Startup Schemes Playbook
Part A · Startup-specific scheme

Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups (GENESIS)

Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)

Grant IdeationPrototype / PoCSeed / Early-StageGrowth / Scaling IT, Software & Deep Tech

GENESIS is a government scheme that helps early-stage startups turn innovative ideas into viable businesses by providing funding, support, and guidance so new ventures can grow and create economic value.

Type of support
Grant
Best suited for
Ideation to Scaling
Headline amount
Up to ₹1 crore
How much
Scheme outlay ₹490 crore; startup-level support varies by component
Source
Playbook p. 51

Objectives

The Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups (GENESIS) supports eligible Implementing Agencies (IAs) to provide funding, mentor access, and access to innovation infrastructure and ecosystem to technology startups in Tier-II and Tier-III cities in India.

Who can apply?

  • Entities registered under Section 8, Incubators, Accelerators, Educational Institutes recognised by UGC/AICTE/Formed under Central/State Act and other startups ecosystem entities that are engaged in supporting startups.

What do you get?

  • Recurring financial support will be offered to approximately 50 IAs for the duration of the scheme.
  • Investment and pilot funding support to startups ranging from ₹10 lakh (for early-stage startups), to up to ₹1 crore (deep-tech startups).
  • Capacity building initiatives for the startup ecosystem in Tier II and III cities.

How to apply

Applications are accepted throughout the year. Interested applicants may submit their applications online via https://msh.meity.gov.in/schemes/genesis

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