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Seed Fund (BR)

Administering Body: Department Of Industries, Govt. Of Bihar
Official Financial Benefit / Grant CeilingsAudit Status: VERIFIED
Seed Funding: Up to INR 10 Lakhs per Start-up as an interest-free loan for 10 years.

Source Trust & Audit Verification

Last Verified: October 2026
Provider ClassificationGovernment Verified (State)Verified State Government nodal agency or state innovation mission.
Lifecycle / Application StatusRolling (Ongoing Application)Open for rolling or active cohort submissions.
Official Portal Linkstartup.bihar.gov.inDirect institutional portal for submission
Data Completeness Score100% 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: INR 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
Registered Partnership, LLP or Private Limited The entity must be incorporated or registered in Bihar Up to 10 years from the date of incorporation/registration

Target Industry Sectors

All Sectors

Specific sector scope: All Sector

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://startup.bihar.gov.in/static/media/Bihar%20Start%20Up%20Policy%202022%20-%20English.819a44b43dd8fb4ddf0d.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions (Seed Fund (BR))

What is the official funding benefit under Seed Fund (BR)?

Seed Funding: Up to INR 10 Lakhs per Start-up as an interest-free loan for 10 years.

Who is eligible to apply for Seed Fund (BR)?

Registered Partnership, LLP or Private Limited The entity must be incorporated or registered in Bihar Up to 10 years from the date of incorporation/registration

What is the current application deadline for Seed Fund (BR)?

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

How do I submit an application for Seed Fund (BR)?

Official applications must be filed through: https://startup.bihar.gov.in/static/media/Bihar%20Start%20Up%20Policy%202022%20-%20English.819a44b43dd8fb4ddf0d.pdf.

Is there an official application fee for Seed Fund (BR)?

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:Government Verified (State)
Funding Type:Loan
Territory:Bihar
Deadline:Rolling Basis
Official Fee:Fee not stated on the official source
Last Verified:October 2026

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