iStart
Funding Support
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States / UT: Rajasthan
Department: Department of Information Technology & Communication
Nodal department: Department of Information Technology & Communication
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Target beneficiaries: Entrepreneurs
Tags: Startups, Funding, Rajasthan, Entrepreneurs, Loans, Sustenance, Marketing, Commercialization, Techno Fund, Innovation, Women Startups, Green Startups
Details
The Techno Fund has been introduced to provide extensive support to potential startups in Rajasthan. This fund aims to foster the growth and overall development of startups, elevating the startup community in the state to new heights. The initiative is designed to enhance the investment infrastructure and encourage a thriving startup ecosystem. The fund allocates resources to various categories of startups, including women-led and green startups. Loans are available for a maximum period of three years with a 5% interest rate on a reducing balance, and there is no lock-in period for repayment. Additionally, the government offers a sustenance allowance of INR 10,000 per month for one year to eligible startups at the Idea/Prototype stage, along with marketing and commercialization assistance for startups at the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage.
Benefits
- - Loans with a 5% interest rate on reducing balance
- No lock-in period for loan repayment
- Sustenance allowance of INR 10,000 per month for one year for eligible startups
- Marketing/commercialization assistance of up to INR 10 lakhs for MVP stage startups
- Flexible repayment options
- Loans with a 5% interest rate on reducing balance
- No lock-in period for loan repayment
- Sustenance allowance of INR 10,000 per month for one year for eligible startups
- Marketing/commercialization assistance of up to INR 10 lakhs for MVP stage startups
- Flexible repayment options
Eligibility
Eligible startups include those at the Idea/Prototype stage and MVP stage. Women-led and green startups are specifically encouraged. All categories of entrepreneurs can apply.
Application Process
Online
Eligible startups can apply online at iStart Rajasthan. After completing the application, startups will be invited to present their ideas to the evaluation committee. Approval from the committee is required for fund disbursement.
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
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- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Proof
- Bank Account Details
- Educational Certificates (for student schemes)
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