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MeitY GENESIS PILOT Program

by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

The **GENESIS Pilot Scheme**, under **MeitY Startup Hub (MSH)**, is a core component of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's national initiative to empower tech startups. The scheme is explicitly designed to enable startups, particularly those from **Tier-II and Tier-III cities**, to validate their **market-ready solutions** through **structured, real-world pilot projects** with large organizations. Key support mechanisms provided include: * **Financial Support:** Funding

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About this scheme

The **GENESIS Pilot Scheme**, under **MeitY Startup Hub (MSH)**, is a core component of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's national initiative to empower tech startups. The scheme is explicitly designed to enable startups, particularly those from **Tier-II and Tier-III cities**, to validate their **market-ready solutions** through **structured, real-world pilot projects** with large organizations.

Key support mechanisms provided include:

* **Financial Support:** Funding of up to **Rs. 40 Lakhs** per startup, disbursed on a **milestone-based** schedule.
* **Validation & Credibility:** Facilitation of pilot implementation with reputed Corporates, PSUs, Fortune 500 companies, and Unicorns to gain crucial revenue traction and industry credibility.
* **Ecosystem Access:** Access to labs, prototyping facilities, and infrastructure through appointed **Enabling Partners (EPs)**, along with expert mentoring and business connect opportunities.
* Provide startups with credibility and crucial revenue traction by leveraging their existing Work Order/Purchase Order (WO/PO).
* Encourage corporates and PSUs to engage with emerging technologies, strengthening industry-startup collaboration.

### List of incubators/TBIs accepting application:

* IIT Mandi Catalyst

* Kamand, Himachal Pradesh
* Deadline: October 27, 2025
* [Application Link](https://bit.ly/4h4J5IK)

* KL Technology Incubators Foundation

* Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh
* Deadline: October 30, 2025
* [Application Link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa5VsdjSfgw-Aie9A7ppeAWIAaXn0r8nMeENRPEkjKWDMCxQ/viewform)

* Kalchuri LNCT Group Incubation Center (KLIC-LNCT)

* Bhopal
* Deadline: October 30, 2025
* [Application Link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdB-TXYYq6mQO0qzqbYBK4d447T3gc7nRmW643loo_oI8HeaA/viewform)

* Atal Incubation Centre, Indian School Of Business (AIC ISB)

* Ajitgarh, Punjab
* Deadline: November 10, 2025
* [Application Link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdx2nB7c9r45KFbSSVjHaikBy0N9Q_DsyOuH8Hollx_ccsuSA/viewform)

* AIC RAISE Business Incubator

* Madukkarai, Tamil Nadu
* Deadline: November 10, 2025
* [Application Link](https://aicraise.accubate.app/ext/form/11646/1/apply)

* AIC-ADT Baramati Foundation

* Baramati, Maharashtra
* Deadline: October 30, 2025
* [Application Link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiwVne3164_99Yh4leRBGg3XNlPv56tkd_6jV_u1maJ9xm7A/viewform)

* IIMK LIVE

* Kozhikode, Kerala
* Deadline: October 30, 2025
* [Application Link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdv52GhSldzFHpR7arwb3VBTFrZLMFec4OWQfibu3U6_1C7fw/viewform)

* Karnavati Innovation and Incubation Foundation

* Gandhinagar, Gujarat
* Deadline: October 30, 2025
* [Application Link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesvF9kScaomGJjQrxjlVfTC3NG59WMZSNVBDCZdT_at2h6UQ/viewform)

* Deshpande Startups

* Hubballi, Karnataka
* Deadline: October 31, 2025
* [Application Link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCHfOaP45WY-e4Ald0Q8A_txmnJfDbaOXHIVGJV_ut2gqQmw/viewform)

* Runway Incubator

* Dehradun, Uttarakhand
* Deadline: October 30, 2025
* [Application Link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHc1ztQHgEKoQz9kQlEkJzIhdUFb12-zu6USLXMCiWppTO7Q/viewform)

* Runway Incubator

* Dehradun, Uttarakhand
* Deadline: October 30, 2025
* [Application Link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHc1ztQHgEKoQz9kQlEkJzIhdUFb12-zu6USLXMCiWppTO7Q/viewform)

* Amrita TBI

* Kollam, Kerala
* Deadline: October 30, 2025
* [Application Link](https://www.amritatbi.com/meity-startup-hub-pilot-program.html)

* AIC - SMU Technology Business Incubator

* Rangpo, Sikkim
* Deadline: October 30, 2025
* [Application Link](https://smutbi.accubate.app/ext/form/12042/1/apply)

* Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur

* Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
* Deadline: October 31, 2025
* [Application Link](https://bit.ly/3KDpT90)

* AIC RNTU Foundation

* Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
* Deadline: October 30, 2025
* [Application Link](https://aicrntu.com/genesis_investment)

* Incubation Centre IIT Patna (IC IITP)

* Patna, Bihar
* Deadline: November 10, 2025
* [Application Link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeo-My1HRLHdSH0SG1WNn_8SUTvSdgUgkGCAGoOKm5GaGRpiQ/viewform)

* FiiRE™ Goa

* Margao, Goa
* Deadline: October 30, 2025
* [Application Link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXS4HzKwHj29MsJva_acD7zBUsF3YCiHk2aufNgPapBglKqw/viewform)

* TIDES, IIT Roorkee

* Roorkee, Uttarakhand
* Deadline: October 29, 2025
* [Application Link](https://tides.accubate.app/ext/form/11975/1/apply)

* SPARKL GLA TBI Foundation

* Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
* Deadline: November 10, 2025
* [Application Link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQa8XEWC78trluyij853rY9Ush_qSZenZWdmgOuXuAydYXfQ/viewform)

Who can apply

  • Must be a **DPIIT-registered startup**.
  • Must have a demonstrable **working prototype / MVP** (Minimum Viable Product).
  • Must have a **full-time founder/co-founder** actively engaged in the venture.
  • Must be working in **ICT-related domains** (IT, AI, Electronic Design & Manufacturing - ESDM, and DeepTech products).
  • Must possess a **valid Work Order / Purchase Order (WO/PO)** from an eligible Pilot Partner (e.g., Corporate, PSU, or Recognized Unicorn).
Official application

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Applications are submitted directly with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in your own name. Share a few details and we will point you to the official application portal and help you prepare a complete submission.

Free. IncorpX provides assistance for preparation; selection rests with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does MeitY GENESIS PILOT Program provide?

MeitY GENESIS PILOT Program provides up to Rs. 40 lakh. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.

Is MeitY GENESIS PILOT Program currently accepting applications?

Closed on Nov 10, 2025. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.

Does MeitY GENESIS PILOT Program take equity?

No. This program is listed as equity-free, which means the funding does not dilute your shareholding. Review the official terms for any debt or convertible components.

Important disclaimer

IncorpX is a private platform operated by a private company. It is not a government department, agency or official portal, and it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government body or of any organisation, incubator, accelerator, investor or partner listed in this directory. All program names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only.

This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.

IncorpX charges no fee for the information in this directory and does not collect, process, lodge or submit any application on your behalf. Applications are made by you, in your own name, directly with the respective program authority. IncorpX provides assistance only for application preparation and for related registrations such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) and GST. Eligibility, approval, disbursement and selection rest solely with the respective program authority, and IncorpX makes no representation or guarantee as to any outcome.

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