GAIL Pankh Start-up Investment Round

Opens 1 Nov 2026 GAIL (India) Limited, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas All of India

Equity

Equity investment. GAIL stake kept below 20%. No cap published.

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What it funds: GAIL takes a minority equity stake in startups in energy and other focus areas
Who can apply: Indian company recognised as a startup by DPIIT
Working in a GAIL focus area
Idea-stage founders must incorporate and get DPIIT first
When you can apply: Opens 1 Nov 2026
How to apply: Submit a proposal on the GAIL start-up portal during an open round. Next round: 1 to 8 Nov 2026.
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: Government of India

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