Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups (GENESIS)
Open all year MeitY Startup Hub, Ministry of Electronics and IT All of India
Up to ₹10 lakh early stage; up to ₹50 lakh for pilots; up to ₹1 crore for deep tech
- Funding for tech startups in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, from idea to pilot and deep tech
- DPIIT recognised startup, at least 51% Indian promoters
- Registered on MeitY Startup Hub
- Focus on startups from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities
- Investment track needs a matching private investor
- Open all year
- Register on MeitY Startup Hub and apply through a GENESIS implementing agency near you
- Idea, Prototype, Early revenue stage
- Government of India
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