Bharat Startup OS
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) · Part A

Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups

GENESIS

Funding from ₹10 lakh up to ₹1 crore plus mentoring and infrastructure for tech startups in Tier-II and Tier-III cities.

Grant Ideation Up to ₹1 crore

Overview & Objective

Funding from ₹10 lakh up to ₹1 crore plus mentoring and infrastructure for tech startups in Tier-II and Tier-III cities.

Key Benefits & Funding

  • Recurring financial support will be offered to approximately 50 IAs for the duration of the scheme.
  • Investment and pilot funding support to startups ranging from ₹10 lakh (for early-stage startups), to up to ₹1 crore (deep-tech startups).
  • Capacity building initiatives for the startup ecosystem in Tier II and III cities.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Entities registered under Section 8, Incubators, Accelerators, Educational Institutes recognised by UGC/AICTE/Formed under Central/State Act and other startups ecosystem entities that are engaged in supporting startups.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted throughout the year. Interested applicants may submit their applications online via https://msh.meity.gov.in/schemes/genesis