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GeM Startup Runway

ActiveChecked 3 October 2026

No change found in Oct 2026 checks; terms as per the June 2026 playbook. Confirm the current call/window on the official link before applying.

Amount
Varies
Type of support
Market Access
Best for
Ideation, Prototype / PoC, Seed / Early-Stage, Growth / Scaling, Market Access & IP
Who can apply
DPIIT-recognised startups, Early-stage startups, Growth-stage startups
Go to the official portalSource: DPIIT playbook p. 37

The GeM Startup Runway enables startups to showcase and sell their innovative products directly to government buyers, helping them access public procurement opportunities and grow their business.

Who can apply?
  • DPIIT-recognised startups registered as sellers/service providers on GeM.
  • Startups with products/services in existing GeM categories or in dedicated startup sectors such as AI, robotics, agritech, cleantech, cybersecurity, edtech, health tech, water tech, assistive tech, etc.
  • Other innovative entities.
What do you get?
  • Access to a large base of government buyers across ministries, departments, PSUs and other public entities.
  • Exemption/relaxation from requirements such as prior turnover, prior experience, and Earnest Money Deposit (EMD).
  • Dedicated marketplace visibility for startups and innovative products.
  • Ability to list innovative products even when standard categories may not exist.
How to apply

Visit GeM Startup Runway: https://gem.gov.in/Startup_Runway

Objectives

GeM Startup Runway helps startups sell innovative products and services directly to government buyers through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) by promoting solutions that are unique in concept, design, process, or functionality and improve startup participation in public procurement.

Key links

Deadlines, amounts and windows change. Check the official portal before you apply.

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