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Startup India — Export Readiness Grant

Startup India (DPIIT)

Overview

Grant type: Grant
Funding: Cash
Deadline: Rolling applications
Stage: Growth, Scale-up
Location: All India
Industries: Manufacturing, Consumer, Technology, E-commerce

About this grant

This grant supports the cost of international product certifications, IP protection in target markets, participation in global trade fairs and initial export logistics for Indian startups with a validated domestic product.

Eligibility

Company: DPIIT-recognised startup with a market-ready product and ₹20 Lakh+ domestic revenue.
Location: India.
Revenue: From 2000000

Company

DPIIT-recognised with a product suitable for export.

Revenue

At least ₹20 Lakh of domestic revenue.

Benefits

Reimbursement-style grant up to ₹18 Lakh for certification and market entry
Support for trade-fair participation
Export advisory from partner agencies

How to apply

Apply with an export plan and quotes for certification costs
Approval of the eligible cost heads
Incur costs and claim reimbursement against invoices

Required documents

✓DPIIT recognition
✓Domestic revenue evidence
✓Target-market and certification plan

Important dates

Opens: —
Deadline: Rolling
Results expected: —

Restrictions

Only pre-approved cost heads are reimbursable; retrospective claims are not accepted.

About Startup India (DPIIT)

The Government of India's flagship initiative under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, supporting DPIIT-recognised startups with funding, tax benefits and compliance support.

Grant amount

Up to ₹18 Lakh

RollingRolling applications

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