Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) / STPI · Part A
STPI – Next Generation Incubation Scheme
NGIS
Seed funding up to ₹25 lakh plus incubation, labs, and mentoring for software-product startups at STPI centres in Tier-II/III cities.
Overview & Objective
Seed funding up to ₹25 lakh plus incubation, labs, and mentoring for software-product startups at STPI centres in Tier-II/III cities.
Key Benefits & Funding
- Seed / risk funding up to ₹25 lakh for promising startups.
- Access to state-of-the-art incubation infrastructure, labs, equipment, and testing facilities.
- Mentoring, startup-connect, industry networking, marketing support, and product lifecycle guidance.
- Internship / challenge grants for selected startups.
Eligibility Criteria
- Indian startups working on software product development / technology-based solutions.
- DPIIT-recognised startups are encouraged; individuals, academicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, LLPs, and partnership firms may also participate but may need to register as a private limited company if selected.
How to Apply
Applicants submit proposals online through the STPI/NGIS application portal during open calls.