Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes

Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes
The Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes (VCF-SC) is a Central Government funding initiative aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and business growth among Scheduled Caste (SC) entrepreneurs.
The scheme provides financial assistance through equity investment, debt and convertible instruments to eligible businesses operating in manufacturing, services and allied sectors. It is designed to help entrepreneurs overcome financial barriers, adopt technology, scale operations and create sustainable employment opportunities.
Funding Support
• Funding Amount: ₹10 Lakh to ₹15 Crore
• Funding Type: Equity / Debt / Convertible Instruments
• Application: Rolling
• Eligible Stage: Idea, Product & Revenue Stage
• Location: Open to eligible businesses registered in India
• Focus: SC-led innovative and growth-oriented enterprises
About the Funding Program
The scheme is launched under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, with the objective of strengthening entrepreneurship within the Scheduled Caste community.
Key objectives include:
• Providing access to institutional funding for SC entrepreneurs
• Supporting innovative and technology-driven ventures
• Promoting scalable and sustainable businesses
• Supporting working capital requirements
• Encouraging employment generation
• Developing entrepreneurship and business capabilities within the SC community
• Creating opportunities for long-term economic empowerment
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants may include projects or business units operating in:
• Manufacturing
• Services
• Allied sectors
• Startups
• TBI-incubated units
• Technology-oriented innovative ventures
Additional eligibility conditions may include:
• SC entrepreneurs must meet the applicable ownership and management requirements.
• For certain funding categories, the enterprise may need to demonstrate the required SC shareholding and operational track record.
• Technology-oriented projects may qualify when supported by recognised incubation centres, patents/copyrights or appropriate government/academic support.
• Documentary proof of SC status is required for eligible entrepreneurs.
Eligibility and funding terms are subject to the applicable scheme guidelines and evaluation.
Why This Scheme Matters
Access to Equity Investment
Funding support of up to ₹15 Crore for eligible growth-oriented ventures.
Innovation & Technology Support
Encourages innovative and technology-driven businesses with strong growth potential.
Concessional Financing Options
Provides structured financing options through applicable debt, convertible or equity instruments.
Capacity Building
Supports entrepreneurship development and the creation of a stronger business ecosystem.
Inclusive Economic Growth
Promotes entrepreneurship, employment generation and economic empowerment among SC entrepreneurs.
Ideal For
• SC entrepreneurs
• Technology-driven startups
• Manufacturing businesses
• Service-sector enterprises
• Innovative ventures
• Growth-stage businesses
• TBI-incubated enterprises
• Businesses seeking capital for expansion and scale
Funding Can Support
• Business expansion
• Product development
• Technology adoption
• Working capital
• Capacity enhancement
• Market expansion
• Business infrastructure
• Growth and scaling initiatives
Our Support
FinGrow Consultancy Services provides end-to-end assistance for eligible entrepreneurs, including:
• Eligibility Assessment
• Proposal Preparation
• Pitch Deck Review
• Financial Planning
• Application Submission
• Investor Readiness
• Documentation Support
• End-to-End Funding Assistance
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Note: Funding is subject to eligibility, appraisal, applicable scheme guidelines and approval by the concerned authority/institution.