December 28, 2025 Summary: Recognizing the success of early-stage funding, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has extended the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme. The government has also earmarked an additional ₹1,000 crore specifically for startups in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, aiming to decentralize the startup ecosystem away from major metros.
Startup India Seed Fund (SISFS) Gets 3-Year Extension to 2029
