Startup Schemes Playbook
Part A · Startup-specific scheme

STPI – Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS)

Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) / STPI

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

NGIS is a government scheme that helps nurture early-stage tech startups by providing incubation support, funding, and mentorship so they can develop strong, scalable business ideas.

Type of support
Incubation
Best suited for
Ideation to Scaling
Headline amount
Up to ₹25 lakh
How much
Scheme outlay ₹95.03 crore; support varies per startup/city
Source
Playbook p. 52

Objectives

It is a startup incubation scheme by Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) under MeitY, aimed at strengthening India’s software product startup ecosystem, especially in Tier-II/III cities. It aims to handhold 300 tech startups across 12 STPI incubation locations in Tier-II/III cities.

Who can apply?

  • Indian startups working on software product development / technology-based solutions.
  • DPIIT-recognised startups are encouraged; individuals, academicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, LLPs, and partnership firms may also participate but may need to register as a private limited company if selected.

What do you get?

  • Seed / risk funding up to ₹25 lakh for promising startups.
  • Access to state-of-the-art incubation infrastructure, labs, equipment, and testing facilities.
  • Mentoring, startup-connect, industry networking, marketing support, and product lifecycle guidance.
  • Internship / challenge grants for selected startups.

How to apply

Applicants submit proposals online through the STPI/NGIS application portal during open calls.

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