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Government Mumbai, Maharashtra

Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS)

Government of Maharashtra's nodal agency for boosting innovation-driven entrepreneurship, offering seed funds, startup recognition, and Maharashtra Startup Week programmes.

4 programs listed

About Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS)

Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS) is the Government of Maharashtra's nodal agency for promoting innovation-driven entrepreneurship across the state. Operating under the Department of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, MSInS supports startups at every stage from ideation to commercialisation through financial grants, mentorship, and access to incubation centres.

Key initiatives include the Maharashtra Startup Week (MSW), which identifies and showcases innovative solutions for governance challenges, with winning startups receiving direct government work orders of up to INR 15 lakh each to pilot their solutions with various government departments. The MSInS Seed Fund Scheme provides funding of up to INR 10 lakh to eligible startups. MSInS also funds and supports technology business incubators across the state, including NETRARIT Foundation TBI and RIIDL, to strengthen the broader innovation ecosystem and create a robust environment where startups, innovators, and researchers can thrive.

## Who Benefits

Startups and innovators across Maharashtra in sectors including agriculture, healthcare, education, and sustainable development who need seed funding, government procurement access, mentorship, and connections to the state's incubation network.

Who they work with

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Sectors
Agritech & Food Biotech, Health & Pharma Edtech & Skilling Climate, Energy & EV Social Impact

Programs by Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS) 4

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MahaGAD AI Sahayak Grand Challenge

by Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS)

FundingSupport amount varies
Equity-free MVP / Prototype Early Revenue

The MahaGAD AI Sahayak Grand Challenge is an initiative launched by the Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS) in collaboration with the General Administration Department (GAD), Government of Maharashtra. The challenge aims to onboard capable Indian startups to design, develop, and deploy an advanced AI-based Government Resolution (GR) Information Management System named "MahaGAD AI Sahayak". The proposed system is envisioned as an in-house, on-premise, secure, and scalable artificial

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Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme

by Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS)

FundingRs. 1 lakh to Rs. 25 lakh
Equity-free MVP / Prototype Early Revenue DPIIT

The Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme is a flagship initiative by the Maharashtra State Innovation Society aimed at empowering women-led startups across the state of Maharashtra. The scheme provides early to growth-stage financial assistance to innovative startups founded and led by women entrepreneurs. Through direct grant support, the program seeks to strengthen inclusive entrepreneurship, promote innovation-led businesses, and help women founders scale their ventures

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Maharashtra Innovation and Technological Development Fund

by Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS)

FundingUp to Rs. 10 Cr
Equity-free

The Maharashtra Innovation and Technological Development Fund is a government initiative designed to create ecosystem for innovation and technological advancement within the state of Maharashtra. It aims to provide financial support and resources to startups, entrepreneurs, and researchers who are developing technologies and solutions that address critical societal and industrial challenges. It aims to invest in early stage Maharashtra incorporated startups and MSMEs with innovative and

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Maharashtra Startup Week

by Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS)

FundingUp to Rs. 15 lakh
Equity-free MVP / Prototype Early Revenue

The Maharashtra Startup Week is an initiative by the Government of Maharashtra to encourage, engage, and enable the state's entrepreneurial ecosystem. It offers a platform for startups across various sectors to showcase their innovative solutions to the government. The top 100 startups get to present their solutions to a panel of judges, and the top 24 winners receive work orders up to Rs 15 lakh from the Maharashtra State Innovation Society to pilot their solutions within different state

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS) run?

Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS) currently has 4 programs listed in this directory, including MahaGAD AI Sahayak Grand Challenge, Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme, Maharashtra Innovation and Technological Development Fund. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS) a government organisation?

Yes. Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS) 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 Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS) 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 Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS) and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.

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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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