FundingFunding opportunities up to ₹10 Lakh through ACIC-VGU schemes
Equity-free Idea AI, SaaS & Enterprise
ClosesAug 15, 2026
Closed Grant Equity-free DPIIT required
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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Open the official applicationFrequently 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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