Startups, Sept. 22 -- Launched in 2021, this scheme provides financial assistance to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market-entry and commercialisation. Eligible startups can apply for the scheme on the startup India portal.

The seed fund is disbursed to selected startups through eligible incubators across India.

>> There is a year-round 'call for applications' for incubators and startups

>> This is sector-agnostic

>> There is no mandatory physical incubation

>> This is a PAN-India startup programme

>> Startups are free to apply to three incubators at the same time.

>> Up to Rs.20 lakhs as a grant for validation of proof of Concept, prototype development, or product trials. .

>> Up to Rs.50 la...