IIT Guwahati offers ₹50 Lakhs grant for startups

Transforming Ideas into Impact | MeitY GENESIS Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar Proud to share that iHub - AWaDH @ IIT Ropar, supported by the MeitY Startup Hub, has launched #GENESIS initiative designed to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem through #PilotFunding and #MatchingInvestment opportunities.   GENESIS – Pilot Funding (Up to ₹40 Lakh) Aimed at ICT-related startups operating in domains such as IT, AI, electronic design, manufacturing, and deep-tech, this track supports early-stage ventures ready to scale. Eligibility Criteria: 🔹Must be a DPIIT-recognized startup registered as a Private Limited or LLP. 🔹Should have a working MVP/prototype and a viable business plan. 🔹Must have a full-time founder/co-founder. 🔹Should possess a valid Work Order/Purchase Order from an eligible 🔹Corporate, PSU, or recognized Unicorn. GENESIS – Matching Investment (Up to ₹50 Lakh) This track empowers startups from Tier-II and Tier-III cities, fostering growth in DeepTech and emerging technology sectors. Eligibility Criteria: 🔹Must be a registered Indian Private Limited company with at least 51% Indian ownership. 🔹Should possess a valid DPIIT certificate. 🔹Must be developing technology-based products/software in areas such as AI/ML, Cybersecurity, IoT, Blockchain, Fintech, EdTech, or HealthTech. 🔹Should have a market-ready or revenue-generating product. 🔹Preference will be given to startups with granted patents or IP ownership. 🔹Startups must not be engaged in legal disputes or have received support under TIDE 2.0 (Scale-up) or SAMRIDH schemes. 📅 Last Date to Apply: 05th November 2025 🔗 Apply Today: ihub-awadh.in/genesis This initiative represents a strong step towards empowering Indian #startups, promoting inclusive #innovation, and #nurturing DeepTech excellence from Bharat to the world. Pushpendra P. Singh | Radhika Trikha | Mukesh Kestwal, PhD | Parry Sood | Simranjeet Singh | Prerna Arora | Sthiti Prajna Malla Ashwini Vaishnaw | Jitin Prasada | S Krishnan | Rām Sharma, PhD | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal

Startup Tumakuru thrives to work at the heart of the innovation ecosystem, especially in the emerging tech clusters of Karnataka. We have recently started the relocation work of K-Tech Innovation Hub,(CIF) powered by IKP in Shivamogga. This center will be moved to IIIT Dharwad Research Park where it is envisaged to help build a STRONG STEM powered talent who would further build world-class prototypes for the world! Keep your eye on our social media channels to know more about this in the coming days! #grassroot #innovation #Shivamogga #Dharwad #startups #hardware Priyank M Kharge | Prof. Mahadeva Prasanna | Suhruth G Ujjni | Deepak K T |

Launch Your Innovation with GENESIS! MeitY Startup Hub's GENESIS Program, the flagship initiative that empowers Indian startups to innovate, grow, and compete globally. GENESIS is here to empower entrepreneurs, innovators, and students from idea to market, with a special focus on talent from Tier-II and Tier-III cities. This program provides end-to-end support for startups working in electronics, IT, and deep-tech domains. The key components: Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR): Have a great idea? Get support up to ₹10 lakh to develop your Proof of Concept (PoC) or prototype. Pilot Program (Pilot Support): Ready to test your product? Receive up to ₹40 lakh in assistance for startups with existing Purchase Orders (POs) or Work Orders (WOs) to validate your product in the market. Investment Component (Investment Support): Time to scale? Get up to ₹50 lakh designed to match private investments and help you attract venture and angel investors. This is your chance to build globally competitive solutions and contribute to the AatmaNirbhar Bharat vision. Application Deadline: 18th November 2025 Visit the link to learn more and apply https://lnkd.in/dXKCti_j #DigitalIndia #GENESIS #MeitYStartupHub #DigitalIndia #Startups #Innovation #DeepTech #Entrepreneurship #Tier2Cities #AatmanirbharBharat #meity #MSH Ashwini Vaishnaw| S Krishnan | Nand Kumarum | Arvind Kumar | Krishan Kumar Singh | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Digital India Programme | MyGov India | STPI - Software Technology Parks of India | IndiaAI | India Semiconductor Mission | Startup India | NITI Aayog Official | NEGD | Utkarsh Mathurr | Pankaj Anand | Sonu Giri | Moniya K. | SHAHNAWAZ ANSARI I Bhuvna Nagarajan | Vaani Kapoor | Sokashree P. Kalra | Rashi Sharmaa | Vasundhara Singh Parihar | Vaibhav Singh | Sakshi Tyagi | Abhimanyu Katariya | Arun Kumar Yadav | SONALI DEEWAKAR

🚀 Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University Receives ₹10 Crore NITI Aayog Grant to Launch Atal Incubation Centre in Bhubaneswar A major boost for Odisha’s innovation landscape! 💡 Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) University, Bhubaneswar, has been awarded a ₹10 crore grant from NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) to establish its own Atal Incubation Centre — becoming the third such facility in Odisha after KIIT and Nalanda Institute of Technology. 🏗️ The new AIC will nurture startups in HealthTech, AgriTech, AI/ML, CleanTech, and Social Innovation, empowering entrepreneurs across eastern India. Initial funds have already been disbursed, with operations set to begin soon. 💬 The post has sparked active discussions on Odisha’s growing innovation ecosystem — some hailing it as a key milestone in building a startup corridor, while others call for balanced focus on execution beyond announcements. A proud moment for Odisha’s tech and startup community as academia, government, and industry align toward an Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. 🌱 #SOAUniversity #AtalInnovationMission #NITIAayog #StartupIndia #OdishaStartups #foblive #Entrepreneurship #AICSOA #Bhubaneswar #MakeInOdisha

It’s raining funds in Rajasthan! 💰 JECRC Incubation Centre announces Rajasthan's' Biggest Startup Funding Opportunity of ₹1.8 Crore under TIDE 2.0 and GENESIS, backed by MeitY Startup Hub. Grants are a great way to raise non-dilutive capital, whether to validate your idea or to launch your pilot, so if you are a startup founder looking for funding to take your startup to the next level, this is an opportunity you can't miss. Kudos to the JIC team - Komal Joshi, Tarun Saraswat, Gaurav Sharma, Pushpendra Shekhawat, Bholaksh Jangid and Vanisha Bhardwaj and a huge shoutout to the leadership team, Arpit Agrawal Sir and Dheemant Agrawal, on this launch. A big thanks to all the ecosystem players for their support - Mahavir Pratap Sharma, Dr. Sheenu Jhawar, Nikhil Gupta, Rajendra Lora, Paresh Gupta, Deepanshu Khandelwal, Tushar Suhalka and Rakesh Kumar Rao. 🚀 Founders, apply now for this ₹1.8 Cr opportunity, and if you have any questions, drop them in the comments below. Want to learn more about startup grants and funding opportunities? Comment ‘GRANT’ and I’ll share the complete database with you. JECRC University | JECRC | JECRC Incubation Centre, Foundation | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Kuppulakshmi Krishnamoorthy | Avnish Sabharwal | Ramanan Ramanathan

#Odisha is fast emerging as a leading IT and digital innovation hub, powered by strong infrastructure and thriving #startups. The state’s growing tech ecosystem is shaping the future of innovation & entrepreneurship in India. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/dVPa9S2T   #InvestIndia #InvestInIndia #InvestInOdisha #Technology #IT #MakeInIndia #DigitalIndia Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India | Department of Commerce | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Invest Odisha | Make In India | Digital India Programme | Startup India

India has more than 1,100 incubators - but only 10% of them support 98% of all incubated startups. Today's edition of Campus Charcha breaks down a 2024 study by NSRCEL (Indian Institute of Management Bangalore) and Centre for Research on Start-Ups and Risk Financing (CREST) (Indian Institute of Technology, Madras) that maps the entire incubator ecosystem across the country. The findings reveal some striking patterns - 🔹 Nearly half of all incubators are concentrated in South India 🔹 Different incubator hub cities like Chennai and Bangalore foster very different incubation philosophies 🔹 Deep-tech founders rely on incubation at much higher rates 🔹 And while incubation can improve funding odds, the impact varies dramatically by quality and geography For student founders evaluating whether to apply - and which incubators truly move the needle - this analysis offers meaningful clarity without giving away the full depth of the report. 👇 Read the latest Campus Charcha (Link in comments) Know a student or recent graduate building something ambitious? This edition may help them choose the right path.

The Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Driven Entrepreneurship - CoE & Med Tech Centres of Excellence at Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur (incubatoriitk), in collaboration with Start in UP (Official), Government of Uttar Pradesh, conducted a successful outreach session at Gautam Buddha University Greater Noida. The event aimed to connect students, entrepreneurs and startups about opportunities in next-generation technologies and encourage entrepreneurial ventures. Vasav Krishna unveiled how these hubs are revolutionising the startup ecosystem—fostering AI/ML breakthroughs, medical innovations and market-ready ventures through mentorship, besides state-of-the-art infrastructure and global collaborations. Supported by Start in UP (Official), DST-NIDHI-iTBI & FICCI the event reinforced IIT Kanpur’s commitment to nurturing young innovators and advancing India’s deep-tech ecosystem. Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur | Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur (incubatoriitk) | Deepu Philip | Anurag Singh | Piyush Mishra | Start in UP (Official) | U.P Electronics Corporation Limited | FICCI | Gautam Buddha University | Ravi Ranjan | Sarvesh Sonkar | Vasav Krishna | Gauri Vishnoi | Monishka Sharma

Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur (incubatoriitk), Opens Applications for GENESIS Matching Investment Program The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre at IIT Kanpur invites applications for the GENESIS Matching Investment Program. This initiative supports startups, particularly from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, with resources, mentorship, and funding to build scalable ventures. The program offers up to ₹50 Lakhs in 1:1 matching investment, tailored guidance from industry experts, and connections to investors and CSR initiatives. Startups will receive support for product development, market entry, and sustainable growth. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: - Investment support of up to ₹50 Lakhs. - One-on-one mentorship from industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs. - Networking opportunities with investors, CSR partners, and industry leaders. - Tailored support for market research, and business model development. - Access to SIIC IIT Kanpur's state-of-the-art infrastructure and resources. 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮: 1. DPIIT-recognized startups 2. Registered Indian Pvt. Ltd. companies with 51% Indian ownership 3. Startups based in Tier-II or Tier-III cities 4. Market-ready and preferably revenue-generating ventures 5. Not previously supported under TIDE 2.0 (Scale-up) or SAMRIDH Schemes Apply now to transform your startup journey. 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 31 October 2025 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆: https://lnkd.in/gdk7guD8 Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur | Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur (incubatoriitk) | MeitY Startup Hub | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology |Dr.Panneerselvam ( PS ) Madanagopal | Deepu Philip| Anurag Singh | Piyush Mishra | Zaid Khan | Charles Avinash | Anushree Gupta | Dr. Neha Kamal #GENESISbyMeitY| #MeitYStartupHub| #BharatStartups| #startups | #innovation

In the race for VC attention, many founders overlook one of the biggest supporters of innovation in India — the government. Here are 5 government programs every founder should know about in 2025 👇 1. IndiaAI Mission With a ₹2,000 Cr budget approved for FY 2025–26, this initiative aims to build India’s sovereign AI stack — supporting homegrown foundational models, compute infrastructure, and AI startups with subsidized GPU access. 2. TIDE 2.0 (Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs) Focused on emerging tech — AI, IoT, Blockchain — TIDE 2.0 provides startups with up to ₹7L in funding for prototype and proof-of-concept development through 51 incubators across India. 3. GENESIS (Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups) With a ₹490 Cr budget spread over five years, this scheme provides equity-free grants of up to ₹10 lakh for early-stage tech startups in Tier 2 and 3 cities. It also provides higher funding of up to ₹50 lakh is available for pilot projects, and up to ₹1 crore for deep-tech startups via matching grants. 4. Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS via SIDBI) An additional ₹10,000 Cr was added in Budget 2025, boosting capital flow into the ecosystem. The fund doesn’t invest directly but supports AIFs and VCs, which in turn invest in high-potential startups — multiplying private investment impact. 5. Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) Innovation Grants This state-level initiative offers various grants, including the NIDHI PRAYAS grant of up to ₹10 lakh for hardware startups. It also provides dedicated incubation and support programs for women-led startups. Comment ‘Funding’ and I will share the links with you! #StartupIndia #IndianStartups #Innovation #GovernmentGrants #FundingAlert #Entrepreneurship #Edtech #Fintech #Deeptech #AIStartups #WomenInBusiness #Tier2Startups #BuildInIndia #StartupFunding #MakeInIndia #SupportStartups