Market Acceleration Grant
Funds early-revenue Kerala startups up to ₹10 lakh for marketing and growth.
Money moves through a multi-step pipeline rather than a single approval. After you apply through the KSUM website, staff screen applications and notify shortlisted founders by email; shortlisted startups then pitch their idea and fund-utilisation plan live to an Expert Committee, which scores across team, product innovation, marketing, financials and the utilisation plan itself rather than any sin…
KSUM wants startups that have reached early revenue and own an innovative, technology-based product, ready to accelerate growth and expand their market presence. Startups that already used the Idea or Productization Grant can only draw the remaining eligible amount.
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