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IFSCA Fintech Incentive Scheme

ActiveChecked 3 October 2026

No change found in Oct 2026 checks; terms as per the June 2026 playbook. Confirm the current call/window on the official link before applying.

Amount
Grants up to ₹75 lakh
Type of support
Grant
Best for
Prototype / PoC, Seed / Early-Stage, Market Access & IP
Who can apply
Early-stage startups
Go to the official portalSource: DPIIT playbook p. 93

The IFSCA Fintech Incentive Scheme gives grants to fintech startups to help them build products, test solutions, and grow from prototype to market at GIFT IFSC.

Who can apply?
  • FinTech startup with a novel FinTech idea or solution with the focus on converting that idea into a Minimum Viable Product.
What do you get?
  • Fintech Startup Grant of up to ₹15 lakh
  • Proof of Concept (PoC) grant of up to ₹50 lakh
  • Sand-box grant of up to ₹30 lakh
  • Green FinTech Grant of up to ₹75 lakh
  • For accelerators - Accelerator Grant of up to ₹10 lakh.
How to apply

To know more: https://ifsca.gov.in/Pages/Contents/HowToApply

Objectives

The IFSCA Fintech Incentive Scheme aims to promote the establishment of a world class FinTech Hub, at GIFT International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) India by providing financial support to the eligible fintech entities. The Fintech Startup Grant is to be utilized for developing a product or a service and related ‘go-to market’ initiatives for a startup with a novel FinTech idea or solution.

Key links

Deadlines, amounts and windows change. Check the official portal before you apply.

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