Tamil Nadu Space Tech Fund
Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission (StartupTN), Government of Tamil Nadu
A ₹10 crore state fund for space technology startups recognised by DPIIT that have a proven concept and third-party funding. It offers matching grants or equity. It covers satellite systems, launch vehicles, space robotics, debris mitigation and downstream data applications, and aims to bring in private investment and high-tech jobs.
What you can get
Up to ₹50 lakh as a matching grant or equity
Do you repay it?
See official page
Type
Seed funding
Where
Tamil Nadu
Current status
StartupTN home page describes the fund and its resources page lists a government order dated 11-06-2025. No application window or form seen.
Who can apply
- DPIIT recognised startup
- Proven concept
- Has already secured third-party funding
- Works in space technology, including downstream data applications
How to apply
- 1Register on the StartupTN portal
- 2Contact StartupTN for the current application route
The catch
You must bring outside money first because the support is matching. Only a space data software company would fit, and it is not clear whether you would get a grant or give equity.
We read this on the official page on 4 November 2026. Rules and dates change, so confirm there before you apply. Founders Wing is not connected to this scheme, does not help with applications and never charges for access to it.