State IncentiveJ&K Dept. of Industries & Commerce / JKEDIVerified 11 May 2026Official source

J&K Startup Policy — Seed Grant

Equity-free seed grant of up to ₹25L for startups registered in Jammu & Kashmir under the J&K Startup Policy 2021. Administered through JKEDI (J&K Entrepreneurship Development Institute) and J&K SIDCO. Tourism-tech, agritech, handicraft tech, and healthtech startups addressing J&K's unique economy are priority verticals.

Maximum amount
₹25.0L
Typical payout
₹10.0L
Processing time
8–20 weeks
Application window
Rolling — applications accepted throughout the year through JKEDI.

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Eligibility criteria

Company type
Private Limited, LLP, One Person Company, Proprietorship
Stage
Idea Stage, Pre-Revenue, Early Stage (Revenue < ₹1Cr)
States
Jammu & Kashmir
Sectors
agritech, healthtech, tourism, saas, ai, manufacturing, food_processing, edtech, other

Documents required

1
Incorporation / Registration Certificate
Business registered in Jammu & Kashmir
Tip: Must be registered in J&K — either Jammu or Srinagar district
2
Pitch Deck
Problem, solution, market size, team, and use of grant
Tip: Tourism-tech, agritech, and handicraft-tech solutions get priority from J&K's review committee
3
Project Plan
Use of grant funds with 12-month milestones
4
Founder KYC
Aadhaar and PAN of all founders
5
Domicile Certificate
J&K domicile certificate of founder(s)
Tip: J&K domicile of at least one founder is typically required

How to apply for J&K Startup Grant

1
Register on the JKEDI portal (jkedi.org) and create a startup profileOpen portal
2
Submit application for startup recognition under J&K Startup Policy with pitch deck and project plan
3
District-level screening followed by state-level committee review (4-8 weeks)
4
Selected startups receive grant disbursed in two tranches against milestones

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for J&K Startup Grant?

J&K Startup Grant is available to Private Limited, LLP, One Person Company, Proprietorship companies at the Idea Stage, Pre-Revenue, Early Stage (Revenue < ₹1Cr) stage, across Jammu & Kashmir.

How much funding does J&K Startup Grant provide?

J&K Startup Grant provides up to ₹25.0L. Most applicants receive around ₹10.0L.

How long does J&K Startup Grant approval take?

The typical processing time from submission to disbursement is 8–20 weeks.

Is J&K Startup Grant currently accepting applications?

Yes, J&K Startup Grant is currently active and accepting applications. Application window: Rolling — applications accepted throughout the year through JKEDI..

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Information is based on publicly available scheme guidelines. Last verified 11 May 2026. Always verify with official sources before applying.