States' Startup Ecosystem Ranking Framework
A capacity-building and benchmarking exercise by DPIIT evaluating States/UTs across 7 reform areas and 26 action points (institutional support, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, access to market, incubation, funding support, mentorship, capacity building of enablers). Drives State startup policies. Participants classified as Best Performers, Top Performers, Leaders, Aspiring Leaders and Emerging Startup Ecosystems.
Eligibility
- States and Union Territories of India (participation is by the State/UT government, not individual startups)
How to apply
States and Union Territories participate in the annual DPIIT ranking exercise, submitting evidence against defined reform areas and action points; DPIIT evaluates and classifies participants into performance categories.
Required documents
- State/UT self-assessment submissions and supporting evidence against ranking action points
Official sources
Verification notes
Verified via startupindia.gov.in/srf and PIB. This is a State/UT-level capacity-building ranking, not a direct startup funding scheme; no monetary value, so maxValueInINR omitted. [AI-gathered from official sources on 2026-07-05; needs team review]