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StartupTN has officially launched TANSEED 8.0, one of the most awaited seed-funding programes for early-stage startups in Tamil Nadu. If you’re an entrepreneur looking for financial support to kickstart or scale your innovation, this is the right time to apply.
💰 Funding Categories (2025)
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| Amount | Who can Apply? |
| Up to ₹15 Lakh |
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| Up to ₹10 Lakh |
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**TANSEED provided to startup in exchange for a 3% support stake in the company.
📅 Last Date to Apply
- December 20, 2025
Note: Startups are advised to apply before the deadline to avoid missing out on this limited opportunity.
How to Apply?
👉 Eligible startups can submit their application here: form.startuptn.in/tanseed
🎯 Why Startups Should Apply?
- Access government-backed seed funding
- Ideal for early-stage and idea-stage founders
- Opportunities for growth, innovation, and acceleration
- Priority support for women-led and rural-focused ventures
- Helps startups build a strong foundation for scaling
TANSEED 8.0 is not just funding — it is a launchpad for Tamil Nadu’s next generation of entrepreneurs.
Eligibility Criteria for TANSEED
a. Have at least a Proof of Concept (PoC) of the Idea or a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
b. Registered with StartupTN and Startup India and the applicant should be an Indian citizen.
c. Located and headquartered in Tamil Nadu.
d. Registered as a Private Limited Company
e. Work towards innovation, commercialization, development or improvement of products or processes with a high potential of employment generation, social impact or wealth creation.
f. Use technology in its core product or service, or business innovation model, or innovative distribution model, or innovative methodology to solve the problem being targeted.
g. Not have been formed by splitting up, reconstruction of a business already in existence or as a Subsidiary/Joint Venture/Associate of another Company.
h. Not be blacklisted by any Government agency in India.
i. StartupTN reserves the right to add or modify TANSEED Rules & Regulations and the Implementation Process.
🪪TN Smart Card: How it works?
The StartupTN Smart Card is an identification card designed for eligible startups registered on the StartupTN portal. This card includes a unique StartupTN ID and a Lifetime QR code, which facilitates access to a range of services, tracking of startup data, and participation in events managed by StartupTN and associated departments in Tamil Nadu.
How TN Smart card works?
1. Registration: To begin the process, click the apply button, which will redirect you to www.tanfund.in.
2. Sign up: Sign up and set up your account on www.tanfund.in.
3. Fill the Application: Log in and share the details of your startup.
4. Submit Your Application: Once you’ve provided all the necessary information, click the submit application for TANSEED 6.0 button.
5. Track Your Application: Keep track of your application status right there on the website.
📌 Key Highlights at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
| Funding | ₹10–15 Lakh |
| Model | Equity-linked grant |
| Support Stake | 3% |
| Suitable For | Early-stage startups |
| Deadline | Dec 20, 2025 |
| Apply | form.startuptn.in/tanseed |
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📞 Where to get Support for StartupTN: TANSEED 8.0?
📍Office Address: StartupTN Office Space, 10th Floor, Chennai Metro Rail Limited Building, near Nandanam Metro Station, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600035.
📞Dedicated helpline for startups: 155343, (+91) 44 22256789
⏰Monday – Friday – 10.00 AM – 06.00 PM
📍Direction: Click here.
FAQ
Q: Is it possible for a previously rejected startup to reapply in the next TANSEED cycle?
A: Yes, startups can apply for TANSEED any number of times.
Q: How much time does it take to receive the TANSEED results after applying?
A: Evaluation process takes approximately 1 – 2 months
