. Amounts differ widely between sources, so treat all figures as indicative, and check startup.telangana.gov.in and the T-Hub site for live programmes.

Haryana and Punjab

Haryana’s State Startup Policy 2022-27 is sector-agnostic and offers seed funding of up to ₹10 lakh, reimbursement of 30 percent of lease rental (45 percent for women-only teams) up to ₹5 lakh for a year, patent support of up to ₹3 lakh for a domestic patent and ₹10 lakh for an international one, reimbursement of 50 percent of net SGST for seven years (subject to a cap), and 75 percent cloud-computing reimbursement. Punjab’s Startup Policy 2026-31 lists a seed grant of up to ₹5 lakh, up from ₹3 lakh in the older policy that still appears on some official pages.

Rajasthan

iStart Rajasthan, under the Rajasthan Startup Policy 2022, offers an ideation grant of up to ₹2.4 lakh at the pre-seed stage, a viability grant for seed-stage startups and a scale-up fund of up to 50 percent of the amount raised as debt that can be converted into a grant on performance. One policy review adds soft debt of up to ₹2 crore, matching equity of up to ₹5 crore through a state-backed fund and a ₹60,000 bonus for startups where women hold more than 50 percent of the equity. Apply through istart.rajasthan.gov.in.

Bihar and Chhattisgarh

Bihar’s Startup Policy 2022-27 provides seed support of up to ₹10 lakh, but according to Startup India’s policy page it is provided as an interest-free loan for 10 years, based on an assessment by a rating agency. It is not a grant. Chhattisgarh’s Innovation and Startup Promotion Policy 2025-2030 provides seed funding of up to ₹10 lakh to build a minimum viable product, as described in the Lok Sabha reply.

Other states

Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam, Delhi (where a startup policy has been in draft) and the northeastern states also run schemes.

Which Sectors Get Priority?

Sector or group	Where support is stronger
Deep tech, AI, semiconductors, quantum, robotics, advanced materials	Karnataka (ELEVATE NxT), Uttar Pradesh (enhanced grants, patient capital), Maharashtra (venture fund)
Green tech, rural impact	Tamil Nadu (₹15 lakh TANSEED), Uttar Pradesh (extra 50 percent)
Women-led startups	Karnataka (Shakti), Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Haryana (higher rent subsidy), Rajasthan (bonus), Telangana (WE Hub), Uttar Pradesh
SC/ST founders	Karnataka (Unnati)
Minority-led startups	Karnataka (Minorities)
Tier 2 and Tier 3 regions	Karnataka (Aspire), Uttar Pradesh (Purvanchal and Bundelkhand)
Space tech	Tamil Nadu (Space Tech Fund)
Student founders	Gujarat (SSIP 2.0), Kerala
Technology product startups	Kerala (innovative technology products only)
Sector-agnostic	Haryana, Gujarat, Punjab

Minimum Requirements Most State Schemes Share

Each state has its own rule book, but these conditions appear again and again.

1. A proper legal entity. Most schemes want a Private Limited company or an LLP, and some accept a registered partnership. Sole proprietors and unregistered individuals are generally not eligible for grants, though some programmes, such as Kerala’s Idea Grant stage, let innovators apply first and incorporate before disbursal.
2. DPIIT recognition. Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh require it, and SISFS does too. It is free and a good idea even if a state does not require it.
3. Registration in the state. Your company should be registered, or headquartered, in the state, and some schemes ask you to continue operations there after the grant. Startups registered elsewhere are generally not eligible unless they agree to relocate their headquarters.
4. An innovative product. Several schemes expect a technology or innovation base. Kerala considers only innovative technology products, and Tamil Nadu has said seed grants are not generally given to service startups in trade and commerce.
5. The right stage. Seed grants target idea, prototype or MVP stages. Scale-up grants need early revenue or market validation. Check how old your startup can be: many schemes cap age to a few years for seed support.
6. No double dipping. SISFS bars startups that have received more than ₹10 lakh of other government support. Gujarat excludes those using other state startup schemes, with a student-policy exception.
7. Clean compliance. Tamil Nadu requires no dues with any government department. Expect to show up-to-date ROC filings, GST returns where applicable, and a bank account in the company’s name.
8. Founder rules for special tracks. For example, Karnataka’s Shakti track needs at least 51 percent women ownership, Unnati targets SC/ST founders and Minorities needs minority holding of at least 51 percent.
9. Skin in the game. Some schemes ask for margin money. Kerala’s reported 20 percent and 50 percent margin money requirements for later tranches are examples.

Documents to Keep Ready

Prepare these before an application window opens, because windows can be as short as two weeks.

1. Certificate of incorporation and company PAN
2. DPIIT recognition certificate
3. State startup registration, such as the KSUM Unique ID, StartInUP registration or StartupTN enrolment
4. Pitch deck and a short business plan with milestones and a budget
5. Prototype or product details, demo video or pilot evidence
6. CA-certified revenue statement and shareholding pattern (Karnataka lists these for NxT), plus a startup affidavit
7. Founder identity and address proof, and bank details
8. Evidence of intellectual property or technology claims, where relevant
9. Proof of operations in the state (rent agreement, utility bill)
10. Declaration of any other government support received

How to Apply: A Step-by-Step Process

1. Match your stage and sector. Use the tables above to shortlist two or three schemes.
2. Fix the basics first. Incorporate, get DPIIT recognition and register on the state startup portal.
3. Read the official guidelines. Find the current call on the state portal, not on a third-party site, and note the eligibility conditions, dates and documents.
4. Prepare a tight application. Explain the problem, the product, the traction, what you will do with the money and how you will measure milestones.
5. Submit online within the window. Most calls are online only and have a hard deadline.
6. Expect screening and a pitch. Typical steps are an eligibility and document check, jury evaluation, an in-person or virtual pitch and a final round.
7. Receive the sanction and agreement. Read the terms carefully, including any equity-linked element, margin money, reporting and clawback conditions.
8. Claim in milestones. Money is usually paid in tranches against milestones and a utilisation certificate, so keep clean records and receipts.

A Quick Readiness Check

Answer these before you apply.

1. Is my company incorporated as a Private Limited, LLP or registered partnership?
2. Do I have DPIIT recognition?
3. Am I registered, and operating, in the state offering the scheme?
4. Is my product innovative, and is my stage a fit for this scheme?
5. Have I received other government support, and if so, how much?
6. Are my ROC and tax filings up to date?
7. Can I explain what I will do with the money and what milestones I will hit?
8. Do I understand whether this is a grant, an equity-linked grant or a loan?

If you cannot say yes to the first four, fix those before the next call opens.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

The common mistakes are assuming every scheme is equity-free (TANSEED takes a 3 percent stake, and Bihar’s seed support is a loan), relying on old numbers from blogs, applying to a state where you do not operate, missing short windows, mixing up grants that cannot be combined, submitting weak documents, and spending grant money on items that the sanction does not allow.

Another important one is falling for middlemen. Grant and funding scams spike whenever a scheme is announced. State calls are free to apply to, so be wary of any agent who asks for a fee to guarantee a grant, asks you to transfer money for “processing”, or sends you a link that does not belong to the official state portal. Check the web address, call the official helpline and apply only through the state portal. If you have been cheated, report it on the national cyber crime helpline 1930.

My Take

I think state grants are the most underused source of money for Indian founders, and also the most misunderstood. People chase the biggest headline number, usually Karnataka’s ₹50 lakh or UP’s ₹5 crore, without asking whether their startup meets the entry conditions. A small ₹3 lakh or ₹7 lakh Kerala grant that you can actually win is worth more than a ₹50 lakh grant that your sector or stage does not qualify for.

My advice is to pick your state for your business reasons first, and then use that state’s schemes. Moving a company just to chase a grant often costs more than the grant is worth. But if you are choosing where to incorporate, compare the support on offer, the quality of the incubators and your customers’ location together.

Last, treat grants as a bridge, not a plan. They fund a prototype or a pilot. They will not replace paying customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which state gives the highest startup grant in India? Karnataka offers the highest direct grants, with ELEVATE giving up to ₹50 lakh and ELEVATE NxT up to ₹1 crore for deep tech. Uttar Pradesh’s 2026 policy offers matching grants of up to ₹5 crore and deep-tech patient capital of up to ₹40 crore, but those depend on funds raised and eligibility.

2. Are state startup grants equity-free? Some are, such as Karnataka’s ELEVATE NxT, but not all. Tamil Nadu’s TANSEED is an equity-linked grant with a 3 percent support stake, Bihar’s seed support is an interest-free loan, and funds like Karnataka’s Beyond Bengaluru Seed Fund make equity investments. Always check the type before accepting.

3. Who can apply for state startup grants? Generally startups registered as a Private Limited company, LLP or registered partnership, based in the state, usually with DPIIT recognition, an innovative product and a clean compliance record. Special tracks have extra rules for women-led, SC/ST-led and minority-led startups.

4. Is DPIIT recognition mandatory? Many schemes need it, including Tamil Nadu’s TANSEED, Uttar Pradesh’s policy and SISFS. Even where it is not mandatory, recognition is free and widely expected.

5. How much does the Kerala Startup Mission give? KSUM’s innovation grants run from ₹3 lakh for the Idea Grant to ₹7 lakh for Productisation, ₹10 lakh for Market Acceleration, ₹15 lakh for Scale-up and up to ₹30 lakh for R&D, with higher limits and margin money rules in some cases. Check grants.startupmission.in for current terms.

6. What is the deadline for Karnataka’s ELEVATE NxT and Minorities calls? Applications for ELEVATE NxT 2026-27 and ELEVATE Minorities 2026 close on 13 November 2026 at 5 pm, through the official ELEVATE portal.

7. Can I take both a state grant and the central SISFS? Often yes, but there are limits. SISFS says a startup should not have received more than ₹10 lakh of monetary support under any other central or state scheme, and Gujarat does not allow its startup scheme to be combined with other Gujarat startup schemes (except SSIP). Read each scheme’s overlap rule.

8. Is the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme still open? The government told the Lok Sabha on 21 July 2026 that the scheme recently received an extension for disbursing committed funds, and that 4,245 startups had been selected by 30 June 2026. It did not say whether fresh applications are open, so check the SISFS portal.

9. How long does it take to get state grant money? It varies by scheme. Most involve a screening, a pitch, a sanction and then milestone-based tranches, which can take several months from application to the first payment. Plan your cash flow accordingly.

10. Do I have to pay anyone to apply for a startup grant? State calls are generally free to apply to through the official portal. Be very careful with agents who charge fees or promise a guaranteed grant, and report suspected fraud on 1930.

Disclaimer

This article is for general information and education only. It is not legal, financial or tax advice, and it does not guarantee that any startup will qualify for or receive any grant. Scheme amounts, eligibility rules and application windows change often, several figures differ across sources, and some states have newer policies than the ones described. Verify all details on the official state or central portal before applying. FinanceChecks.com is not affiliated with any government agency.

Sources Consulted

Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 323, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, answered 21 July 2026, on the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme. Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026 pages on Invest UP and the UP Startup Mission portal. Karnataka ELEVATE announcements as reported by YourStory, Entrepreneur India, The South First and New Kerala (April to October 2026), and the Vikaspedia summary of ELEVATE NxT. Kerala Startup Mission grants portal (grants.startupmission.in) and call notices. StartupTN and Tamil Nadu government press releases on TANSEED and Dinamalar and Entrepreneur India reports on TANSEED 8.0. Gujarat Industries Commissionerate scheme summary. PTI report on the Maharashtra Startup, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Policy 2025. Startup India’s Bihar state policy page. Digital Startup India’s comparison of Haryana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka policies (30 September 2026). Startup India State Startup Ranking 2026 reports for Rajasthan and Telangana. Comparison trackers from StartupGrants India and IncorpX, used only where they matched at least one official source.