NSFDC / NSTFDC Venture Capital Fund / SIDBI SAATH (SC/ST) is a equity investment from SIDBI for sC / ST · MSME (≥51% promoter stake). It provides ₹3 Cr, for sC / ST · MSME (≥51% promoter stake). Applications are open on a rolling basis.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | ₹3 Cr |
|---|---|
| Provider | SIDBI |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Sector | SC / ST · MSME (≥51% promoter stake) |
| Deadline | Rolling / always open |
What is NSFDC / NSTFDC Venture Capital Fund / SIDBI SAATH?
Loan + VC — SC / ST · MSME (≥51% promoter stake). Evergreen perpetual-base program (rolling). It is run by SIDBI.
This is equity funding — the investor (often through a fund) takes a stake in your company in exchange for capital, rather than lending or granting money. You give up some ownership; you don’t repay it like a loan. 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 sc / st · msme (≥51% promoter stake). 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 NSFDC / NSTFDC Venture Capital Fund / SIDBI SAATH?
SC / ST · MSME (≥51% promoter stake)
How much does NSFDC / NSTFDC Venture Capital Fund / SIDBI SAATH give, and in what form?
₹3 Cr.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support is this?
This is equity funding — the investor (often through a fund) takes a stake in your company in exchange for capital, rather than lending or granting money. You give up some ownership; you don’t repay it like a loan.
Who runs this programme?
NSFDC / NSTFDC Venture Capital Fund / SIDBI SAATH (SC/ST) is offered by SIDBI. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
No official page is linked for this programme yet. Verification date pending. 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.