About

Seed Capital Scheme

The Seed Capital Scheme, under the Goa Start-up Policy 2017, provides a one-time grant of up to INR 10 lakh to certified start-ups with promising ideas to help them build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Implemented by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC), the scheme supports early-stage ventures through due-diligence–based selection and aims to reduce initial financial constraints faced by start-ups.

Implementing Authority
Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communication (DITE&C)

Government of Goa

Application mode Online

Office Address

Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, 2nd Floor IT Hub, Altinho, Panaji, Goa - 403001

Contact Email

dir-dit.goa@nic.gov.in
Apply for the scheme
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Benefits

  • award-check Eligible start-ups receive a one-time seed capital grant of up to ₹10 lakh.

  • award-check The exact grant amount is determined by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC) based on evaluation.

  • award-check The scheme supports up to start-ups per year.

  • award-check The grant is non-entitlement based and subject to approval by the SPC.

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be a start-up certified by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC).

  • The bank accounts of the Directors must be linked with Aadhaar.

Required Documentation

Detailed plan of action to create a Minimum Viable Product.

The form and documents as mentioned in Annexture 1

How to Apply?

1

Log in to the UDP Goa website.

2

Select Seed Capital Scheme from the list of schemes.

3

Click on the Apply button.

4

You will be automatically redirected to the Goa Online Portal to submit your application.

Scheme

Details & Documents

S.No. Document Name Document Type Action
1 Seed Capital Scheme Details PDF File Download