Founder guides
Straight answers for founders
Written by Saksham Agarwal and checked against official sources, with the date we checked them. Schemes change; these pages say so when they do.
Does DPIIT recognition give you the income tax exemption?No. They are two separate approvals. What each gives you, who qualifies in 2026, and how to apply.Startup India Seed Fund in 2026: can you still apply?New applications closed on 31 May 2026. What the scheme offered, and where early money comes from now.Grant, loan or equity: which money fits your startup?A plain test for each kind of money, with the central schemes behind them: credit guarantees and the Fund of Funds.Startup grants in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh (2026)What each government in the Tricity offers founders, who qualifies, and why your registered office decides which one you can claim.The LABH Startup Readiness ScoreNine dimensions, 100 points, five bands and the gates for each: how we score how ready a startup is.Startup consultant for Chandigarh, Mohali and PanchkulaHow we work with Tricity founders, which state’s rules apply to you, and the incubators nearby.