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Startup Accelerator of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development, and Growth (SAMRIDH)

SAMRIDH Matching Investment — Cohort-Based

Funds Indian startups with matching-investment support via accelerator cohort routing.

The Startup Accelerator of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development, and Growth (SAMRIDH) is a cohort-based acceleration scheme launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, to identify and scale technology-oriented startups addressing India's socioeconomic challenges. The program operates through empanelled accelerators — 22 accelerators across

Indian product-oriented tech startups with novel IP across ICT domains, accelerated via empanelled partners with up to INR 40 lakh in one-to-one matching investment over a six-month programme.

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.6 months
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.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: msh.meity.gov.in