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MASA Forum

Hair & Beauty Innovation Challenge

Funds Indian beauty and haircare innovators up to ₹5 lakh, equity-free.

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This is a thematic challenge under the wider Bharat Startup Grand Challenge. Selected startups get financial grant support of up to ₹5 lakh, with the exact amount decided case-by-case, plus structured mentorship and incubation support, at no cost to their equity. This round is now closed.

What this grant funds

MASA Forum wants Indian startups, MSMEs and individual innovators tackling personal-care problems: scalp health, hair regrowth, safer formulations, personalized routines, and digital tools for salons. Eligible fields span dermatology, sustainable and organic ingredients, and beauty biotechnology, at any stage from idea to early commercialization.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
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.-
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