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Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS)

NGIS — Software-Product Incubation

Funds Indian software-product teams through NGIS incubation routes and early-stage financial support.

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About

The Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS) is a MeitY program under the National Policy on Software Products (NPSP) 2019 designed to support Indian software-product startups, including ventures in gaming and animation, through structured incubation and seed funding. The scheme is operationalised primarily through the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) network via Open Challenge Programs (…

What this grant funds

Indian software-product startups (including gaming and animation) supported via STPI OctaNE Open Challenge Program cohorts with up to INR 25 lakh seed funding and equity-free incubation.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.startupgrantsindia.com