Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology logo
GENESIS — Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups

GENESIS — Sub-Track (PILOT and Matching Investment)

Funds Indian startups through GENESIS Pilot and matching investment pathways for growth.

ClosedMinistry of Electronics and Information TechnologyIndia
View on funder site
About

GENESIS (Generating New and Innovative Solutions for India's Startups) is a MeitY scheme administered through MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) that targets technology startups located in Tier-II and Tier-III cities of India. The program operates across two primary sub-tracks: the PILOT track, which supports early-stage DPIIT-registered startups with a working prototype or MVP, and the Matching Investment t…

What this grant funds

Tier-II and Tier-III city tech startups; DPIIT-registered; PILOT track requires working prototype/MVP and full-time founder.

Key facts
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
Funding analytics

Sign up free to see the funding breakdown

Create free accountSign in
Industries

Sign up free to see the industries in scope

Create free accountSign in
Eligibility criteria

Sign up free to see the full eligibility

Create free accountSign in
Application process

Sign up free to see how to apply

Create free accountSign in
Timeline

Sign up free to see the timeline

Create free accountSign in
Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.startupgrantsindia.com