The Delhi government has unveiled the draft Delhi Startup Policy 2025, proposing a ₹200 crore venture capital fund to boost early-stage ventures and strengthen the capital’s startup ecosystem. The fund will invest via equity and structured-debt instruments while encouraging private participation through co-investment agreements.
Key Highlights
- Delhi unveils ₹200 crore VC fund, targeting 5,000 startups by 2035 with multiple ecosystem incentives.
- Policy includes lease reimbursements, patent support, ₹2 lakh monthly allowance, and incubator infrastructure plans.
Beyond the VC fund, the draft policy offers a wide range of incentives, including 100% reimbursement of lease rentals for co-working spaces, financial support for patent filing, assistance with exhibition participation, and a monthly operational allowance of ₹2 lakh for up to a year.
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The policy aims to foster 5,000 startups by 2035, focusing on key sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, fintech, robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, drones, gaming, and augmented reality. To facilitate growth, the government plans to establish incubation centres, fabrication labs, and co-working spaces, backed by capital and operational subsidies.
A Policy Monitoring Committee, headed by the Commissioner of Industries, will coordinate inter-departmental approvals and ensure smooth implementation. Entrepreneurs, industry experts, and the public have been invited to submit feedback on the draft policy until September 3, 2025, helping shape Delhi’s vision as a leading innovation hub.
