EXIM Bank - SINE Seed Fund Programme is a grant from EXIM Bank with SINE, IIT Bombay (implementing partner) for dPIIT-registered Indian startup with at least 51% Indian shareholding, incubated or willing to be incubated at SINE (or an iDEX winner),…. It provides INR 50 Lakhs to 100 Lakhs, for export-oriented startups. The current deadline is 30 November 2026. Last verified against the official page on 2 November 2026.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | INR 50 Lakhs to 100 Lakhs |
|---|---|
| Provider | EXIM Bank with SINE, IIT Bombay (implementing partner) |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Growth, Prototype |
| Sector | Export-oriented startups |
| Deadline | 30 November 2026 |
What is EXIM Bank - SINE Seed Fund Programme?
The programme provides investment support to startups incubated or willing to be incubated at SINE, IIT Bombay, with potential to export and scale. EXIM Bank funds the startup directly while SINE is the implementing partner. Support is INR 50 to 100 lakh as equity or equity-like investment, with EXIM Bank generally holding not more than 10%. It is run by EXIM Bank with SINE, IIT Bombay (implementing partner).
The support is delivered through the programme’s own structure, and the form it takes is set by the issuing authority. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in export-oriented startups. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for EXIM Bank - SINE Seed Fund Programme?
DPIIT-registered Indian startup with at least 51% Indian shareholding, incubated or willing to be incubated at SINE (or an iDEX winner), with future export potential; not formed by splitting or reconstruction of an existing business.
How much does EXIM Bank - SINE Seed Fund Programme give, and in what form?
INR 50 Lakhs to 100 Lakhs.
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Source and verification
No official page is linked for this programme yet. Last verified 2 November 2026. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.