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Government Mumbai, Maharashtra

Government of Maharashtra

Maharashtra's state government supporting startups through its Startup Policy, seed funding, and incubation infrastructure across the state.

1 program listed

About Government of Maharashtra

The Government of Maharashtra runs one of India's most comprehensive state-level startup ecosystems. The Maharashtra State Innovation and Startup Policy provides a structured framework for nurturing entrepreneurship through seed funding, mentorship, incubation support, and regulatory simplification. The Directorate of Industries serves as the nodal agency, coordinating with institutions across the state to deliver programs for founders at various stages.

Maharashtra benefits from having Mumbai, India's financial capital, as well as Pune's thriving tech corridor. The state government operates programs that provide financial assistance to startups for prototyping, marketing, and intellectual property filing. It has also partnered with academic institutions and private incubators to expand the reach of its support programs beyond metro cities into emerging startup hubs across the state.

## Who Benefits

Startups registered in Maharashtra across sectors including fintech, healthtech, agritech, and manufacturing. The state's programs are accessible to first-time founders, women entrepreneurs, and social enterprises looking for non-dilutive funding and incubation support.

Who they work with

Stages
Idea MVP / Prototype Early Revenue
Sectors
Fintech Biotech, Health & Pharma Agritech & Food Climate, Energy & EV Consumer & D2C Manufacturing & Industrial Social Impact

Programs by Government of Maharashtra 1

Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 40 lakh
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype

The AI & AgriTech Innovation Center, launched under the Maha Agri-AI Policy 2025, 2029 by the Government of Maharashtra, aims to integrate Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and frontier digital technologies across the agricultural value chain. Track 1, 'Discovery & Ideation', is designed to accelerate innovation at the earliest stages by supporting novel ideas and prototypes leveraging AI and data technologies to solve key agricultural challenges. This track encourages out-of-the-box

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does Government of Maharashtra run?

Government of Maharashtra currently has 1 program listed in this directory, including AI & AgriTech Innovation Center - Track 1: Discovery & Ideation. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is Government of Maharashtra a government organisation?

Yes. Government of Maharashtra is listed under the government category. Its programs follow official government processes, and applications are submitted through official channels in your own name.

How do I evaluate whether a Government of Maharashtra program fits my startup?

Start with the stages and sectors shown on this profile, then open the program pages for eligibility conditions and document checklists. If you want a structured view, send an enquiry below and an IncorpX advisor will walk you through fit and readiness.

Do I apply to these programs through IncorpX?

No. Applications are always submitted in your own name with the respective program authority. IncorpX is independent of Government of Maharashtra and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.

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Your enquiry goes to the IncorpX advisory team, who will help you evaluate fit and prepare. We are independent of Government of Maharashtra and never contact organisations on your behalf.

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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