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Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)

A credit-guarantee framework intended to help eligible DPIIT-recognised startups access debt through participating lending institutions.

Credit guaranteeCross-sectorSeed

About

What this opportunity supports

A credit-guarantee framework intended to help eligible DPIIT-recognised startups access debt through participating lending institutions. This entry is indexed from an official government programme source. Programme-level availability, implementing partners and application windows can vary, so confirm the current guidelines and live route before applying.

Funding

Debt guarantee up to ₹20Cr per eligible borrower

Funding type
Credit guarantee
Programme type
Central government scheme
Equity requirement
Not stated in the source listing

Who can apply

Startup

Startup stage
Seed · Early Stage · Growth · Scale-up
Registration
DPIIT
Founder lens
Founders

Eligibility

Quick interpretation

DPIIT-recognised startup; lending and guarantee conditions apply through member institutions.

Eligibility confidence: 92%
This is a source-led interpretation, not an official eligibility decision. Verify every condition on the official programme website.

Required documents

Prepare before starting

Refer to the current official guidelines and application route for required documents.

Application process

Typical route

  1. Open the official programme source.
  2. Confirm the current call, implementing partner and eligibility conditions.
  3. Apply only through the official route listed by the relevant authority.

Dates & source

Know what is official

Application windowOpening date not stated
Application deadlineNo fixed deadline published
Last verified22 Aug 2026 · next source check 23 Aug 2026