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Cochin Shipyard Ushus Startup Programme

Closed Cochin Shipyard Limited (Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways) All of India

Grant

Seed grant up to ₹50 lakh; pilot grant up to ₹1 crore

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What it funds
Grants for maritime, shipping, port and inland waterway startups to build MVPs and run pilots
Who can apply
  • Startups with maritime, port, shipbuilding or waterway technology
  • Focus: decarbonisation, autonomous vessels, AI, simulation, coastal livelihoods
When you can apply
ClosedCalls about twice a year via IIMK LIVE and IIT Madras
How to apply
Register through the partner incubators (IIMK LIVE or IIT Madras) linked on the CSL startup page when a call opens
Best for
Prototype, Early revenue stage
Sectors
LogisticsDeepTech
Run by
Government of India

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