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Startup-specific scheme · Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)

Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups (GENESIS)

Open nowChecked 3 October 2026

₹490 crore over 5 years to support ~1,600 tech startups in Tier-II/III cities through implementing-agency incubators (EiR support, pilot funding, investment support, deep-tech funding). List of GENESIS centres on MeitY Startup Hub.

Amount
Up to ₹1 crore
Type of support
Grant, Equity, Incubation
Best for
Ideation, Prototype / PoC, Seed / Early-Stage, Growth / Scaling
Who can apply
Incubators & institutions, Early-stage startups
Go to the official portalSource: DPIIT playbook p. 51

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.

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

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.

Key links

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

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