Bharat Startup OS
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.

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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