Startup India: Prelims Fact-Sheet
• Launch Date: January 16, 2016 (Celebrated as National Startup Day)
• 10th Anniversary (2026): Marked by a shift toward Deep Tech and Manufacturing
(Transition from “Mission” to “Revolution”)
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Commerce & Industry
• Implementing Agency: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
• Status: India is the 3rd largest startup ecosystem globally (over 2.09 lakh recognised startups)
Key Parameters
1. Recognition / Eligibility
• Recognised by DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade)
• Up to 10 years from incorporation
• Turnover limit as notified by DPIIT
2. Funding
Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS)
• Launched under: Startup India
• Managed by: SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India)
• Nature: Indirect funding mechanism
• How it works:
Government → SIDBI → SEBI-registered AIFs → Startups
• SIDBI does NOT invest directly in startups

