The Delhi government on Tuesday released a draft of the Delhi Startup Policy, 2025, aimed at transforming the national capital into a global innovation hub and facilitating at least 5,000 start-ups by 2035.
The policy, which is anchored with a ₹200 crore venture capital fund, targets to create an enabling environment for start-ups through a combination of financial support, infrastructure development, and inclusive policy measures.
Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that the scheme would focus on benefitting marginalised communities and women-led companies.
“We have structured this policy to address every critical challenge that start-ups face in their initial years. From providing workspace solutions to intellectual property protection, from exhibition support to direct financial assistance through our ₹200 crore venture capital fund, we are ensuring that no genuine start-up idea fails due to lack of support,” Mr. Sirsa said while announcing the draft policy, which will be open for public feedback till September 3.
Make the cut
To be eligible for the policy, companies must be registered in Delhi and incorporated as a private limited company, L.L.P., or partnership firm with a turnover not exceeding ₹100 crore in any preceding financial year and they must not be older than 10 years at the time of application.
The companies must be working towards innovation, scalable business models or job creation. However, the preference will be given to smaller and younger start-ups, according to the draft.
Dedicated portal
Mr. Sirsa also announced the government will launch a dedicated Delhi Startup Portal, acting as a single-window platform including a dedicated start-up helpline and helpdesk.
The government’s industries department will be the nodal agency that will implement the policy through a monitoring committee, headed by the industries commissioner, which will be tasked with reviewing applications, updating policy provisions and ensuring executions.
Published – August 27, 2025 01:33 am IST
