GI
Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Goa

Matching Grant Scheme

Matches up to 25% of a Goa startup's private funding round, capped at ₹25 lakh.

Once a certified startup raises money from a registered or recognised funding source before its product launches, the Start-up Promotion Cell calculates a match worth 25% of that round, capped at INR 25,00,000, with the actual benefit scaled to the ownership stake the investors themselves took in the round rather than a flat percentage of cash raised. The SPC evaluates each application and notifie

The scheme backs startups already certified by Goa's Start-up Promotion Cell that have closed an investment from a recognised funding source before launching their product. It exists to stretch an early private round further for Goa-registered founders, under the state's 2017 Start-up Policy.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

Sign up free to see the funding breakdown

Sign up free to see the industries in scope

Sign up free to see the full eligibility

Sign up free to see how to apply

Sign up free to see what you submit

Sign up free to see where teams trip up

Guides for this application

All guides →