Seed Capital Scheme
The Seed Capital Grant Scheme, under the Goa Start-up Policy 2025, supports certified start-ups in Goa by providing a one-time seed capital grant for promising business ideas. The grant is provided based on the evaluation of the Start-up Information Technology Promotion Cell (SITPC) and is intended to support the development of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Implemented by the SITPC, the scheme aims to encourage innovation and support early-stage start-ups in the State.
Benefits
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One-time grant of up to ₹10 lakh for start-ups with promising ideas.
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Number of beneficiaries: 100 start-ups per year(selected by SITPC).
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Benefits are subject to approval by SITPC and are not an entitlement.
Eligibility
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Applicant must be a start-up certified by the Start-up Information Technology Promotion Cell (SITPC)
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The bank accounts of the Directors of the company must be linked with Aadhaar.
Required Documentation
Address proof of the operational office in Goa
Cancelled cheque of the start-up/incubator/accelerator
Founder’s CV in World Bank CV format (and other documents, if any)
Presentation to the Panel of Experts.
Detailed plan for developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
How to Apply?
Log in to the UDP Goa website.
Select Seed Capital Scheme from the list of schemes.
Click on the Apply button.
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 | PDF File | Download |