Department of Commerce · Part A
GeM Startup Runway
Sell your innovative products directly to government buyers on GeM, with exemptions from prior turnover, experience and EMD requirements.
Overview & Objective
Sell your innovative products directly to government buyers on GeM, with exemptions from prior turnover, experience and EMD requirements.
Key Benefits & Funding
- Access to a large base of government buyers across ministries, departments, PSUs and other public entities.
- Exemption/relaxation from requirements such as prior turnover, prior experience, and Earnest Money Deposit (EMD).
- Dedicated marketplace visibility for startups and innovative products.
- Ability to list innovative products even when standard categories may not exist.
Eligibility Criteria
- DPIIT-recognised startups registered as sellers/service providers on GeM.
- Startups with products/services in existing GeM categories or in dedicated startup sectors such as AI, robotics, agritech, cleantech, cybersecurity, edtech, health tech, water tech, assistive tech, etc.
- Other innovative entities.
How to Apply
Visit GeM Startup Runway: https://gem.gov.in/Startup_Runway