<h1>Startup recognition expands rural micro-entrepreneur access to seed funding, procurement relief and eased compliance.</h1> Recognition of micro enterprises as recognized startups under the Startup India Initiative enables rural micro-entrepreneurs to access financial support through a Seed Fund Scheme and a Fund of Funds that channel capital to startups via incubators and registered funds. DPIIT-recognized startups receive procurement relaxations, a dedicated Government e-Marketplace corner, limited-period self-certification under specified labour and environmental laws, temporary income-tax exemption, procedural facilitation for exit, and expedited intellectual property support.