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SC/ST Startup Fund (TN)

Administering Body: StartupTN
Official Financial Benefit / Grant CeilingsAudit Status: HIGH_CONFIDENCE
Equity fund support from the total corpus of Rs. 60.80 crores

Source Trust & Audit Verification

Last Verified: October 2026
Provider ClassificationInstitutional VerifiedVerified SIDBI, IIT, IIM, accredited incubator or apex institutional entity.
Lifecycle / Application StatusRolling (Ongoing Application)Open for rolling or active cohort submissions.
Official Portal Linkstartuptn.inDirect institutional portal for submission
Data Completeness Score81% VerifiedCross-referenced against published nodal guidelines

Fee Structure & Cost Transparency

Not Stated by Source

To protect founders from predatory consulting claims, official statutory fees and optional advisory fees are strictly segregated below. Fee information reflects what is published on the official source.

Official Application FeeFee not stated on the official sourceOfficial source does not state an application fee. Verify on the portal.
Official Processing / Participation FeeProcessing fee not stated on the official sourceVerify processing/participation fees on the official portal
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Optional Advisory RetainerOptional Advisory Retainer: Rs. 10,000 + 18% GSTThird-party documentation assistance (Strictly Optional)
Advisory Transparency Notice: Any external consulting or legal retainer fees are completely optional services provided by third-party advisors. You can always apply directly through the official government or institutional portal. Where the official source does not state an application fee, we report “Not Stated” rather than assuming free — always verify on the official portal.

Documented Eligibility Requirements

Official Policy Extract
DPIIT Recognized Startup, Reg Partnership, LLP, Pvt Ltd More than 50% of equity belongs to the SC/ST community Domiciled and operational in Tamil Nadu

Target Industry Sectors

All Sectors

Specific sector scope: All Sectors

StartupLok Independent Analysis & Practical Considerations

Is This Opportunity Right For Your Startup?

Who Is Most Likely To Qualify

Entities with DPIIT incorporation vintage within 5–7 years, clean director CIBIL records, and working prototypes (TRL 4+) addressing documented sectoral priority areas.

Important Compliance Caveats

Institutional grants are milestone-disbursed against audited milestones. Ensure audited financial statements, promoter equity capitalization tables, and utility bills are in order before submitting.

Official Application Portal

Applications must be submitted directly through the designated institutional website:

Open Official Portalhttps://startuptn.in/sc-st-fund

Frequently Asked Questions (SC/ST Startup Fund (TN))

What is the official funding benefit under SC/ST Startup Fund (TN)?

Equity fund support from the total corpus of Rs. 60.80 crores

Who is eligible to apply for SC/ST Startup Fund (TN)?

DPIIT Recognized Startup, Reg Partnership, LLP, Pvt Ltd More than 50% of equity belongs to the SC/ST community Domiciled and operational in Tamil Nadu

What is the current application deadline for SC/ST Startup Fund (TN)?

The application timeline is recorded as: Rolling basis. Status: ROLLING.

How do I submit an application for SC/ST Startup Fund (TN)?

Official applications must be filed through: https://startuptn.in/sc-st-fund.

Is there an official application fee for SC/ST Startup Fund (TN)?

No. The official administering body charges ₹0 (Free / No Official Fee) to apply. Direct discovery and official source access on StartupLok is 100% free.

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Scheme Specifications

Lifecycle Status:Rolling (Ongoing Application)
Source Authority:Institutional Verified
Funding Type:Equity
Territory:Tamil Nadu
Deadline:Rolling basis
Official Fee:Fee not stated on the official source
Last Verified:October 2026

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